Purple Heart Memorial - Elmer Thomas Park - Lawton, OK
Posted by: hamquilter
N 34° 37.187 W 098° 23.487
14S E 555787 N 3831048
This monument, similar to others around the country, was placed by the Mount Scott Chapter 602 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Waymark Code: WM12FQA
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2020
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Dating back to 1782 and George Washington, this medal is awarded to combat wounded veterans in military service. "The Military Order of the Purple Heart is a fraternal organization formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration. Composed exclusively of Purple Heart recipients, it is the only veterans service organization comprised strictly of “combat” veterans."[
MOPH website]
This is a red granite monument approximately 6 ft by 6 ft. honoring combat wounded veterans. It stands along a walkway south of Lake Helen in beautiful Elmer Thomas Park on the east side of Lawton.
A interesting history of this medal can be found on the MOPH website Purple Heart
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