Purple Heart Memorial - West Orange, NJ
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This is a Purple Heart Monument located at the municipal building in West Orange, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMC3KN
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2011
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This monument, erected by the West Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 376 is dedicated to the recipients of the nations oldest military decoration, the Purple Heart.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Recipients of the nations oldest military decoration, the Purple Heart
Marker Text:
Dedicated to the recipients of this
nations oldest military decoration
"The Purple Heart"
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 seen
by all mankind,
maybe peace will
come in my lifetime.
Erected by the West Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 376
Who Put it Here?: West Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 376
Description of Memorial:
This is a standard "Purple Heart" monument that is seen throughout the country. It is placed among a group of war monuments and memorials near the West Orange Municipal Building
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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