Dedicated To The Recipients Of The
Nation's Oldest Military Decoration
"The Purple Heart"
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of
the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932
My stone is red for
the . . . — — Map (db m101168) WM
K Company 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Last American soldier killed in combat, WWII.
Shot in back of ear, right side, by a Japanese sniper in Guam.
Buried, Punchbowl National Cemetery, Honolulu, Hawaii
— — Map (db m101098) HM WM
Father Albert was a young missionary and teacher to the Mescalero Apaches in New Mexico and other tribes in Arizona.
Father Braun was an Army chaplain in World War I and World War II receiving the Purple Heart and two Silver Stars for his . . . — — Map (db m26830) HM
Military Order Purple Heart of the U.S.A.
1782 - 1932
Dedicated to
KIA-MIA-WIA
In memory of tribal members
by
Military Order of Purple Heart Sun Lakes, Arizona Chapter 1958
in the year 2000
[ Lower Plaque: ]
This . . . — — Map (db m40341) HM
In 1782 General George Washington created a new military badge for Enlisted Men and Non-Commissioned Officers called the Badge of Military Merit. This was the forerunner of the Purple Heart that we know today. The award fell into disuse until . . . — — Map (db m90776) HM WM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration
"The Purple Heart"
1782 The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way
to show they . . . — — Map (db m41059) HM
The unique history of this passenger car makes it one of the most important artifacts in the museum's collection. When built by the famous Pullman Company in 1917, this car was named the "Pioneer" and was part of Pullman's executive lease fleet, . . . — — Map (db m163303) HM
Purple Heart Memorial front:
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
Purple Heart Memorial top: . . . — — Map (db m114107) HM WM
On this site, the famous “49 Fourth Street” location of the United States Selective Service Induction Center, tens of thousands of San Franciscans and other Northern Californians were inducted into military service during World War II . . . — — Map (db m72617) HM
Combat Veterans Wounded-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. — — Map (db m104604) WM
Dedicated to All Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 1932
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 . . . — — Map (db m93211) WM
Dedicated by Governor Jack A. Markell and the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Department of Delaware
July 27, 2011
The National Purple Heart Trail memorializes those heroic soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who have had the . . . — — Map (db m186858) WM
Never Again
6 July 1943
Never Forget
22 June 1988
A Gay Vietnam Veteran
When I was in the military
they gave me a medal for killing two men
and a discharge for loving one.
[Presidential plaque on grave . . . — — Map (db m141894) WM
This year marks the centennial of the first armed forces personnel qualifying for a Purple Heart. Over the last century 1.9 million Americans have been awarded a Purple Heart for loss of life or injury in combat. To Count So High honors those . . . — — Map (db m125298) HM WM
Dedicated to the recipients of the nation’s 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 . . . — — Map (db m164817) WM
Awarded for
Wounds or Death as Result of an Act
Of an Opposing Armed Force
Dedicated to
All Those Who Shed Their Life’s Blood
In the Cause of Freedom — — Map (db m177723) WM
Dedicated to all the men and women who are recipients of the nation's oldest military decoration
the Purple Heart.
The path traveled is red from
the blood I shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be . . . — — Map (db m177625) WM
Dedicated to All Men and Women Who Are
Recipients of the Nation’s 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 . . . — — Map (db m102523) WM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration, “The Purple Heart”
Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 • 1932
My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show . . . — — Map (db m13956) HM
Dedicated To All The Men And Women
Who Are Recipients Of The Nation's
Oldest Military Decoration
"The Purple Heart"
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of
the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 . . . — — Map (db m99910) WM
Sgt. Leonard Matlovich
(Gay U.S. Military Pioneer)
(1943 - 1988)
Leonard Matlovich followed in his father's footsteps and volunteered for service in the Air Force. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam where he received a Bronze . . . — — Map (db m183658) HM
This Purple Heart tribute is provided in remembrance of all combat wounded veterans who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country. May their noble virtues live forever in our memory. — — Map (db m73447) WM
Established by George Washington and first designated as The Badge of Military Merit, the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces who, while serving under competent authority in . . . — — Map (db m161518) HM WM
One of 7 African-Americans to receive the
Medal of Honor for WWII
Awarded January 13, 1997
Clarinda High School Graduate 1939
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty in . . . — — Map (db m87435) WM
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 1932
Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars
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 . . . — — Map (db m42145) WM
Top Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars Middle right 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 . . . — — Map (db m43968) HM
On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Insterstate Highway System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart Trail." This trail memorializes those heroic service members who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on . . . — — Map (db m32715) HM WM
Son of Ann E. Reida and Michael W. Mock
Grandson of Alro and Louise Reida
Serving in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" on his second tour and was killed in action, Baghdad, Iraq. He earned his 1st Bronze Star in the Battle of Fallujah in 2004 and . . . — — Map (db m62824) WM
On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Insterstate Highway System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart Trail." This trail memorializes those heroic service members who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on . . . — — Map (db m56916) HM WM
SSG, US Army
DOB 11-2-84 DOD 6-11-11
KIA
Operation Enduring Freedom
3rd Plt, B Co, 1/75 Ranger Bn
Pakita Province, Afghanistan
[Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86749) WM
SPC, US Army
DOB 8-27-87 DOD 8-1-08
KIA
Operation Enduring Freedom
3rd Bridgade, 1st Infantry,
A Company
Asadabad, Afghanistan
[Bronze Star Metal and Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86737) WM
In Recognition of the 2nd Marine Division Asian-Pacific Campaign World War II The Battle for the Gilbert Islands
In Memory of Pfc. Floyd Everett Campbell Killed in action during the amphibious landing on Tarawa 20 November 1942 Purple Heart . . . — — Map (db m49839) WM
Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars.
