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.

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

Giving Back: Purple Heart recipient plaques represent civilian's honor to veterans. Published: Jul. 04, 2014, 10:22 a.m. By . ... Purple Heart wood from South America, ...

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 ...