Woodbridge in Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
1. Purple Heart Memorial Marker
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration still in use today. Created in 1782 by George Washington to recognize "unusual gallantry, extraordinary fidelity and essential service," it was reintroduced in 1932 for members of the Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action.
oldest military decoration
The Purple Heart
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my countrys way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 40° 33.321′ N, 74° 16.562′ W. Memorial is in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. It is in Woodbridge. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Berry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Main St, Woodbridge NJ 07095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: NJ POW Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); Woodbridge Township Municipal Building (a few steps from this marker); Woodbridge War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Police Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Township (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Police Department (within shouting distance of this marker); J J Bitting Coal and Feed Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodbridge Township.
More about this memorial. The left portion of the marker contains an image of the Purple Heart decoration, surrounded by the inscription 1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932. It has a caption of "Combat Wounded Veterans"
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
2. Purple Heart Memorial Detail
Military Order Of The Purple Heart website homepage
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
3. Monuments in Woodbridge
Two memorials are found at this location. The Purple Heart Memorial is seen here on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
