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Military Order of the Purple Heart Historical Markers
Markers relating to the Military Order of the Purple Heart for combat wounded members of the United States armed forces.
By Mark Hilton, April 24, 2016
Purple Heart Memorial (on far left)
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| Near E 3 Notch Street at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
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To Honor Covington County
Purple Heart Recipients — — Map (db m94900) WM |
| Near Sportsman Lake Road NW 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31). |
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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). |
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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 |
| 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 |
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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 Rogers Avenue east of 6th Street (Arkansas Highway 255), on the right when traveling east. |
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| | Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Dedicated May 20, 2005 — — Map (db m78035) HM |
| On Tulare Street near Van Ness Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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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 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 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 |
| Near Cherry Lane at New Castle Avenue (Delaware Route 9). |
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| Near Interstate 95, in the median. |
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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 m145360) WM |
| Near E Street Southeast 0.2 miles east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east. |
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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 |
| 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 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 |
| Near Willing Street south of Road 90. |
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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 |
| 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 |
| On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. |
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Let us never forget!!!
D. Darrell Johnston
Silver Star • Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Korean War
POW-MIA
You Are Not Forgotten — — Map (db m89225) WM |
| On Main Street at 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. |
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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. |
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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 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 Highway 177), on the right when traveling west. |
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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 |
| On Main Street (10th Street) west of Maple Street, on the left when traveling west. |
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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), on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On 4th Street Trafficway (U.S. 73) near the entrance to the Eisenhower VA Medical Center, on the right when traveling north. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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July 20, 1980 - May 2, 2004
KIA - Operation Iraqi Freedom
1st Cavalry, 91st Engineers
[Purple Heart] — — Map (db m86746) 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. |
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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 |
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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 Commercial Street (State Highway 99), on the right when traveling south. |
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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 |
| Near Race Street south of Main Street. |
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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 |
| Near Government Street near River Road. |
| | 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 |
| On Perry Road west of Webster Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
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| On Perry Road west of Webster Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
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(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 West Street at S. Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Street. |
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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 |
| On Front Street at Foster Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. |
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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 |
| On Front Street just west of Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west. |
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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 |
| On Monroe Street at Crawford Street, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Street. |
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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 |
| On West Jefferson Avenue just east of Missouri Highway 28, on the right when traveling east. |
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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 |
| On Ball Avenue near MacArthur Boulevard (U.S. 71), on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Interstate 80 at milepost 316.5, on the right when traveling west. |
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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 |
| On Interstate 80, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On Court Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 m20037) HM |
| On George Street south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m62736) HM |
| On Main Street at Berry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Union Blvd (County Route 646) at Totowa Road (County Route 644), on the right when traveling north on Union Blvd. |
| | 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 |
| On 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. |
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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 |
| Near Marine Drive at Erie Street. |
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| Near River Road (New York State Route 265) 0.2 miles north of Wheatfield Street (New York State Route 429). |
| | 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 |
| On Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m8228) HM |
| On Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On Nash Street east (State Highway 58), on the right when traveling north. |
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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 |
| On Limestone Street (Ohio Route 41), on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m19657) HM |
| On Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
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 care. If I could be seen by all mankind . . . — — Map (db m15980) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m27405) HM |
| On Main Street (Ohio Route 60) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | 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 . . . — — Map (db m13469) HM |
| On Market Avenue South north of 2nd Street SE, on the left when traveling north. |
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Mayor Stanley A. Cmich was Canton's longest serving mayor, holding office for 20 years. Mayor Cmich served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was awarded two Purple Heart decorations. He began his career in public service in the City of . . . — — Map (db m137896) HM |
| Near East 3rd Street east of Ash Street, on the right when traveling east. |
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Combat Wounded Veterans
1782 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 care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will . . . — — Map (db m116424) WM |
| On State Street south of Glenwood Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 505), on the right when traveling south. |
| | In February 1932, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, then-Army Chief of Staff, announced that the War Department was reviving Gen. George Washington's badge of military merit as a new decoration: the Purple Heart. Since then, more than one million Americans . . . — — Map (db m116483) HM WM |
| On Swede Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | This memorial is erected by
the Military Order of
the Purple Heart
in revered memory of the
men and women of our military services
who sacrificed their lives in combat action
against our nation's armed enemies.
They unselfishly served . . . — — Map (db m23565) HM |
| On Spruce Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | 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 m21530) HM |
| On Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 45) east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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.
Thanks . . . — — Map (db m127561) WM |
| On West College Avenue at South Beaver Street, on the right when traveling east on West College Avenue. |
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In honor of
Calvin C. Rice, Jr.
