Combat Wounded Veterans - Muskegon, Michigan
Posted by: theHostas
N 43° 15.476 W 086° 14.407
16T E 561677 N 4789738
A Veterans Memorial located in Muskegon, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM11PCV
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2019
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Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial is located in Muskegon, Michigan within Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans Memorial Park is a lowland park containing a lagoon and island with several war memorials. A large fountain anchors the south end of the park with a Vietnam Memorial proudly occupies the north end. The park is easily viewed while traveling north and south along the Causeway. The Veteran’s organization graciously constructed a concrete walkway throughout the park, along which lay bronze plaques, purchased by individuals to commemorate loved ones who have served in the armed forces. This property is owned by the county and maintained by the City of Muskegon.
The Memorial is a reddish granite slab with a heart shaped top. An inscription reads:"1782 Military Order Of The Purple Heart 1932
Combat Wounded Veterans
Honoring Our Muskegon County Purple Heart Recipients"
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Combat Wounded Veterans
Marker Text: 1782 Military Order Of The Purple Heart 1932
Combat Wounded Veterans
Honoring Our Muskegon County Purple Heart Recipients
Who Put it Here?: Muskegon County Community Members
Description of Memorial: The Memorial is a reddish granite slab with a heart shaped top.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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