The Purple Heart Trail

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 ...

The Military Order of The Purple Heart

The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington in 1782. At that time it was called Badge of Military Merit. In 1932 it became known as the Purple Heart and is awarded only for combat wounded veterans.

Some Gave All ...

Recipients of the Purple Heart

Dedicated to the Recipients of the

Nations oldest military decoration

The Purple Heart

Combat Veterans Wounded

1782 Military Order of

The Purple Heart 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 ...

The Purple Heart

[ Emblem - - “The Purple Heart” ]

Dedicated to those who have

received or will receive our

Nations Oldest Decoration

the Purple Heart

In honor and memory of all veterans

who served and died for Freedom.

Let them not be forgotten ...

Origin of the Purple Heart Trail

Mount Vernon, Virginia

This marker commemorates the establishment of the Purple Heart decoration by General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, on August 8, 1782.

The Purple Heart Trail memorializes those patriots who were awarded the Purple Heart Medal in combat ...

The Purple Heart Memorial

[ Front ]

Dedicated to the recipients of this

Nation’s oldest military decoration

“The Purple Heart”

Left side: The Purple Heart Insignia

Right side:

My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my ...

Military Order of the Purple Heart

1782 1932

This memorial is erected by

the Military Order of

the Purple Heart

in revered memory of the

men and women of our military services

who sacrificed their lives in combat action

against our nation's armed enemies.

They unselfishly served and suffered,

for neither fame nor glory,

but for ...

Military Order Purple Heart of the U.S.A.

Military Order Purple Heart of the U.S.A.

1782 - 1932

Dedicated to

KIA-MIA-WIA

In memory of tribal members

by

Military Order of Purple Heart Sun Lakes, Arizona Chapter 1958

in the year 2000

[ Lower Plaque: ]

This memorial is dedicated by a grateful nation of many nationalities and ...