Gen. Price's last active-duty assignment was as Chief of Staff, First U.S. Army, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. His ...

George Washington at Newburg, New York ... they did not recognize him with his national defense service medal, his Vietnam service medal or with his Purple Heart. They have since corrected this ...

On Nov. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m., Purple Hearts Reunited, in partnership with Lake Dallas Mayor Andi Nolan and VFW Post 10460, ...

On Nov. 7, the Leupp Veterans Organization installed signs recognizing the town as a Purple Heart Community. A celebration ...

Today, 56 years later, Ohlheiser finally received his Purple Heart Medal. Ohlheiser was just 19 years old when gunfire injured him on Sept. 29, 1968 in Da Nang, Vietnam during his service with ...

He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the National Defense Service Medal for his bravery. State Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Joe Angelino sponsored the naming bill in the state ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Purple Heart recognizes those ... The actual history of the medal began in the American Revolution. George Washington wanted to recognize soldiers who fought but were ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Purple Heart medal that belonged to a World War II Marine has been returned to the veteran’s daughter. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said he returned U.S ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced he has returned a Purple Heart medal belonging to a late World War II Marine from Decatur to the veteran’s daughter. U.S.

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. DECATUR - Ahead of Veterans Day, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced he has returned a Purple Heart medal ...