Fresno in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 19, 2011
1. Purple Heart Memorial
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration
"The Purple Heart"
1782 The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932
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 2006 by Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #106.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 36° 44.129′ N, 119° 47.307′ W. Marker is in Fresno, California, in Fresno County. Marker is on Tulare Street near Van Ness Street, on the right when traveling west. Memorial is on the south grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fresno CA 93721, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honoring the Ex-Braceros and Their Contributions (within shouting distance of this marker); William Saroyan (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David of Sassoon
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Regarding Purple Heart Memorial. The granite monument is dedicated to recipients of the nation’s oldest military decoration, which was established by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. The monument includes the Purple Heart insignia and the words “the medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care.” It is the 10th such memorial in California and one of 130 others located throughout the United States. [From Historical Fresno County Courthouse Park Walking Tour]
Also see . . . Historical Fresno County Courthouse Park Walking Tour. Fresno County Office of Tourism entry (Submitted on March 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mandy Kirby, January 20, 2019
2. Purple Heart Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 19, 2011
3. Purple Heart Memorial
Tulare Street on left
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 5, 2021
4. History of the Purple Heart
Military Order of the Purple Heart website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. 3. submitted on March 22, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
