The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured and killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire. It acknowledges the physical sacrifice of service to the nation.

Caraday of Corpus Christi was recently honored with the prestigious Purple Heart designation for its efforts in providing ...

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Niagara County officials are starting to plan for this year's Purple Heart celebration. The event will be held Aug. 3 at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport, where more names ...

A Purple Heart Ceremony at Fort Carson on Tuesday honored Captain James McDaniel. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Years of service in the Army sparked a Bond Hill native’s dedication to service that has now led him to being a police officer. Whether it is finding explosives on the ...

State Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is celebrating New York’s official designation as a Purple Heart State.

FORT CARSON — The Purple Heart recognizes soldiers who have been wounded in combat. Tuesday, one soldier at Fort Carson received the honor after suffering a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan ...

Instead, it has turned into a bit of a mystery. After a Purple Heart military medal was found in a deceased Iowan's safe-deposit box, State Treasurer Roby Smith arranged to return the unclaimed ...

A former US Marine has admitted to making false claims about being injured in Iraq to receive benefits and apply for a Purple Heart award, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.