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Military Order of the Purple Heart Historical Markers

Markers relating to the Military Order of the Purple Heart for named combat wounded members of the United States armed forces.
 
Purple Heart Memorial (on far left) image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, April 24, 2016
Purple Heart Memorial (on far left)
1 Alabama, Covington County, Andalusia — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded
To Honor Covington County Purple Heart RecipientsMap (db m94900) WM
2 Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — Combat Wounded VeteransMilitary Order of the Purple Heart — 1782-1932 —
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
3 Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — PFC Patrick BatesCullman County, Alabama
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
4 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Lt. Kathleen Dial CoileCity of Florence Walk of Honor
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
5 Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — Father Albert Braun O.F.M.Born September 5, 1889 Died March 6, 1983
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
6 Arizona, Pinal County, Sacaton — Military Order Purple Heart of the U.S.A.
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
7 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — Purple Heart
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
8 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge — To Honor Robert P Bush1919 - 2010
. . . Map (db m174004) WM
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9 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
. . . Map (db m92352) WM
10 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Purple Heart Memorial
Purple Heart Memorial Combat Wounded Veterans Dedicated May 20, 2005Map (db m78035) HM
11 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — A Purple Heart CommunityTown of Danville
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
12 California, Fresno County, Fresno — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
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
13 California, Plumas County, Portola — Western Pacific 106 "Charles O. Sweetwood"Business Observation Passenger Car
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
14 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Central Business District — Sacramento Purple Heart Memorial
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
15 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Yerba Buena — 49 Fourth Street
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
16 California, Shasta County, Igo — Military Order of the Purple Heart MemorialNorthern California Veterans Memorial
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
17 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Danbury — 14 — War MemorialDanbury, Connecticut — The Museum in the Streets® —
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
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18 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Long Wharf — Combat Wounded Veterans
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
19 Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle — Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial — Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all wars —
. . . Map (db m68261) WM
20 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Delaware House Travel Plaza — Purple Heart Trail in Delaware
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
21 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center — To Count So High (Beacon), 2017Tommy Bobo — Custom software, LED light bulbs, and existing light posts —
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
22 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — Leonard P. Matlovich
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
23 Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville — Combat Wounded VeteransVeterans Memorial Park
[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
24 Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville — Cpl Milton LewisVeterans Memorial Park
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
25 Florida, Brevard County, Merritt Island — Combat Wounded VeteransVeterans Memorial Center
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
26 Florida, Citrus County, Homosassa — Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial
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
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27 Florida, Clay County, Starke — Leonard A. Funk, Jr.508th Parachute Infantry Regiment — Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park —
First Sergeant 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment 1943 – 1945 Outstanding Leader Magnificent Soldier Cherished Friend United States Awards Congressional Medal of Honor: 29 Jan. 1945, Holzheim, Belgium. Distinguished . . . Map (db m177422) WM
28 Florida, Clay County, Starke — Purple HeartCamp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park
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 FreedomMap (db m177723) WM
29 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
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
30 Florida, Hendry County, LaBelle — Nicholas J CutinhaVeterans Memorial Park
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
31 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf8/22/1934 - 12/27/2012
"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."
