It means a lot to my heart,” Jerry Moore said of receiving his late brother’s Purple Heart medal from World War II. “I don’t ...

A WWII veteran’s sons hope to give his long-lost Purple Heart medal to his grandson, who also served in the Army and had a special bond with him.

Those awarded the Purple Heart are entitled to many federal and state benefits.

BOERNE, Texas — National Purple Heart Day has been a time to honor members of the military who have received the award, which is given to those who were wounded, or killed in combat. A fast ...

Andromeda never looked as good as it does in a new image from the Chandra X-ray observatory and a range of powerful telescopes. A fitting tribute to dark matter pioneer Vera Rubin.

On Aug. 7 we honor those who have been wounded or killed in service to the country with Purple Heart Day. Here's what to know.

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

A US Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient named Harry Perez Cerezo recently celebrated his 101st birthday at Hooters — now an annual tradition for him.

The Clinton County American Legion and the Town of Plattsburgh hosted a National Purple Heart Day ceremony at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Park Wednesday evening.

The City of Chicago today joined a national initiative becoming a “Purple Heart City.” Signs have been unveiled on LaSalle Street at the entrance to City Hall and at the site of Fort Dearborn ...

The Purple Heart is one of the oldest and most recognized American military medals, awarded to servicemembers who were killed or wounded by enemy action. The conflicts 2001 to the present have ...

KITTERY, Maine — Maine’s oldest incorporated community is the newest Purple Heart town. Members of the Kittery Town Council unanimously voted to have the town christened with the title at its ...