Stories of Valor of Combat Wounded Veterans and Purple Heart ...

On September 11, 1944, Private First Class Bailey, a member of the Medical Detachment, 362nd Infantry Regiment, was wounded at North Apennines, near Florence, ...

Stories of Valor Archive - National Purple Heart Honor Mission

An archive of Stories of Valor of Combat Wounded Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients share by the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.

"Stories of Valor" - Featuring Purple Heart Recipient Kevin Wallace

It is specifically awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy of the United ...

4 Powerful Stories of Purple Heart Recipients - Make the Connection

“I'm only here because a young Navy corpsman showed amazing courage under fire and saved my life.” Justin, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Reservist, was on ...

Nexen Hero Stories

... PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS THROUGH STORIES FROM COMBAT-WOUNDED VETERANS. Nexen Tire highlighting Purple Heart recipients' courage, sacrifice in combat, recovery ...

The Valor of Combat Wounded Veterans - DVIDS

The 4th Infantry Division celebrates Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7, which recognizes the acts of meritorious service performed by Soldiers in combat.

3 Stories of Bravery that Help Show What a Purple Heart Means - USO

In honor of Purple Heart Day, here are three stories of Purple Heart recipients, who not only were wounded or killed as a result of enemy ...

It's Never Too Late: Vietnam Veteran Awarded Purple Heart After ...

Muhammad sustained the wounds during his first combat mission while serving on a tank crew during the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, during the ...

Veteran Stories - Purple Heart Homes, Inc.

Aaron Cash. Mr. Cash served nine years in the U.S. Army, fighting alongside the Marines in seven major battles and two invasions. ...

Local veteran and Purple Heart recipient speaks out about PTSD

A U.S. combat veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart living in Orange County is speaking out about his harrowing experience in ...

Veteran Resources - Purple Heart Foundation

These are some of the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Experts estimate that between 25% and 30% of Vietnam veterans who fought in combat have ...

A Few Stories for Purple Heart Day - Operation Meatball

Darroll "Lefty" Lee (centre of picture) was wounded on February 28, 1945, during the battle of Iwo Jima “There were five of us in this group, a ...

Purple Heart recipient shares combat story *graphic* - YouTube

US Army Purple Heart recipient Kerry Glennon shares his graphic combat story that led to him receiving the Purple Heart.

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Our members are Combat Wounded Veterans who are dedicated to our country and our veteran community. We endeavor to do better for each other and by each other ...

OEM Observes the 10th Anniversary of Purple Heart Day | Article

As well as honoring those wounded in combat, this iteration of the Purple Heart recognized commendable action. ... And veteran and military ...

The Purple Heart: America's Oldest Medal - Department of Defense

Once again, the medal was awarded for meritorious service, but now soldiers could also receive it if they'd been wounded by the enemy. The award ...

The History of the Purple Heart | New Orleans

... combat veteran. On May 19, Duet and his ... Many wounded or killed servicemembers did not receive their Purple Heart until after the war.

Honoring Our Heroes: The History and Significance of Purple Heart ...

... wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. military. ... soldier who displayed exceptional valor in combat. The purple heart ...

Stolen Valor Is So Grubby—Stolen for What? To Impress Who?

The wannabe producer was pleased to use a combat-wounded veteran. My friend was only a voice, so what's it matter? I did send him an email ...

Purple Heart Day August 7: Honoring Those Wounded or Killed ...

We also believe that we all have a role to play in ensuring those stories of bravery are not lost with time. That's why our members, or as we ...