"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 m212966) 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 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.
Military . . . — — Map (db m214857) WM
Elizabeth Strohfus, W.A.S.P. Pilot Strohfus, from Faribault was a service pilot in WWII. Strohfus not only served her country in wartime, but blazed many trails for women pilots in the military. She was awarded the Congressional . . . — — Map (db m212097) HM
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
Reynolds County owes its beginning to two fur trappers, Henry Fry and Andrew Henry. Henry Fry, the first white inhabitant of the county, settled here in 1812, Andrew Henry came in 1816, other pioneers soon followed and slowly the narrow valleys . . . — — Map (db m241068) HM WM
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 here for
the blood they shed. . . . — — Map (db m201377) WM
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 here for
the blood they shed. . . . — — Map (db m163587) 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 enemy. . . . — — Map (db m231068) HM
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
In Honor of the Memory of Ronald Charles Davis of New Boston who, as a Sergeant in Company B of the 8th Infantry Regiment, Gave His Life in the Honorable Service of His Country in Vietnam on January 23, 1970. This 3.3 Mile Section of New Hampshire . . . — — Map (db m235094) 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
"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it."
- General Norman Schwarzkopf
Born: August 22, 1934
Died: December 27, 2012
Birthplace: Trenton, New . . . — — Map (db m220981) HM
"Never fear your enemy, but always respect them."
- Sgt. John Basilone
Born: November 4, 1916
Died: February 19, 1945
Hometown: Raritan, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps, . . . — — Map (db m220979) 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 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 come in . . . — — Map (db m209023) 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 come in my . . . — — Map (db m62735) 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 come in . . . — — Map (db m209029) 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 come in . . . — — Map (db m209077) WM
Dedicated to all veterans of the United States of America and in honor and memory of those who fought to defend our freedoms around the world and those who gave their lives on the battlefield. God bless our veterans. God bless America. — — Map (db m209201) HM WM
The citizens of the Borough of Surf City recognize Mr. John L. Gutbrod for his $500 contribution for the American flagpole for this Veterans' Memorial Park. Mr. Gutbrod was the first citizen to contribute to this memorial to honor our veterans. . . . — — Map (db m209554) HM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration, "The Purple Heart"
They bled for liberty, selflessly serving their country. They are true patriots whose boundless heroism has kept us free. — — Map (db m208322) WM
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
[Top Panel]
The Battle of Henry Johnson
First American Awarded
Croix De Guerre
with
Gold Palm
For
Valor
[Center Panel]
In Memory of Sergeant Henry Lincoln Johnson Albany, New York for uncommon valor in combat . . . — — Map (db m42675) HM
The Chenango County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Chenango County as a “Purple Heart Community”
This memorial honors the service and sacrifice of our county’s men and women in uniform who were wounded or killed by the enemy while servicing to . . . — — Map (db m242701) WM
This Purple Heart Memorial is dedicated to all Western New York men and women wounded or killed in all the wars the United States has fought since 1775.
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard — — Map (db m84695) 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. 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
What was here before?
This playground is located in the Sunnyside section of Queens whose name originates from the Bragaw family estate, Sunnyside Hill, built in 1713. This area was a rural hamlet mostly consisting of small farms and . . . — — Map (db m210054) HM
What was here before?
This playground is located in the Sunnyside section of Queens whose name originates from the Bragaw family estate, Sunnyside Hill, built in 1713. This area was a rural hamlet mostly consisting of small farms and . . . — — Map (db m210055) 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
The playground honors the memory of Sergeant Carmine Liotti (1924-1945) and Private First Class Lloyd Ikefugi (1923-1945), two young men from Staten Island who died fighting for their country in World War II.
Carmine Liotti born December 13, . . . — — Map (db m228437) HM
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
Now therefore be it resolved, by order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, does hereby declare that the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson is "A Purple Heart Village" and in so doing recognizes the dedication and sacrifices . . . — — Map (db m193507) WM
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 And Women
Wounded In All Our 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 m222332) 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
Some gave their all, Some gave their life. Divide County History: The earliest inhabitants of what became Divide County included natives of the Assiniboine tribe, dating back to prehistoric time. They crossed the area as they . . . — — Map (db m202740) HM WM
In memory of SPC Jon Paul Fettig Jan. 3, 1973 — Jul. 22, 2003 United States Army 957th Multi-role Bridge Company Killed in action Operation Iraqi Freedom Freedom Isn’t Free — — Map (db m238087) WM
Fargo, North Dakota 1946-1971 U.S. Army Training Advisory Group, U.S. Army First Lieutenant Hagen, was the leader of a small reconnaissance team operating deep within enemy-held territory in the Republic of Vietnam. On August 7, 1971, the team came . . . — — Map (db m240695) 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
Scott Clippinger U.S.M.C. • Lucy Colon Navy • Tim Hohenberger Army • Ashley Fogle U.S.A.F. • Corey Backhaus Army • Jared Conley U.S.A.R. • Ryan Pierce U.S.A.F. • Aydin Becher Army • Joseph Winners Army • Jason Thomas U.S.A.F. • Christopher Rettig . . . — — Map (db m235623) 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 . . . — — Map (db m201038) WM
Dr. Perry gave others the gift of sight through the many roles he held in addition to running his opthalmology practice, where he often provided services free of charge.
