That's why the gold medal on a purple ribbon bears the profile of Washington. The original badge was directed by Washington to be “the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with ...

After racial inequalities prevented World War II veteran Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher from receiving a Purple Heart after his return ... of other complexions did get medals. They showed it in their ...

Jamie Bath found Gus Albritton's Purple Heart medals at a yard sale in Brooksfield, Florida — the same city where they were robbed from Albritton's home in 1982 Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News ...

But his medals, including a Purple Heart--were lost since then. It was found just this month, and the story of its return is miraculous. This all started about a month ago. Our officers ...

In Dayton, 93-year-old Leroy Campbell was presented with a Purple Heart coin for his service and injuries sustained in the ...

Including Purple Heart For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals.