Combat Wounded Memorial - Springville, AL
N 33° 46.309 W 086° 28.291
16S E 548934 N 3736981
Combat Wounded Memorial in Big Springs Park, Springville, AL
Waymark Code: WM9KQR
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
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Red marble memorial to Combat Wounded veterans from Springville, AL. Names of the veterans are ingraved on the back of the stone. The memorial is located in Big Springs Park.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Combat Wounded Veterans
Marker Text:
Dedicated to the recipients of the
nations 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 lifetime.
Who Put it Here?: Chapter 2213 M.O.P.H. and dear friends and neighbors of Springville, AL
Description of Memorial:
Red marble memorial with the emblem of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a poem, and emblems of the Army, Marine Corps,
Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Names of the veterans are ingraved on the back of the stone. The memorial is located n Big Springs Park. Also in the park is a memorial to the memory of all who have served the the United States of America.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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