Welcome to Bert Kurland Chapter 696 Military Order Purple Heart
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Updated on
Feb.8,2023
Hurricane Assistance is on it's way
Download file with all fields more information contact the e-mail listed below.
https://www.purpleheartflorida.org/veterans-assistance.
Chapter 696 MOPH Application for Hurricane Assistance.
Download file, answer all fields that apply and mail to:
Military Order of the Purple Heart
P.O. Box 150702
Cape Coral, Fl. 33915-0702
Cdrs. Objectives
Commemorative Events
Cdrs. Objectives
- Preside at all meetings of the Chapter; enforce a strict observance of the laws and usage of the Corporation, and all orders from proper authority; approve all warrants drawn upon the Finance Officer for appropriation of money made and passed at a regular meeting of the Chapter; sign each check issued by the Chapter; and perform such other duties as the laws of the Corporation may require.
- Appoint an Adjutant, Service Officer, Welfare Officer, Americanism Officer, Historian, Chaplain, Surgeon, and all other Chapter officers and committees not otherwise provided for. Further, I may remove these officers and committees at my pleasure.
Coming Events
Commemorative Events
Cdrs. Objectives
2023 Meeting
- July & Aug.(No Meeting)
- Feb. 21 Meeting
- March 21, Meeting
- April 18, Meeting
- May 16, Meeting
- June 20, Meeting
Veteran's Assistance MOPH-for more information contact the e-mail listed below.
https://www.purpleheartflorida.org/veterans-assistance
at Cape Coral VA
Representatives and NSO's from DAV National Headquarters will be at the Cape Coral VA Clinic on Monday October 24. Vouchers will be passed out in the amount of $500 for damages, loss of food and any other emergencies. More funds will be offered for loss of housing etc. You must be a veteran with a service connected disability, must have a rating of Zero or higher, or have filed for compensation. NSO's will be there to assist you. Bring your VA Card and/or your DAV Membership Card. The event will start at 0830 hours and will end when all available vouchers have been disbursed.
Please contact Commander Ed Hawkins at 423.319.6656 for further information if needed.
Wishing you all the best,
Pete Schwarz
Commemorative Events
Commemorative Events
Commemorative Events
- Purple Heart Day
- Veterans Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Armed Forces Day
- Pearl Harbor Day
Cape Coral VA Clinic
Chapter 696 Financial Support
Commemorative Events
2489 Diplomat Parkway East
Hours of Operation:
- 8:00AM - 4:30 PM
- Monday - Friday
- Phone 239.652.1951
- Closed Weekends
- Closed Holidays
Chapter 696 Financial Support
Chapter 696 Financial Support
Chapter 696 Financial Support
- Lee County JROTC
- Pride and Patriotism
- Lee County Hurricane Irma
- Golisano Children's Hospital
- Hurricane in Louisiana
- The Invest in America's Veterans Foundation
FAQs
Chapter 696 Financial Support
Chapter 696 Financial Support
- How can I become a member of Chapter 696? Simply download the Membership Application Form in the download section at the bottom of this site and follow the instructions on the application.
Chapter Activities
Chapter 696 Current Activity
Bert Kurland Junior Vice Commander passed away February 4, 2020. He was our Chapter Hero. Rest in peace our Brother in Arms.
Chapter Officers 2022/23
- *Commander - Jack Wagner
- *Senior Vice Commander - Dan Bernard
- *Junior Vice Commander - Ed Charles
- Adjutant -Jerry Frease
- *Finance Officer - Robert Johnston
- Senior Committee Member - Sam Fantino
- Junior Committee Member -
- *Sargeant-at- Arms - Jim Connor
- *Trustee Two Year -Rob Duffney
- *Trustee One Year - Roger Murray
- Service Officer -
- Welfare Officer - Chaplain - Dan Bernard
- Americanism Officer - Richard Metzger
- VA Representative -
* represents Voted Positions, the remaining are appointed
LATEST HAPPENINGS
Bert Kurland going to his final resting place
Colonel Bert Kurland
Our Junior Vice Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Southwest Florida (Lee, Collier & Hendry Counties) was born on November
10, 1926 and passed away on February 4, 2020.
Bert was combat wounded while serving in the Pacific Theater in WWII in 1945 on a combat jump in the Philippines. Bert also did several tours in Vietnam as a Special Forces Commander.
In his Military Career Bert was awarded the Silver Star, 4 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal along with several Campaign Ribbons.