Our KELOLAND News investigations have now helped two deserving war veterans get their Purple Hearts. The two men had a chance to meet one another at the latest Purple Heart presentation in Flandreau.

Purple Hearts were presented in two separate ceremonies on Jan. 26 and 27, 2022, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Daine and Rebecca plan to marry in September 2023.

The two men crafted an inscription to Speier from their firm, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, describing the Revolutionary War roots of the order of the Purple Heart.

Erica Laws said she kept her father’s two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Star medals and nearly 12 other war accolades next to his ashes at the family’s home. Police Handout.

Wounded soldier gets two Purple Hearts. Specialist, 27, was injured twice in Afghanistan. By Scott Huddleston, Staff Writer Updated July 2, 2013 12:13 a.m.

Most prominent honors: Two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge. Specialties: Infantry and Military Police. 0 Comments Get local news delivered to your inbox!

In April, Ohio awarded two Purple Hearts, one of which was for Futrell. New Hampshire also awarded five soldiers with the medal. All soldiers were a part of the same aviation regiment.

CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq -- Two "Golden Dragon" Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, were awarded the Purple Heart in a ...