Michigan Purple Heart Memorial, Battle Creek, MI
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N 42° 19.471 W 085° 11.396
16T E 649143 N 4687394
The Michigan Purple Heart Memorial is located in Monument Square in Battle Creek, MI.
Waymark Code: WM1TQA
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Views: 90
This monument, placed by the Battle Creek Chapter #110 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, is dedicated to the recipients of the nations oldest military decoration, the Purple Heart. The inscription reads:
"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."
List if there are any visiting hours:
The memorial is avaliable for veiwing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Entrance fees (if it applies): The memorial is located in a public park and requires no entrance fee.
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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