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 country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by Thomas E. McCall Chapter #1922 M.O.P.H. in memory of William S. Kerlin W.W.II Carroll Co.
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers for he to-day who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.
[ Obverse Side ]
Comdr. Fred Priest U.S.N. WW # 2 & Korea •
Sr. V. Clarence Minnear Army - WW # 2 •
Jr. V. James Logsdon Army - Vietnam •
Trea. & Adj. Bob Schoonover Army - Korea •
Trus. Harold Trout U.S.M.C. - WW # 2
Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
