Combat Wounded Veterans Monument - Atlantic City, NJ
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N 39° 21.119 W 074° 27.148
18S E 547176 N 4355980
This is a Purple Heart Monument located Atlantic City.
Waymark Code: WMDE7B
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2012
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This monument, erected by Chapter 155 Military Order of the Purple Heart 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 Chapter 155 Military Order of the Purple Heart
Who Put it Here?: Chapter 155 Military Order of the Purple Heart
Description of Memorial:
This is a standard "Purple Heart" monument that is seen throughout the country. It is placed on top of a set of white steps that surround the monument. Around the stairs is a white fence to keep people off the stairs as the placement is in the middle of a large brick walk way.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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