New Castle Hundred in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial
| | Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all wars | |
Photographed by Keith S Smith, August 9, 2013
1. Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial Marker
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 The Department of Delaware 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. 39° 41.678′ N, 75° 33.049′ W. Memorial is near New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It can be reached from the intersection of Cherry Lane and New Castle Avenue (Delaware Route 9). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Delaware & New Jersey WWII Submariners Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Delaware Memorial Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Delaware - Desert Shield / Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware River and Bay Authority Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
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Photographed by Keith S Smith, August 9, 2013
2. Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial Marker
Photographed by Keith S Smith, August 9, 2013
3. Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
