Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial - Athens, GA
N 33° 55.697 W 083° 23.171
17S E 279431 N 3756768
Located just inside the entry to Memorial Park, the Memorial was erected by the NE Georgia Chapter 531 Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Athens Historical Society.
Waymark Code: WM8APF
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2010
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Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest militry 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 lifetime.
Erected by Northeast Georgia Chapter #531 Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Greater lost hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Gold Star Honor Roll, Athens and Clarke County
-a list of names-
May 27, 1988
by the Athens Historical Society
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Combat Wounded Veterans
Marker Text: Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest militry 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 lifetime.
Erected by Northeast Georgia Chapter #531 Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Greater lost hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Gold Star Honor Roll, Athens and Clarke County
-a list of names-
May 27, 1988
by the Athens Historical Society
Date of dedication: May 27, 1988
Who Put it Here?: NE Georgia Chapter 531 Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Athens Historical Society
Description of Memorial: A flagpole stands over a stone memorial and a bronze plaque atop this hill.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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