According to Army Human Resources Command, these are injuries that do and not justify a Purple Heart award. Injuries that do qualify for a Purple Heart: Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel or ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — August 7 is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates men and women who wounded or killed by an opposing armed forces during military service. At Fort Leonard Wood, more than ...

The first Purple Heart was created by Gen. George Washington in 1782 to recognized meritorious service in combat. But it quickly fell into disuse. Revived in 1932, the medal was changed into a ...

The Army spokesman said the Human Resources command would continue to review Purple Heart nominations for 11 additional soldiers at the base. Mike Pridgeon also received the award on Wednesday.

The Purple Heart is awarded for "being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an ... A human military member received the award and pinned it ...

The Purple Heart, she said, would prove to everyone what she already knows: She sacrificed for her country. Sponsor Message "I know I'm not the only one it happened to," she said.

Woman Reunites 1950s Purple Heart with Recipients' Family After Finding It in Thrift Shop Albritton was just 18 years old when he was deployed to Vietnam to serve in the U.S. Army in 1968 ...

Purple Heart medals are seen at an Aug. 30, 2011, ceremony at Fort Campbell, ... The change went into effect June 8, said Lt. Col. Matt Fontaine, a top spokesman for Army Human Resources Command.

19 Purple Hearts lie on velvet ready to be awarded to soldiers of the 39th Brigade Combat Team for wounds received while fighting in Iraq. (Staff Sgt. Rebekah-Mae Bruns/U.S. Army photo) ...

The Purple Heart, she said, would prove to everyone what she already knows: She sacrificed for her country. "I know I'm not the only one it happened to," she said. "It's very frustrating.

Hosted by U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Jennifer Hunt, VA News shares stories of service and healing. Veterans explore DC memorials through virtual reality, Vietnam Veterans are ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — August 7 is Purple Heart Day, which commemorates men and women who wounded or killed by an opposing armed forces during military service. At Fort Leonard Wood, more than ...