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. On Wednesday, ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — Assemblymember John McDonald and State Sen. Jake Ashby highlighted legislation that would designate New York as a Purple Heart State. Bill A.29/S.1889 is pending a decision by the ...

Nov. 11 (UPI) --A Purple Heart belonging to a World War II veteran from Illinois spent decades in a safe deposit box before being returned to his family in time for Veteran's Day. The Purple Heart, ...

The Purple Heart Medal weighs about an ounce – but it carries an immense weight of sacrifice, courage and honor. Purple Heart Day, observed annually on 7 August, honors the brave men and women who ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — It is one of the most-revered medals, but it is also one nobody wants to earn — the Purple Heart. National Purple Heart Day, observed each year on Aug. 7, is often described ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... DECATUR — Nearly 81 years to the date after 20-year-old Army Pfc. John L. Moore was wounded while fighting to liberate Europe during WWII, the Purple Heart ...