That's why the gold medal on ... figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding.” But that award fell out of use after the Revolutionary War through just after ...

After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...

one of the biggest and bloodiest battles of the war. For his service, he was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart medal. The fate of that medal, earned by blood and sacrifice, spanned the decades.

The Iowa Treasurer’s Office, which returned the Purple Heart to the family of Garold Hayes, now seeks Iowans’ help ...

Colorado honors Korean War veterans in annual Military Appreciation Day, recognizing their service and sacrifice in the ...

Lt. j.g. John Koelsch was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a rescue helicopter pilot during the Korean War. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) During the Korean War ...

The Purple Heart medal is awarded to U.S. military members ... having served in the Korean War, the Treasurer’s Office said. “These are Iowans that served. They were injured for our country.

State Treasurer Roby Smith hosted an event today to return an Iowan’s Purple Heart his closest living relative. Smith says ...

Operation Purple Hearts ... to receive Purple Heart for WW II service Vietnam vet reunited with lost Purple Heart Medal State treasurer returns Purple Heart to daughter of Korean War vet Purple ...