East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed by Juris Bets, April 29, 2011
1. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 1932
Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars
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 Dept of Iowa Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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.
Location. 41° 35.383′ N, 93° 36.162′ W. Memorial is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. It is on East Walnut Street 0.1 miles east of Finkbine Drive, on the left when traveling west. South side of State Capitol, across Walnut street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1305 E Walnut St, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War (a few steps from this marker); S-36 Submarine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Boyd Allison (within shouting distance of this marker); A Reflection of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); War of the Rebellion Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Iowa Revolutionary War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Japanese Bell of Peace and Friendship (about 500 feet away); 平和と友情の鐘 / Bell of Peace and Friendship (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2011, by Juris Bets of Des Moines, Iowa. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 4, 2011, by Juris Bets of Des Moines, Iowa. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