SSG, US Army
10/27/1946 - 6/25/1969
Silver Star
Bronze Star "V"
Purple Heart
2x ARCOM "V"
Died of wounds
received 6/15/1969
Tay Ninh, . . . — — Map (db m152267) WM |
| On Rockdale Avenue at Vander Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Rockdale Avenue. |
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A tribute to
Combat Wounded Veterans
who gave so much of themselves
in all wars
Purple Heart Medal Est. 1782
Dedicated May 30, 2001 — — Map (db m108570) WM |
| On Boulevard De France at Alaska Street, on the right when traveling west on Boulevard De France. |
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Military Order of
The Purple Heart
1782 • 1932
How can Man die better
than facing fearful odds
for the Ashes of his Fathers
and the temples of his Gods — — Map (db m87183) WM |
| On Duncan Park Drive 0.1 miles south of Union Street, in the median. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m13478) HM |
| Near Interstate 90 at milepost 264. |
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On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT Transportation Commission officially declared Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the national Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was . . . — — Map (db m101380) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m45285) HM |
| Near Interstate 90 at milepost 167, 4 miles west of State Highway 63. |
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On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was . . . — — Map (db m113087) HM |
| On Interstate 90 at milepost 363, 1.5 miles west of U.S. 81. |
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On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was . . . — — Map (db m113430) HM |
| On Interstate 90 at milepost 100. |
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On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was . . . — — Map (db m124101) HM |
| On North Main St. (U.S. 82) at Florida Short Route, on the right when traveling south on North Main St.. |
| | Because Shofner and his compatriots brought home stark evidence of Japanese atrocities, the United States and their allies were compelled to alter their strategy in WWII. These reports of Japanese atrocities ignited an urgency to resolve the war . . . — — Map (db m25051) HM |
| On Conklin Road at Treadway Trail, on the right when traveling north on Conklin Road. |
| | The Volunteer State of Tennessee and this
small community of New Victory proudly
recognize brothers Robert D., Glenn W. and
James E. Tester who bravely served their
country during World War II. Growing up a
mile north of here, the sons of . . . — — Map (db m158242) HM WM |
| On West Brockman Way (U.S. 70) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brockman Way. |
| | Rotary Club of Sparta
This park is dedicated to the veterans and families of White County who served this great nation in times of peace and war. Our veterans lived, worked and fought to secure the freedom and liberty enjoyed by all Americans. . . . — — Map (db m150185) WM |
| On West Brockman Way (U.S. 70) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brockman Way. |
| | Rotary Club of Sparta This park is dedicated to the veterans and families of White County who served this great nation in times of peace and war. Our veterans lived, worked and fought to secure the freedom and liberty enjoyed by all Americans. Let . . . — — Map (db m150222) WM |
| On West Brockman Way (U.S. 70) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brockman Way. |
| | Rotary Club of Sparta This park is dedicated to the veterans and families of White County who served this great nation in times of peace and war. Our veterans lived, worked and fought to secure the freedom and liberty enjoyed by all Americans. Let . . . — — Map (db m150223) WM |
| On West Brockman Way (U.S. 70) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brockman Way. |
| | Rotary Club of Sparta This park is dedicated to the veterans and families of White County who served this great nation in times of peace and war. Our veterans lived, worked and fought to secure the freedom and liberty enjoyed by all Americans. Let . . . — — Map (db m150268) WM |
| On West Brockman Way (U.S. 70) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brockman Way. |
| | Rotary Club of Sparta This park is dedicated to the veterans and families of White County who served this great nation in times of peace and war. Our veterans lived, worked and fought to secure the freedom and liberty enjoyed by all Americans. Let . . . — — Map (db m150270) WM |
| On Lee Highway (U.S. 29) at North Fort Myer Drive, on the left when traveling east on Lee Highway. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m82494) WM |
| Near George Washington Parkway (Virginia Route 400) at Mount Vernon Highway (Virginia Route 235). |
| | This marker commemorates the establishment of the Purple Heart decoration by General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, on August 8, 1782.
The Purple Heart Trail memorializes those patriots who were awarded the . . . — — Map (db m14173) HM |
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Military Order of the Purple Heart
U.S.A.
1782 • 1932 — — Map (db m3531) 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 m3535) HM |
| Near Brush Mountain Road 4 miles from Newport Road (Virginia Route 624). |
| | Audie Leon Murphy
June 20, 1924
May 28, 1971
Born in Kingston, Texas, died near this site in an airplane crash. America's most decorated veteran of World War II. He served in the European Theatre-15th Infantry Regiment-3rd Infantry . . . — — Map (db m58308) HM |
| On Interstate 79 4 miles south of West Virginia Route 279, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Combat Wounded
Dear friend, beware as you stand by
As you are now, so once was I
As I am now, so you will be,
So get prepared to follow me.
“To follow you I am not content
Until I know which way you went."
We are such things . . . — — Map (db m108674) WM |
| | Dear friend, beware as you stand by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you will be. So get prepared to follow me. “To follow you I am not content. Until I know which way you went.”
We are such things as dreams are made of . . . — — Map (db m104605) WM |
| On Tomlinson Avenue north of 7th Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Dedicated to the Recipients of the
Nations oldest military decoration
The Purple Heart
Combat Veterans Wounded
1782 Military Order of
The Purple Heart 1932
My stone is red for
The blood they shed.
The . . . — — Map (db m54934) HM |
| Near Interstate 68 at milepost 31.5 when traveling west. |
| | 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 m74418) WM |
| Near Interstate 80 at Wyoming Highway 210. |
| | 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 m47143) HM |
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