As one walks around the Museum of Veterans in Vilonia, several Purple Hearts are displayed. To some, they simply look like a purple, heart-shaped figure bound with a thin edge ...

During last night’s meeting, the Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees proudly approved the designation of TVCC ...

The Vanderbilt community will honor First Sergeant Lawrence “Gator” Howard Jr., a decorated Army veteran, with a plaque ...

The Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Luncheon Committee will honor Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart recipients and their Guest Aug 2 at 11 a.m. at the Maxwell Convention Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial ...

More than 100 years after being wounded in World War I’s largest battle, Pvt. Alonzo Stanton has finally been recognized with ...

After 24 years since its disappearance, a family from Central Illinois was reunited with a Purple Heart from World War II.

A 55-year-old veteran of the U.S. Army who was wounded in action, awarded the Purple Heart and honorably discharged ...

The Purple Heart is awarded to military members wounded or killed in service. Its origins trace back to 1782 when George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit, later redesigned and ...

The modern Purple Heart was born, featuring a profile of Washington on a heart-shaped medal, draped in royal purple and edged with gold.

Ten New York Army National Guard soldiers who were wounded during an Iranian-backed militia attack on their base in Jordan received a Purple Heart.

UT Dallas unveils its first purple parking spot for Purple Heart recipients, signaling a strong veteran support message.