He had earned a Purple Heart, a European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, a combat infantryman badge, and the good conduct and World War II victory medals ...
“The Purple Heart means quite a bit,” Sergeant Harold “Bud” Pressel told abc27 News. “But I wasn’t sure I’d get it. The World War II Veteran received the medal Wednesday at the ...
Purple Heart Medal’s Owner Identified as ‘a Man’s Man’ Who Fought in WWII For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals.
His grandfather, Julius Bendett, was wounded in combat during World War II and awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice. Despite being shot in battle, Julius was not sent home—instead ...
State Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is celebrating New York’s official designation as a Purple Heart State.