Redesignated the Purple Heart in 1932, it has been known as such ever since. Military service members receive the Purple Heart for being wounded or killed in any military action against an enemy.

NORTH TEXAS — With her hearing gone, and a career over, Gretchen Evans was more worried 18 years ago about putting her life ...

The Purple Heart, the oldest American military medal still awarded, honors the brave men and women who have suffered injuries or paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

FOUNTAIN — The local chapter of The Military Order of the Purple Heart (M.O.P.H) honored combat-wounded Veterans in recognition of National Purple Heart Day. The first Purple Heart was awarded ...

On Aug. 7, the Henry County Veterans Museum and New Castle American Legion Post 137 honored Henry County veterans who had ...

August 7 marks National Purple Heart Day, a day dedicated to honoring recipients of this prestigious award. More than 1.8 million Purple Heart medals have been presented to service members since ...

Recipients run the gamut, but primarily the Purple Heart is reserved for those who were wounded or killed in action. And time is eroding memories and the people who can tell the stories of these brave ...

Jimmie and Sharon Bryant donated a new Purple Heart Flag to the city of Lenoir on National Purple Heart Day, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, according to a press release form the city. Staff raised the new ...

HADLEY — An Army medic in the Vietnam War who earned a Purple Heart, Hadley resident Bob O’Neil returned home more than 50 years ago with no fanfare or community celebration recognizing his ...

Military service often comes with sacrifice and National Purple Heart Day is intended to honor those who have suffered wounds ...