A Purple Heart Monument that was previously at Naval Base Ventura County has been moved to the Veterans Memorial at the Ventura County Government Center. The new location offers better visibility and access for the community to honor service members wounded or killed in combat.
The relocation was a partnership between the County of Ventura and Naval Base Ventura County, with local contractors and veterans’ supporters donating services so the project came at no cost to the County. The monument is along the pedestrian walking path at 800 S. Victoria Ave. in Ventura…