New Brunswick 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.
“The Purple Heart”
our nation’s oldest military medal
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.
Donated by Friends of the
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #10
Erected by 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. 40° 29.594′ N, 74° 26.624′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Memorial is on George Street south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Monument Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Brunswick Civil War Monument (a few steps from this marker); SSgt. Frank Z. Molnar (a few steps from this marker); College Hall (a few steps from this marker); State Theatre New Jersey (within shouting distance of this marker); Sister City September 11 Memorial
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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". The base of the monument contains of the branches of the armed services.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
2. Purple Heart Memorial Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
3. Purple Heart Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 19, 2013
4. Marker in Monument Square Park
The Purple Heart Memorial can be seen here behind the Civil War memorial in Monument Square Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
