Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
— 1782 - 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 by Dept. of North Dakota Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 46° 49.093′ N, 100° 46.858′ W. Marker is in Bismarck, North Dakota, in Burleigh County. Marker is on E. Boulevard Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bismarck ND 58505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. All Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Boxcar used in the 1st World War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pioneer Family (about 500 feet away); Sakakawea Statue (about 600 feet away); The Honorable John Burke (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Court House of Burleigh County, Dakota Territory (approx. ¾ mile away); Burleigh County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Federal Building (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bismarck.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
