Three soldiers died and nearly 50 were wounded in the attack, many with traumatic brain injuries and concussions.

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.

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 ...

Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Garold Hayes’ family was overjoyed when they received the Purple Heart that had been stored in his safe deposit box and left unclaimed for years ...

A Korean War veteran is finally getting a Purple Heart at 93 years old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Lt. Sgt. LeRoy Campbell fought for almost 70 years to receive a ...

This April, Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Chapter 598 is hosting the 2024 Purple Heart Convention. There will be several activities throughout Corpus Christi during the three-day event.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Purple Heart awarded to a World War II officer found at a thrift store has made its way home to his family thanks to the dedicated efforts of a few Lowcountry residents.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Ahead of celebrating America's independence, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart medal to the son of a man who was a World War II veteran who was a ...

Little Elm was designated a Purple Heart Town by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Mayor Curtis Cornelius on Oct. 15. The Purple Heart Trail is a symbolic designation to roads ...