As some references to the historic contribution of women and other marginalized groups are being erased from the federal ...

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

Friends and family of a Vietnam veteran symbolically honored him with a Purple Heart medal he never received 55 years ago while recovering in Japan. Many know Lester F. Wray III as “Ripper” Wray or ...

Kennedy received the Purple Heart for being wounded in World War II. He is the only president to have one. About 1.07 million Purple Hearts were awarded during World War II. In 1942, Army Lt.

With World War II raging in Europe and the Pacific ... “One of the guys said, ‘There’s your Purple Heart.’” He also earned a Bronze Star, with a “V” device for valor.

Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.

A mostly forgotten plaque memorializing nine “boys of Lowertown” who died in service to our country is being added to the Secret Weapons of World War II exhibit temporarily, after the owner of the ...

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Providence Academy –  a Pre-K–12 “classical Christian school” ...

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 ...