Early in his career, Dr. Perry played a significant role in enactment of . . . — — Map (db m224232) HM
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
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 m201126) WM
Xavier University Armory. The Xavier University Armory was dedicated in 1948 by the first Secretary of the Army, Kenneth C. Royall. In the following decades, U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets used it as a place to refine . . . — — Map (db m169834) 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 . . . — — Map (db m173266) WM
Dedicated to
SGT Donald R. Hart, USMC,
WWII Veteran,
recipient of Bronze Star
and two Purple Hearts,
and a loving husband and father — — Map (db m217708) WM
This structure was built in 1942 and placed in Medina Square, where it was used as a location for the sale of war bonds during Word War II.
At the end of the war it was moved to city storage, then transferred to the property of Dr. Frederick . . . — — Map (db m177002) HM
On this 30th day of May 1968
This flag pole is reverently dedicated to the cherished memory of
Airman First Class
William H. Pitsenbarger
Fallen hero of the Vietnam War, he was killed in action April 11,1966 while engaged in . . . — — Map (db m206151) 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
by . . . — — Map (db m13469) 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 . . . — — Map (db m224041) WM
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
As a living monument
to all veterans who served
and made the supreme sacrifice
for our country in the time of need.
Dedicated by the
Polish Legion of American Veterans
Lt. Col. Matt Urban Post # 164
Warren, Ohio
Organized on Jan. . . . — — Map (db m204384) 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 m209324) WM
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in the world in present use and the first American award made available to the common soldier. It was initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782. . . . — — Map (db m181988) HM
In loving memory of Pvt. Lawrence L. Cabucci Co. F, 329th Infantry 83rd Div. U. S. Army Enlisted March 3, 1942 Killed in action July 26, 1944 in France Erected by Roma Madre Lodge 1342, Order Sons of Italy in America ”Greater . . . — — Map (db m198151) HM WM
For wounds or death in any action
against an enemy of the United States
as a result of an act of such enemy.
Established by General George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782,
as the Badge of Military Merit for unusual gallantry, . . . — — Map (db m232248) HM WM
Joe Newsome, a Pennsylvania native, graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College in 1961 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. During his 28-year career he served in a variety of units, including Field Artillery and . . . — — Map (db m104443) HM
Joe Newsome, a Pennsylvania native, graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College in 1961 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. During his 28-year career he served in a variety of units, including Field Artillery and . . . — — Map (db m217265) HM
Enlisted at Corry, Pa. in Company A, at the age of fifteen for Mexican border service in 1916. Killed in action in the World War on the Vesle, France, August 18, 1918. Erected by his comrades of the post which bears his name. Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m192584) HM WM
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
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
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 maybe peace will come in . . . — — Map (db m200581) WM
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 and . . . — — Map (db m23565) HM
This memorial is
dedicated to
Sgt. Ray L. Ulrich
who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice
June 2, 1969 - Vietnam
Robert M. Graham, CPL/U.S.M.C., 2nd Light Armored Recon-Bn, 1991 - 1995
G.M. Campbell Jr., A.B.C.M. (A.W.), . . . — — Map (db m176935) WM
Built in 1900, the Bailey Building is the former jewelry factory for Bailey Banks & Biddle, America's oldest retailer and designer of the Great Seal of the United States, the Purple Heart, and other prominent military honors. — — Map (db m191758) 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 lifetime. — — Map (db m21530) 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 lifetime.
Thanks . . . — — Map (db m127561) WM
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
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
Dedicamos este monumento a nuestros veteranos yaucanos y a todos los soldados patriotas puertorriqueños de la Orden Militar de Corazon Purpura que lucharon en el frente de batalla junto a las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos de . . . — — Map (db m225958) WM
En honor a los patriotas puertorriqueños recipientes de la Medalla de Corazon Purpura.
[English translation:]
In honor of those Puerto Rican patriots who have received the Medal of the Purple Heart.
Combat . . . — — Map (db m225960) WM
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
