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 ...

FAIR LAWN, New Jersey (WABC) -- One of the highest military honors, the Purple Heart, was given to a war hero's family in New ...

The return of John L. Moore's Purple Heart was presented Wednesday morning at the World War II Memorial in front of the ...

The Purple Heart is America’s oldest decoration for military merit. It was created by General George Washington in 1782. The purple heart bears his image and the Washington family crest.

The marine's toddler was sitting on Wilson's lap, playing with the medals on his dress uniform, including a Purple Heart. "She was associating my uniform with her father," Wilson, now 43, recalls.

The Purple Heart is so esteemed as a medal in part because it’s closely tied to the history of serving in the military. As a military award, it has its roots in the very beginning of the United ...

Friends, family, fellow soldiers and more gathered Saturday for a Purple Heart Service at the House of Hope Church to remember Army Spc. Henry “Mitch” Mayfield Jr. Mayfield, 23, was kil… ...

When Teresa Ferrin found a Purple Heart at the Phoenix thrift store where she works, she knew it had to be important to somebody. “Every time I’ve ever seen (medals) in a Goodwill or something ...

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 ...

A WWII veteran’s sons hope to give his long-lost Purple Heart medal to his grandson, who also served in the Army and had a special bond with him.

KITTERY, Maine — Maine’s oldest incorporated community is the newest Purple Heart town. Members of the Kittery Town Council unanimously voted to have the town christened with the title at its ...