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The Purple Heart is the oldest American military combat honor still in existence. Awarded to those who are wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States, the Purple Heart is a symbol of courage and dedication in the face of mortal danger. This memorial site is dedicated to all the brave men and women who have been awarded this honor.
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James Hefner Obituary (NewsObserver)
James Hefner

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient James Hefner

James Russell "J.R." Hefner Raleigh James Russell (J.R.) Hefner of Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh died Thursday. He would have celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday. His family was at his bedside at his passing. Hefner worked for more than 40 years in the textile industry in North and South Carolina. He held various executive positions with Pacific Mills and Burlington Industries in Rhodhiss, NC; Franklinton, NC; Fayetteville, NC, and Asheboro, NC. He ended his career with...
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Willis Boyarsky Obituary (ModestoBee)
Willis Boyarsky

Willis Thomas Boyarsky June 8, 1919-June 24,...

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Donald Christensen Obituary (Omaha)
Donald Christensen

Christensen, Donald Glen Age 81 - Jul 5,...

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JOHN DANIEL Obituary (KnoxNews)
JOHN DANIEL

DANIEL, JOHN SPENCER, LTC, US ARMY (RET), LTC -...

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William Hepler

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Larry Mobley

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Robert Ouellette

Robert C. Ouellette Virginia Beach - Robert...

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William Scott Obituary (Columbian)
William Scott

WILLIAM HAROLD SCOTT February 14, 1924...

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Allen Young Obituary (DeseretNews)
Allen Young

Allen Dahl Young - Beloved husband, father,...

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James Russell Hefner Obituary (NewsObserver)
James Russell Hefner

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William Helmer Obituary (TimesUnion-Albany)
William Helmer

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Bruce Keller

KELLER Bruce "Butch" Keller, 80, of...

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James Kelly

Kelly James "Jim" Robert Kelly, age 95, of...

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Edwin Poplawski

Banker, innovator, community organizer in...

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JB Price Obituary (Louisville)
JB Price

Price, JB, born February 17, 1923 went to our...

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THOMAS ROBES Obituary (PostGazette)
THOMAS ROBES Sr.

ROBES THOMAS V. "SQUIRREL", Sr. Age 68, of...

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Rev. Howard Benson

The Rev. Howard C. Benson was embraced by...

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W. Deloach

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John DePasse Obituary (SouthOfBoston-Ledger)
John DePasse Jr.

John J. DePasse Jr., 66, of Brockton, died July...

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ARTHUR DINSMOOR

DINSMOOR, Arthur W. Of Medford, July 9 at age...

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John Gaston

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H. Schwarzkopf

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