Latest "Purple Heart" stories

Earl Meyer, who fought for the U.S. Army in the Korean War, wipes away a tear while talking with fellow veterans at the American Legion, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in St. Peter, Minn.

Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart

Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.

By Mark Vancleave

4 weeks ago

100-year-old veteran getting help seeking Purple Heart for WWII injury

Army veteran Raymond Chambers never received a Purple Heart despite being wounded while serving during World War II.

By Sam Still, Chattanooga Times Free Press

6 months ago

Woman who faked being cancer-stricken Marine gets 6 years in prison

A woman received a nearly six-year federal prison sentence for using stolen information to pose as a sick Marine and commit a “massive fraud scheme."

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

Recipients look back at their service on National Purple Heart Day

National Purple Heart day is on August 7.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

16 months ago

Advocates seeking Purple Heart for soldier hurt during 2009 attack appeal to SCOTUS

The appeal to the Supreme Court — which has garnered support from two former Trump admin. officials — follows years of efforts by the late Staff Sgt. Joshua Berry’s family.

By Irene Loewenson

16 months ago

Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ is a love story with a wounded premise

Watch "Purple Hearts" on Netflix.

By Sarah Sicard

17 months ago