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 nation.

Osceola “Ozzie” Fletcher was wounded during World War II's Battle of Normandy, but was denied the Purple Heart due to racial inequalities Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports ...

Grindstaff received the Purple Heart for his selfless service and actions on October 14, 2010, during an improvised explosive device attack that took place in Afghanistan. At the time of the ...

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