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2. Purple Heart - Wikipedia

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   The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters on 7 August 1782. The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers by Washington himself.

3. Purple Heart Foundation - Wikipedia

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   The Purple Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Annandale, Virginia. Its declared purpose is "to enhance the quality of life of Purple Heart recipients and other honorably discharged veterans and their families."

4. Military Order of the Purple Heart - Wikipedia

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   Website. purpleheart.org. The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is a congressionally chartered (Title 36 USC Chapter 1405) United States war veterans organization. Headquartered just outside Washington, D.C., it has a membership of approximately 45,300 veterans. It is unique in that its members are exclusively men and women who have ...

5. Kennesaw veteran's Purple Heart found after decades, being ...

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   May 24, 2024 at 5:57 AM. KENNESAW, Ga. - Just in time for Memorial Day, a World War II veteran from Kennesaw will finally be reunited with his Purple Heart medal. The medal is currently en route ...

6. 73 years later, St. Peter man finally receiving his Purple Heart

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   Earl "Sonny" Meyer, a 97-year-old retired farmer and Korean War veteran, was alone at his St. Peter home Monday evening when his phone rang. "Corporal Meyer," a voice on the other end of the line ...

7. Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years ...

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   ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) — After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart medal on Friday. The Army ...