Junction City in Geary County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Purple Heart Memorial
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2011
1. Purple Heart Memorial
Top
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars
Middle right
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.
Base
We few, we happy few. We band of brothers. For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall always be my brother.
Plaque on back
This Purple Heart Monument was made possible by the efforts of: Commander George Enezyme Smith, Jr • Sr-Vice Commander Douglas R. Teener • Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 780 • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 • Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 830 • BPOE Ladies Auxiliary Lodge 1037 • Glenn and Dixie Rahorst • Central National Bank • Kolling Pharmacy
This monument was dedicated 7 August 2010
Erected 2010 by Chapter 780, Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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.
Location. 39° 1.649′ N, 96° 49.796′ W. Marker is in Junction City, Kansas, in Geary County. Marker is on Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st Infantry Division Memorial (a few steps from this marker); State of Kansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); George Smith (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 600 Block Washington Street (about 700 feet away); 7th Street East & West of Washington (about 700 feet away); 700 Block Washington Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Junction City.
Also see . . . Junction City. Geary County CVB website entry (Submitted on June 30, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2011
2. Purple Heart Memorial
Looking south toward 5th Street; Washington Street to the left.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2011
3. Purple Heart Memorial
Looking north toward the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and 6th Street; Washington Street to the right.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2011
4. Detail of Purple Heart Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
