Military aircraft land at Boston Logan for funeral of ‘true American hero’ who spent 6-plus years in captivity during Vietnam War
U.S. military aircraft were spotted landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Friday ahead of a funeral for a “true ...
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Vietnam veteran, a founder of Hattiesburg Convention Commission passes away
Charles J. Brown was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who was decorated with Bronze Star medals, two Purple Heart medals and numerous citations with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He served ...
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Purple Heart reclaimed after being left in safe deposit box
During a ceremonial news conference Wednesday at the Iowa Capitol, State Treasurer Roby Smith delivered the medal ... the Purple Heart in his safe deposit box, having served in the Korean War ...
York WWII vet, 100, to finally get his Purple Heart 80 years after his plane was shot down
Harold "Bud" Pressel was injured when he bailed from his B-24 after it was struck by flak over enemy lines in 1944. He's finally getting his medal.
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State Treasurer helps Iowa family reunite with veteran’s Purple Heart Medal
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The family of an Iowa veteran was reunited with his Purple Heart Medal on Wednesday. The State Treasurer’s office says it found the military medal inside a safety ...