York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017
1. Purple Heart Memorial Marker
Combat Wounded Veterans
who gave so much of themselves
in all wars
Purple Heart Medal Est. 1782
Dedicated May 30, 2001
Erected 2001 by Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #390.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Korean • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 39° 57.202′ N, 76° 42.641′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Memorial is at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Vander Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Rockdale Avenue. Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Vander Avenue, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing & Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); York (approx. 0.7 miles away); Defenders of the Flag (approx. 0.8 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War of the Rebellion
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Also see . . . The Purple Heart. Department of Veteran's Affairs website entry (Submitted on September 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017
2. Purple Heart Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
