National holidays come and go, but one that must be on the radar of every American is Purple Heart Day. Falling on August 7, Purple Heart Day is a commemorative occasion honoring service men and women ...

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 the ...

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, ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – August 7th is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The National Day Calendar states that the Purple ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – August 7 was Purple Heart Day, remembering and honoring service members who were injured or killed in combat. The Purple Heart signifies dedication to our country and makes ...

FORT HOOD — The annual Military Order of the Purple Heart Ball will be held on. Feb 11 at the Lone Star Conference Center (formerly know as Club Hood), which is located on Fort Hood’s 24th Street, ...

DIGHTON — It only took 91 years for Peter Joseph Hebert to be awarded his Purple Heart. The Taunton native, who died in 1976 at age 81, fought in World War I as part of the U.S. Army’s 6th Engineers ...

On August 7th, Americans take the time to recognize and celebrate Purple Heart Day, an annually observed holiday that honors and remembers those who served and received a Purple Heart. A Purple Heart ...

A trail to honor Chautauqua County’s Purple Heart recipients is in development. The advisory committee envisions a three-year project that will create a trail from the Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans ...

SOCORRO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Socorro is set to designate itself a Purple Heart City with an official proclamation on Thursday, commemorating the city's military and veteran community. During its ...