Latest "Purple Heart" stories

Purple Heart medals are seen at an Aug. 30, 2011, ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Advocates seeking Purple Heart for soldier hurt during 2009 attack appeal to SCOTUS

The appeal to the Supreme Court — which has garnered support from two former Trump admin. officials — follows years of efforts by the late Staff Sgt. Joshua Berry’s family.

By Irene Loewenson

6 months ago

Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ is a love story with a wounded premise

Watch "Purple Hearts" on Netflix.

By Sarah Sicard

6 months ago

Denied a Purple Heart after a perforated eardrum in combat? Army says to try again

"The two critical factors are the degree to which the enemy or hostile force caused the wound, and whether the wound was so severe that it required treatment by a medical officer," according to the Army's MILPER message.

By Rachel Nostrant

8 months ago

UNC law students help Vietnam War veteran get Purple Heart

Spencer served in the infantry in South Vietnam, where he was hit in the neck with shrapnel.

By Kate Murphy, News & Observer via the AP

15 months ago

Lowest depth to highest peak: How a wounded Army vet climbed the Seven Summits

Breckheimer's Stryker vehicle ran over an IED in 2009. More than a decade later, he'd summit the tallest peak on all seven continents.

By Adam Morey

20 months ago

A 99-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his medals

Soldier served in Allied invasion of Italy.

24 months ago