Military Order of the Purple Heart, 1782/1932.
“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 . . . — — Map (db m56651) HM
Division Patch ☆ Silver Star ☆ Purple Heart ☆ Regimental Crest Private First Class Robert Monroe Hammonds was born on January 9, 1926, the second of six children of Rufus D. and Jettie T. Hammonds. A native of Wickliffe, . . . — — Map (db m180132) HM WM
This memorial commemorates the sacrifice of those Barren Countians who received the Purple Heart for injury or death as the result of enemy action. They bled and died that we the protected might live in freedom. May we ever be mindful of their . . . — — Map (db m88121) WM
On December 07, 2018, the Honorable Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor-President of the
City-Parish of East Baton Rouge, in cooperation with the Louisiana Naval War Memorial
Commission and the Military Order of the Purple Heart -- Red Stick Chapter 177, . . . — — Map (db m134215) HM WM
On August 9, 2017 the Metropolitan Council of the City of
Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge proclaimed:
"the citizens of the East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of
Baton Rouge are profoundly appreciative of the selfless
sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m159952) WM
Awarded to combat wounded veterans by the United States government, and founded by General George Washington on August 1, 1782. There is no exclusion by war or branch of service. The common bond is that they have given their own blood for . . . — — Map (db m115038) HM WM
This memorial circle honors Major Charles J. Loring, Jr. and was erected by the Loring family in 2000 with support by the City of Portland. During his 50th Korean mission flying over Sniper Ridge, Major Charles J. Loring was hit repeatedly by . . . — — Map (db m186464) HM
(Front)
World War II Memorial
1941-1945
Dedicated to the more that 112,000
Mainers who served in that war
2,551 gave their lives for our freedom
The jeep was a vehicle universal to all
branches of the U.S. Armed Services
(Side) . . . — — Map (db m62466) WM
John A. Pica, 1924 - 2002, served his country in World War II, son of Antonio and Maria Grasso Pica; devoted brother to Francesco Pica, Marie Gaise, Josephine Nocar and Grace Licata; father of State Senator John A. Pica, Jr. and Maria. John . . . — — Map (db m162323) HM WM
The Purple Heart Medal Was Originated by General George Washington, Commander-In-Chief Of The Continental Army By Order from His Newburgh, New York Headquarters On August 7, 1782 For Distinguished Valor And Designated As The Badge Of Military . . . — — Map (db m158290) HM WM
Honor and Fidelity
The 65th Infantry Regiment, one of the largest and best-trained in the U.S. Eighth Army, arrived in Korea on 23 September 1950. Its first mission took place on September 28, when it assaulted a strongly-defended . . . — — Map (db m151868) HM
Born in Worcester on November 22, 1919
South High School - 1938
College of the Holy Cross - 1942
Boston College Law School - 1948
United States Marine Corps - First Lieutenant
World War II - 1942 - 1946
Korean War - 1950 - 1952 . . . — — Map (db m151811) HM WM
Dedicated to the men and women wounded in all our wars preserving the freedom of the United States
Combat Wounded
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 . . . — — Map (db m190049) WM
Dedicated To The Recipients Of The
Nation's 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 . . . — — Map (db m109895) WM
In memory of those who
sacrificed their lives
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Desert Storm
In Got We Trust
[Plaque behind the memorial:]
Memorials
Flag poles donated
by the family . . . — — Map (db m139823) WM
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington in 1782. At that time it was called Badge of Military Merit. In 1932 it became known as the Purple Heart and is awarded only for combat wounded veterans.
Some Gave All - . . . — — Map (db m37234) HM
Dedicated To The Recipients Of The
Nation's Oldest Military Decoration
"The Purple Heart"
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of
the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932
My stone is red for
the blood they shed. . . . — — Map (db m163587) WM
Born December 29, 1984 in Sioux City, Iowa
Graduate of South Sioux City Senior High,
Class of 2003.
Enlisted in the United States Navy in 2003.
Awards: The Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star with "V" . . . — — Map (db m178817) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m79693) HM WM
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed enemy.
Recipients . . . — — Map (db m51253) HM
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
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 . . . — — Map (db m190933) WM
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
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 . . . — — Map (db m20037) WM
Honoring Middlesex County recipients of “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 . . . — — Map (db m62736) WM
Dedicated to the recipients of this 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 . . . — — Map (db m62735) HM
Dedicated to all men and women who are recipients of this nation’s 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 . . . — — Map (db m62742) HM
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 - 1932
Dedicated to all recipients of the Purple Heart, those wounded during our nation's wars and conflicts.
My stone is red for the blood they shed, the medal I bear . . . — — Map (db m30523) HM
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. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he to-day that sheds his blood . . . — — Map (db m80286) WM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation’s 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 . . . — — Map (db m8228) HM
This park commemorates Staten Island resident Corporal Allan Francis Kivlehan (1932-1950), who was raised in the local New Dorp Beach neighborhood and died at the age of eighteen, while serving this country in the Korean War.
Kivlehan grew . . . — — Map (db m181556) HM WM
This tablet is to commemorate the heroic capture of the fortress of Stony Point by troops of the Light Infantry under the command of Maj. Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne the night of July 15-16, 1779 Erected by the Jewish War Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m11617) HM
Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.
Franklin Douglas Miller, a native of Elizabeth City, NC, was . . . — — Map (db m165261) HM WM
Dedicated To All The Men And
Women In All Wars
Combat Wounded Veterans
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 . . . — — Map (db m66572) WM
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.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. — — Map (db m44704) HM
The Purple Heart
A greater measure of service
Awarded to those wounded or killed in service to their country for military merit. — — Map (db m166764) WM
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars. 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 . . . — — Map (db m13355) HM
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