Veterans Plaza Purple Heart - Longview, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 32° 30.131 W 094° 43.354
15S E 338177 N 3597408
One sided heart shaped monument with George Washington's portrait is one of 200 monuments in this Veterans Plaza.
Waymark Code: WM107BC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
Views: 1
Grey marble with gold and blue painted design.
Marker text:
COMBAT
WOUNDED
VETERANS
THE PURPLE HEART IS A
UNITED STATES MILITARY
DECORATION AWARDED IN THE
NAME OF THE PRESIDENT
TO THOS WOUNDED
OR KILLED WHILE SERVING WITH
THE U.S. MILITARY
Across the base is six emblems for the branches of the military.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Purple Heart recipients killed or wounded in combat.
Marker Text: COMBAT / WOUNDED / VETERANS/ THE PURPLE HEART IS A / UNITED STATES MILITARY / DECORATION AWARDED IN THE / NAME OF THE PRESIDENT /TO THOS WOUNDED / OR KILLED WHILE SERVING WITH / THE U.S. MILITARY
Who Put it Here?: Citizens of Longview
Description of Memorial: Marker is along the walkway in Veterans Park.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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