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  2. National Purple Heart Day profile: Annie Fox - AOL

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    As the nation celebrates military heroes on National Purple Heart Day, AOL takes a look at some of the most compelling, heart-wrenching and heartwarming stories behind those who have earned the ...

  3. Purple Heart - Wikipedia

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    The Purple Heart award is a 1 + 3 ⁄ 8-inch-wide (35 mm) purple- and gold-colored heart-shaped brass-alloy medal containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the coat of arms of George Washington (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves.

  4. National Purple Heart Day profile: Chris Melendez - AOL

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    As the nation celebrates military heroes on National Purple Heart Day, AOL takes a look at some of the most compelling, heart-wrenching and heartwarming stories behind those who have earned the ...

  5. A Key West veteran was shot in combat 53 years ago. He just ...

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    But the Purple Heart had never materialized for Alce, who was honorably discharged on Aug. 1, 1970, having served in the 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry, Americal Division and the 101st Airborne Division.

  6. Gary B. Beikirch - Wikipedia

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    Purple Heart (2) Cross of Gallantry (Vietnam) Gary Burnell Beikirch (August 29, 1947 – December 26, 2021) was a United States Army soldier who received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor , for his actions during the Vietnam War .

  7. Leonard Matlovich - Wikipedia

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    Technical Sergeant Leonard Phillip Matlovich (July 6, 1943 – June 22, 1988) [1] was an American Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. [2]