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
Recipient of the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroics as a flight nurse with the U.S. Air Force in World War II,
Lt. Coile disregarded her own crash injuries to save others.
Inducted 2021
City of Florence
Walk . . . — — Map (db m219294) HM
The History of the Purple Heart
In 1783 during the American Revolution, General George Washington first awarded a decoration of embroidered purple fabric in the shape of a heart called the Badge of Military Merit. The decoration was . . . — — Map (db m282428) 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
Awarded a Silver Star for his valor in combat as a member of the elite Navy Seal Team Six • A training accident damaged his right eye so he learned to shoot with his left hand • He would not quit nor accept defeat • The book Fearless details . . . — — Map (db m265045) HM
Dedicated to the memory of Lt. Paul James Riley United States Navy killed 4 June 1942 Battle of Midway awarded The Navy Cross and The Distinguished Flying Cross Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for . . . — — Map (db m264382) WM
Highly decorated helicopter pilot — Vietnam • Created dramatically improved attack ability and life saving low level combat techniques • Three combat tours, three Silver and Bronze Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Purple Hearts plus . . . — — Map (db m265256) HM
The Purple Heart is specifically a combat decoration and is our nation’s oldest military medal. The award was first created by General George Washington in 1782 and was called the Badge of Military Merit. A Purple Heart Community is an expression of . . . — — Map (db m200949) WM
A native son of the Owens Valley, James
Douglas Birchim spent his childhood in
Independence and graduated from high
school in 1964. His college studies were
guided by an avid interest in entomology but
were cut short due to the Vietnam War. . . . — — Map (db m288119) HM
Lt Col Richard Glenn "Dick" Rutan USAF (ret)
MISTY 40
July 1, 1938 - May 3, 2024
“If you can dream it - you can do it!”
Dick Rutan’s life was marked by courage, innovation, and a passion for flight. His contributions to . . . — — Map (db m279747) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
Captain Robert Luis Pomerene
1924 - 1951
who died as a result of wounds received in
action 12 February 1951 in Korea. The Silver Star
was awarded posthumously to Captain Pomerene
for his actions that day. During . . . — — Map (db m308749) HM WM
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) WM
John “Manila John” Basilone
Gunnery Sergeant
US Army-US Marine Corps World War II KIA 19 February 1945
"I'm staying with my boys."
Medals-Ribbons: Navy Presidential Unit Citation (2), Marine Corps Good Conduct, American Defense . . . — — Map (db m268222) 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
All gave some
Some gave all
For combat wounded
Military Order
of the Purple Heart
Chapter 423
Dedicated Feb. 22, 1998
Commander Ernie R. Kelly
Auxiliary President
Ada L. Crowhurst
Guest Speaker
Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m251294) 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
Danbury citizens have actively participated in every war that has landed on our own shore as well as those of countries abroad. In each case, community debate has fueled our involvement each time.
Danbury citizens have honored and . . . — — Map (db m230138) HM 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
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
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
[panel 1]
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 - 1932
[panel 2]
A memorial to all
combat wounded
veterans
the City of Gainesville,
Alachua County and
surrounding counties. . . . — — Map (db m237330) WM
Cpl Milton Lewis
1920 - 1942
United States Marine Corps
Awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for
Valor during World War II, on the South Pacific Island of Tulagi, Cpl Lewis was charging a machine gun nest when he was . . . — — Map (db m237455) 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
All Gave Some, Some Gave All Our Heroes Dedicated to all who serve Dedicated to the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces. Their sacrifices have and continue to preserve the Freedom we Americans have long enjoyed. Thanks is not . . . — — Map (db m238658) 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
[north side] Havana remembers those who paid the ultimate price in defense of America, its values, and interestsWorld War II US Army Sylvester P. Hamilton • Guy Jones, Jr. • Sam Ray Jones • Ralph Overstreet • . . . — — Map (db m299396) WM
Nicholas J Cutinha
SP4 US Army
CO C BN 9 Inf Reg25 Inf Div
Vietnam
Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart
Jan 23 1945 † Mar 2 1968
On March 2 1968, Nicholas J Cutinha was
engaged by overwhelming Vietnam Cong . . . — — Map (db m221290) WM
"I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this war job done quickly. My confidence in you is total, our cause is just. Now you must be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm."
(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.
