Navy E-5 Petty Officer Second Class Charles Elliott Mickey was aboard the USS Magoffin that left San Diego, transporting 500 ...

A Purple Heart medal found in a Georgia junkyard is returned to a family member of the World War II veteran who earned the honor.

In a gesture of gratitude, Scrap Mart flew the family to San Diego for their national convention to return the medal.

Vietnam War veteran receives Purple Heart Medal 54 years after being injured By Dawn Arden, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office June 30, 2025 ...

The mystery of how a Purple Heart medal ended up in a Georgia scrapyard is a step closer to being solved.

Scott Gorski, left, hugs his son Shawn Gorski after Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the family during a ceremony Thursday at the American Legion Post 75 ...

The modern Purple Heart was born, featuring a profile of Washington on a heart-shaped medal, draped in royal purple and edged with gold.

U.S. Sen. Jim Banks and Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker presented the Purple Heart to a military veteran and Summit City native during a ceremony in Fort Wayne Tuesday.

Unknowingly, the Purple Heart went with the car — and into the shredder. Rather than simply returning the medal in the mail, Scrap Mart wanted to do something more.

The discovery of a Purple Heart medal at a Newnan scrapyard has prompted a search for the recipient or next of kin to return the award.

Purple Heart recipient, retired Sgt. Lonnie Gaudet received a standing ovation during a special tribute at the Savannah Bananas game ...