Purple Heart Trail-Milford, NE
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 49.277 W 097° 03.648
14T E 663534 N 4520727
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor
Waymark Code: WM11QH4
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2019
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Purple Heart Trail-Freedom is not free-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.
Recipients of this unique award have been specifically honored by the U.S. Congress as a chartered fraternal organization known as the Military Order of the Purple Heart and have active members in chapters throughout the United States and the world.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Wounded Combat Veterans
Marker Text:
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.
Recipients of this unique award have been specifically honored by the U.S. Congress as a chartered fraternal organization known as the Military Order of the Purple Heart and have active members in chapters throughout the United States and the world.
Who Put it Here?: Nebraska Chapter of the Purple Heart
Description of Memorial:
The marker is at an I-80 rest stop in Nebraska
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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