All Gave Some Some . . . — — Map (db m267950) HM
At 12:55 am on February 3, 1943, a German torpedo struck the USAT Dorchester transporting soldiers in the North Atlantic during World War II. Twelve of the fourteen lifeboats were unusable and there were not enough life jackets for the . . . — — Map (db m268142) HM 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 m211134) 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 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
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 m221694) WM
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 m273544) WM
(front)
Birth April 10, 1919
Died April 5, 1943
Grew up and educated in Lula, GA
He was a crewmember on Plane #5 as the Bombardier on the Tokyo Raiders Mission. He dropped the first bombs on Tokyo April 19, 1942.
Became known as . . . — — Map (db m180965) HM
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 by all mankind . . . — — Map (db m197700) 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
In memory of
Specialist John R. Sullivan
101st Airborne Division
(The Screaming Eagles)
Killed during Iraq Conflict
November 15, 2003 — — Map (db m237653) WM
Awards and DecorationsThe Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Abraham Lincoln Medal of Freedom and numerous other medals. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and fellow service members. — — Map (db m311397) WM
(black granite block:)
This memorial is dedicated to honor all veterans who faithfully served their country in all wars
Lest we forget our POW's and MIA's whose war has never ended
(Purple Heart memorial:) . . . — — Map (db m294376) HM
The adjacent mural was completed by Scott Lindley, Michael Clark, and Doug Haffner, Walldog artists, on August 20, 2016. It was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the CORE of McLean committee and volunteers from the community, . . . — — Map (db m308472) 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
1st Battalion, 175th Infantry RegimentSFC Bowen died as a result of injuries he received when the Humvee he was riding in was ambushed in Khost Province, Afghanistan. His vehicle encountered an IED and he was instantly burned over 50% of his body. . . . — — Map (db m242008) HM WM
5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. PFC Kirkpatrick was killed while on a recovery mission when the Humvee he was driving hit an Improvised Explosive Device on April 27, 2007 in Fallujah, Iraq. — — Map (db m242098) HM WM
2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. CPL Ebert was killed when the vehicle he was riding in was attacked by the enemy with an improvised explosive device while he was on patrol in Anbar Province, Iraq — — Map (db m241671) HM WM
2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. CPL Thompson died as a result of hostile fire while on patrol in Ramada, Iraq. — — Map (db m242102) 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 . . . — — Map (db m233249) 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
Frank H. Ono, a second generation Japanese American, would serve with honor and distinction during WWII in Company G 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team near Castellina, Italy on July 4, 1944. His selfless actions held the enemy at bay by making . . . — — Map (db m194895) HM WM
Lt. Col. Calvin P. Titus United States Army Calvin Pearl Titus, son of Calvin and Cora Elsadine (Smith) Titus of Vinton, Iowa, moved to Oklahoma with his dad after his mother had died; later living with his Aunt Florence and Uncle . . . — — Map (db m291700) HM
What is a Freedom Rock and the Freedom Rock Tour? The Freedom Rock (established in 1999) is a large boulder located in rural Iowa that is repainted every year with a different Thank You for our nations Veterans to honor their service to our . . . — — Map (db m291000) HM
Welcome to the Keokuk County Freedom Rock located in What Cheer, Iowa Painted by Artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II The 42nd Rock on the Iowa Freedom Rock Tour Honoring the Grand Army of the Republic Featured on the east side of . . . — — Map (db m291500) HM
After graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in Cedar Rapids, Bob attended Loras College in Dubuque. After graduating from Loras in 1960, he married his college sweetheart, Peggy, and together they embarked on a 26-year adventure in the . . . — — Map (db m285998) HM
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
Corporal Harold Keller Brooklyn, IA native, was a part of history as he fought tenaciously on Mt. Suribachi in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Captain Merlin Stoker Served in the US Army and was heavily decorated receiving many citations for . . . — — Map (db m291800) HM
[north side] George Washington United States Flag Washington County [west side] Timothy Brown & Samuel Lewis [Revolutionary War] [south side] President Theodore Roosevelt cartoon . . . — — Map (db m292300) HM
Dedicated to the memory of 1LT Michael L. Gandy, U.S. Army, Killed In Action, 29 March 1968, Vietnam
On May 13, 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart . . . — — Map (db m195019) HM 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 Interstate 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
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