ABOUT US

Welcome to Chapter 49 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart!

Chapter 0049 is one of the most senior veteran organizations in the San Diego community. The Purple Heart is an American decoration – the oldest military decoration in the world in its present use and the first American award made available to the common soldier. It was initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by one of the world’s most famous and best-loved heroes – General George Washington. Chapter 0049 – “The Sunny Jones Chapter,” was chartered in 1936.

OBJECTIVES

Four Objects Held
in High Esteem

  • Education

    The MOPH Scholarship Award may be used for full-time study or any undergraduate study, and may be used at any post-secondary institution.

  • Fraternal

    Our fraternal obligation is, “No member should be allowed to be friendless when lonely, or without aid when in need.”

  • Historical

    Preservation of America’s military history, by participating in, interpreting and sharing our military heritage.

  • Patriotism

    Influencing and teaching our citizenry, in a loyal appreciation of the heritages of American citizenship.

    We meet at
    Veterans Museum
    and Memorial Center

    We Meet on the First Saturday of Every Month

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Honor Our Past,
    Build for the Future

    Join us for a special ceremony in honor of Purple Heart Day, on August 7th! We gather at noon in front of the Veteran’s Museum, to acknowledge our Purple Heart recipients. Then, from 12:30 – 1:30, stay to talk to our veterans!

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    THE REGIONS

    All Recipients are
    Invited to Join!

    REGION III COMMANDER: ROBERT OLIVAREZ

    (360)-333-3163 sgtolliemoph12@gmail.com

    REGION 1 COMMANDER: CHARLES J EGGLESTON

    CELL: (301) 332-7053 kingcharles777@gmail.com

    REGION II COMMANDER: JOHN D. DISMER

    CELL: (417) 848-1888 jdismerjd@@aol.com

    REGION V COMMANDER: CHUCK ADKINS

    CELL: (479) 263-6772 CMDRMOPHRGNV@aol.com

    REGION VI COMMANDER: EDWARD M. McGLYNN

    CELL: (520) 227-9114 cdrrgnvi@gmail.com

    REGION IV COMMANDER: Lenny Lazzara

    mophregioniv@gmail.com lenny0913@yahoo.com

    To find any Regional Commander, hover over the Plus “+” sign to view contact information.

    Order Commanders are assigned across the US in 6 Regions. There is a Commander for each Region and also Commanders for each state or Department within a Region. Search by location for Commander listings.