The Purple Heart is our nation's oldest military medal; frankly, it’s a medal no one wants. It is given for sacrifice.

The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured and killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire. It acknowledges the physical sacrifice of service to the nation.

In welcoming Montgomery and his family and friends, Clellan made a point that this Purple Heart ceremony was a long time coming. “The fact that it took 15 years for Will, who is a highly ...

Purple Heart Medal’s Owner Identified as ‘a Man’s Man’ Who Fought in WWII For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals.