It was March 12, 1971, in northern Vietnam’s Quin Tri, when the gun truck, “Proud American,” was struck by two B40 ...

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Mark McCarthy of Syracuse was gassed at the Battle of Belleau Wood. His family would have to wait 99 years for his Purple Heart.

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Aug. 7 is Purple Heart Day, a time for Americans to remember and honor those who were injured or killed by opposing armed forces during military service. More than 70 ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (KY3) - Fort Leonard Wood honored a soldier with his Purple Heart for his injuries in Afghanistan. “They describe Ryan’s room as looking like a tornado had come through ...

U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. William O. Wood's remains were identified and his family accepted the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart awards on his behalf.

WILLIAMSTOWN — The inaugural ceremony for a National Purple Heart Day celebration was held Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Park. George Washington started the Purple Heart program in the 1700s ...

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 ...

Grand Rapids Giving Back: Purple Heart recipient plaques represent civilian's honor to veterans Published: Jul. 04, 2014, 10:22 a.m.