Every year on August 7, we observe Purple Heart Day to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been injured or lost their lives in service to our country.
The Roll of Honor is a publicly accessible, online catalogue of Purple Heart recipients and their stories.
An Army Veteran earned and lost a Purple Heart. A VA nurse and fellow Veteran replaced it.
August 7 is National Purple Heart Day, honoring the men and women who have been wounded or killed while serving our country. In recognition of this day, Team RWB will host a Purple Heart Workout Aug. 5-13.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran James “Jimmy” Hauck, who served as a heavy equipment mechanic during the Vietnam War.
Veteran received his Purple Heart and other awards April 7 at Birmingham VA in front of his family 55 years after serving in Vietnam.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps and Vietnam Veteran Jay Vargas, who was awarded a Medal of Honor.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Force Veteran Fred G. Holden, who served as a B-24 engineer and gunner during World War II.
#VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran George S. Patton, who served during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Ed Dougherty, who served in Vietnam.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Robert “Bob” Kalsu, who was a first lieutenant and served during the Vietnam War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Lewis Millett, who served in World War II and received a Medal of Honor for leading a bayonet charge while serving in Korea.
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