Norman . . . Map (db m194310) HM WM
32 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Combat Wounded Veterans
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
33 Florida, Marion County, Ocala — Purple Heart MedalOcala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
Purple Heart Medal Est. 1782 Dedicated to those who shed life’s blood in the defense of freedom Map (db m198288) WM
34 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Combat Wounded Veterans
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
35 Florida, Pinellas County, Dunedin — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
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
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36 Florida, Polk County, Lakeland — Combat Wounded VeteransMilitary Order of the Purple Heart — 1782-1932 —
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 . . . Map (db m193480) WM
37 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Combat Wounded VeteransSanta Rosa County
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
38 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — Purple Heart Memorial
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
39 Georgia, Hall County, Lula — Capt Denver V. Truelove
(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
40 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — 1st Lt. Frederick D. MeltonU.S. Army
Aug. 15, 1924 - Oct. 3, 1944 Killed in action World War IIMap (db m190385) WM
41 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — 2nd Lt. T.I. "Billy" Hawkins, Jr.U.S. Army Air Corps
1918 - April 16, 1943 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190406) WM
42 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Cpl. Henry E. MiddlebrooksU.S. Army
March 20, 1929 - Feb. 7, 1951 Killed in action KoreaMap (db m190383) WM
43 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Cpl. M.H. HunterU.S. Marine Corps
Jan. 24, 1927 - March 15, 1951 Died in service Korean WarMap (db m190625) WM
44 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Cpl. W.E. KenerlyU.S. Army
Feb. 6, 1948 - Jan. 31, 1968 Died in service Vietnam WarMap (db m190442) WM
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45 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — LCpl James Thomas HarrisU.S. Marine Corps
Dec. 18, 1947 - Dec. 29, 1966 Died in service Vietnam WarMap (db m190463) WM
46 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Pfc. Mickey E. GoodmanU.S. Army
1923 - Jan. 17, 1945 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190415) WM
47 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Pfc. Wiley Gwin KingU.S. Army
March 7, 1919 - April 14, 1945 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190536) WM
48 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Pvt. Robert A. UnderwoodU.S. Army
1913 - May 8, 1944 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190568) WM
49 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Pvt. Samuel Leon CookU.S. Army
1920 - Nov. 4, 1944 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190558) WM
50 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — SFC. R.L. "Bobby" Hollar, Jr.U.S. Army
April 13, 1970 - Sept. 10, 2005 Died in Service War on Terror Operation Iraqi FreedomMap (db m190409) WM
51 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Sgt. A. C. LongMedic U.S. Army
Oct. 20, 1928 - May 14, 1952 Died in service Korean WarMap (db m190336) WM
52 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr.U.S. Army
1915 - Feb. 21, 1945 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190500) WM
53 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Sgt. Hugh Dorsey JohnsonU.S. Army
1918 - Dec. 7, 1944 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190569) WM
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54 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Sgt. Ravel A. AppleU.S. Army
Oct. 13, 1918 - Nov. 16, 1942 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190573) WM
55 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — Sgt. Robert L. CrowderU.S. Army Air Corps
Sept. 28, 1920 - Jan. 7, 1946 Died in service World War IIMap (db m190524) WM
56 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — SSgt. Chesley GilbertU.S. Marine Corps
March 3, 1910 - Nov. 30, 1950 Died in service Korean WarMap (db m190369) WM
57 Georgia, Tift County, Tifton — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
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
58 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Lake View East — Sgt. Leonard MatlovichThe Legacy Walk
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
59 Illinois, Cook County, Countryside — Specialist John R. Sullivan
In memory of Specialist John R. Sullivan 101st Airborne Division (The Screaming Eagles) Killed during Iraq Conflict November 15, 2003 Map (db m237653) WM
60 Illinois, Monroe County, Waterloo — Combat Wounded VeteransPurple Heart Monument
In honor of all who lost their lives or were wounded in combat in any war All gave some some gave allMap (db m182218) WM
61 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Purple Heart Tribute Memorial
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
62 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Collin J. BowenJanuary 18, 1970 — March 14, 2008
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
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63 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — U.S. Army Private First Class David A. KirkpatrickFebruary 1, 1987 — April 27, 2007
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
64 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — U.S. Marine Corporal Christopher S. EbertFebruary 8, 1983 — September 17, 2004
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, IraqMap (db m241671) HM WM
65 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — U.S. Marine Corporal Lance M. ThompsonMarch 26, 1983 — November 15, 2004
