The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed enemy.
Recipients of this unique award have been specifically honored by the U.S. Congress as a chartered fraternal organization known as the Military Order of the Purple Heart and have active members in chapters throughout the United States and the world.
Erected by Nebraska Chapters, Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 40° 49.361′ N, 97° 33.42′ W. Marker is near York, Nebraska, in York County. Memorial is on Interstate 80 at milepost 355.2, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: York I-80 Rest Area Westbound, York NE 68467, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nebraska's I-80 Bicentennial Sculptures (a few steps from this marker); Moving People and Goods on the Overland Trail (a few steps from this marker); Nebraska City-Fort Kearny Cut-Off
this page online
Also see . . . Purple Heart. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
