Purple Heart Memorial - Buffalo, NY
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One of several memorials and monuments located on the waterfront at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park in downtown Buffalo.
Waymark Code: WM93X4
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2010
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The Purple Heart Memorial is the newest addition to the Walk of Heroes along the Buffalo waterfront. It can be found at the western end, near the Korean War Memorial. This memorial consists of a bronze plaque mounted to a large granite boulder, surrounded by purple tulips.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
All wars the United States has fought in since 1775.
In Honor Of: Purple Heart recipients
Marker Text:
This Purple Heart Memorial is dedicated to all Western New York Men and Women Wounded or Killed in all the Wars the United States of America has fought Since 1775.
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard.
Date of dedication: May 1, 2010
Who Put it Here?: Buffalo chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is the newest amongst several located on the Walk of Heroes at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park in downtown Buffalo. Besides the memorials, there are two ships and a submarine in the river that can be toured.
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