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
66 Indiana, Hancock County, Greenfield — Combat Wounded VeteransMilitary Order of the Purple Heart — 1782-1932 —
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
67 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Order of the Purple HeartPurple Heart Memorial
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
68 Indiana, Starke County, Knox — PFC Frank H. OnoJune 5, 1923 - May 6, 1980
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
69 Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Lafayette — The Purple Heart Memorial
( 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
70 Iowa, Buena Vista County, Storm Lake — Hayes Memorial Field
In memory of Harold Foell Wilbur Oatman who gave their lives in World War IIMap (db m238777) WM
71 Iowa, Decatur County, Leon — Decatur County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial"Some gave all. All gave some." — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
Let us never forget!!! D. Darrell Johnston Silver Star • Bronze Star Purple Heart Korean War POW-MIA You Are Not ForgottenMap (db m89225) WM
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72 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — Vernon J. BakerFirst Lieutenant, Infantry, US Army Company C — 370th Regiment, 92nd Inf Division —
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
73 Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, East Village — Combat Wounded Veterans
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
74 Iowa, Sac County, Early — In Memory of John PlattKilled in Vietnam — May 24, 1969 —
[title is inscription]Map (db m239797) WM
75 Kansas, Douglas County, Lecompton — Purple Heart Trail in Kansas"Freedom Isn't Free"
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
76 Kansas, Geary County, Junction City — Purple Heart Memorial
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
77 Kansas, Geary County, Junction City — Purple Heart Trail in Kansas"Freedom Isn't Free" — Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines Wounded or Killed in Action —
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
78 Kansas, Harper County, Harper — U.S. (Army) Sgt. Willsun Marcus Wayne MockBorn: December 19, 1982 - KIA: October 22, 2006 — "Strength and Honor" —
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
79 Kansas, Harvey County, Sedgwick — Purple Heart Trail in Kansas"Freedom Isn't Free" — Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines Wounded or Killed in Action —
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
80 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — CPL David M. UngerIn Memory Of — Freedom Is Not Free —
. . . Map (db m86736) WM
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81 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — Jeremy A. KatzenbergerIn Memory Of — Freedom Is Not Free —
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
82 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — Jeremy Lee DrexlerIn Honor Of — "He Made A Difference" —
July 20, 1980 - May 2, 2004 KIA - Operation Iraqi Freedom 1st Cavalry, 91st Engineers [Purple Heart]Map (db m86746) WM
83 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — William J. MulvihillIn Memory Of — Freedom Is Not Free —
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
84 Kansas, Lyon County, Emporia — PFC Floyd Everett Campbell
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
85 Kansas, Lyon County, Emporia — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
. . . Map (db m49826) WM
86 Kansas, McPherson County, McPherson — Purple Heart Trail in Kansas"Freedom Isn't Free" — Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines Wounded or Killed in Action —
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
87 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans
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
88 Kentucky, Ballard County, Wickliffe — Private First Class Robert Monroe HammondsUnited States Army
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
89 Kentucky, Barren County, Glasgow — Barren County Purple Heart Memorial
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
90 Kentucky, Boone County, Petersburg — Charles Clinton Fleek (1947-1969) / Medal of Honor Recipient
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
91 Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded
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
92 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — Purple Heart Ship
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
93 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — The Purple Heart Trail
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
94 Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, Kenner — Purple Heart
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
95 Louisiana, Rapides Parish, Pineville — Purple Heart Memorial
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 MedalMap (db m225052) WM
96 Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, East End — Major Charles J. Loring, Jr.Loring Memorial
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
97 Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Purple Heart MemorialCombat Wounded Veterans — 1782 • Military Order of the Purple Heart • 1932 —
. . . Map (db m106942) WM
98 Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — World War II Memorial
(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
99 Maryland, Baltimore, Little Italy — In Loving MemoryJohn A. Pica, 1924 - 2002 and Antoinette Pellegrini Pica, 1928 - 1988
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
100 Maryland, Howard County, Laurel, North Laurel — Maryland Purple Heart TrailI-95
"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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