Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Purple Heart Memorial

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, August 8, 2010

1. " The Purple Heart " - Memorial Marker

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Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

( Front )
Dedicated to the recipients of this
Nation’s oldest military decoration
“The Purple Heart”
Left side: The Purple Heart Insignia

Right side:
My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.

Erected by Thomas E. McCall Chapter #1922 M.O.P.H. in memory of William S. Kerlin W.W.II Carroll Co.

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers for he to-day who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.

( Obverse Side )
Comdr. Fred Priest U.S.N. WW # 2 & Korea • Sr. V. Clarence Minnear Army - WW # 2 • Jr. V. James Logsdon Army - Vietnam • Trea. & Adj. Bob Schoonover Army - Korea • Trus. Harold Trout U.S.M.C. - WW # 2

Erected by Thomas E. McCall Chapter # 1922 M.O.P.H.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

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40° 25.148′ N, 86° 53.738′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Memorial is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street. Located on the South/East lawn of the Lafayette Train Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Big Four Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Iraq War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "World Split Asunder" (within shouting distance of this marker); John Purdue Block (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tippecanoe County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); John T. Myers (about 500 feet away); To Commemorate The Wabash and Erie Canal (about 500 feet away); General Lafayette - Fountain (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.

Obverse View - - " The Purple Heart " - Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, August 8, 2010

2. Obverse View - - " The Purple Heart " - Memorial Marker

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, August 8, 2010

3. " The Purple Heart " - Memorial Marker

A Marine Corp. Vietnam Vet. by the name of "Al L." happened by as I was taking this photo.

Looking West - - " The Purple Heart " - Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, August 8, 2010

4. Looking West - - " The Purple Heart " - Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.