Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
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
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
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
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
On Sacaton Road (Arizona Route 87) at Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road on Sacaton Road.
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
On West Prospect Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Tulare Street near Van Ness Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near Western Pacific Way, 0.2 miles west of Main Street.
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
Near N Street north of 14th Street, on the left when traveling east.
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 4th Street near Stevenson Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 53) at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Elder Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near E Street Southeast, 0.2 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
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
Near South Sykes Creek Parkway at Fortenberry Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On West Yulee Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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) HM WM
Near Tallahassee Street just north of Minden Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near East Romana Street south of South 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near East Hickpochee Avenue (Florida Route 80) at N Main Street (Florida Route 29).
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
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
"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."
On South Monroe Street (Florida Route FL-20) 0.1 miles south of E. Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Broadway (Alternate U.S. 19), on the right when traveling north.
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
On Gran Ellen Drive, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Main Street at Athens Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
(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
Near Main Street (Love Avenue) (U.S. 41) just north of 1st Street East, on the left when traveling north.
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
On North Halsted Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near O'Day Road north of Yellow River Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Matter Park Circle, 0.2 miles north of North Matter Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Matter Park Circle, 0.2 miles north of North Matter Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Matter Park Circle, 0.2 miles north of North Matter Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Matter Park Circle, 0.2 miles north of North Matter Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
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) HM WM
Near South State Street (Indiana Route 9) at South Street.
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
On West Park Drive, 0.1 miles west of Dimond Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On East Washington Street at North Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street.
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
On North 2nd Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
( Front )
Dedicated to the recipients of this
Nation’s oldest military decoration
“The Purple Heart”
Left side: The Purple Heart Insignia
Right side:
My stone is red for the blood they shed. . . . — — Map (db m34294) WM
On Main Street at 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
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
On East Walnut Street, 0.1 miles east of Finkbine Drive, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Purple Heart Trail (Interstate 70) west of State Highway 40, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Washington Street (U.S. 40) south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Interstate 70, 4.5 miles west of Pillsbury Drive (State Route 177), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Main Street (10th Street) west of Maple Street, on the left when traveling west.
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 Interstate 135, 1 mile north of 125th Street (I-135 Exit 22) (Interstate 135), on the right when traveling north.
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 them . . . — — Map (db m56916) HM WM
On 4th Street Trafficway (U.S. 73) at the entrance to the Eisenhower VA Medical Center, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street Trafficway.
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
On 4th Street Trafficway (U.S. 73) at the entrance to the Eisenhower VA Medical Center, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street Trafficway.
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
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 m223497) HM 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
On 4th Street (U.S. 62) just south of Ohio Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 Belleview Road (Kentucky Route 20/3608) 0.4 miles east of Mill Street, on the right when traveling north.
Charles Clinton Fleek (1947-1969). Sergeant Charles Clinton "Chalkie" Fleek was born on August 28, 1947 in Petersburg, KY. He served in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division in South Vietnam and is the only medal of Honor recipient from Boone . . . — — Map (db m201099) HM
Near South Irma Boulevard north of East Worthy Street (Highway 938), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women wounded in all our wars preserving the freedom of the United States of America. Veterans In God We Trust. Rear of Memorial Each Purple Heart shall always be
a part of freedom's history
Hold deep inside a fervent . . . — — Map (db m196847) 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 Jones Creek Road south of Shenandoah Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Minor Avenue near Florida Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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
Dedicated to the honor
and memory of combat
wounded veterans of the
armed forces of the
United States of America
who have been awarded
the Purple Heart Medal — — Map (db m225052) WM
On Eastern Promenade just north of North Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Perry Road west of Webster Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
(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
On South Exeter Street at Stiles Street, on the left when traveling south on South Exeter Street.
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
Near Interstate 95, 5.4 miles south of Patuxent Freeway (Maryland Route 32), on the right when traveling south.
"Let it be known that those who wear the Purple Heart have given their blood in the defense of their homeland and shall forever be revered by their countrymen." — — Map (db m212922) WM
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