Woodbridge 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 country’s 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. Marker is in Woodbridge, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and Berry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge NJ 07095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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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 556 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
