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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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Robert Withers Obituary (thenewsenterprise)
Robert Withers

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Robert Withers

Robert Gordon Withers, 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014. He was born to Thomas Harrison Withers and Mabel Claire Markham Withers Jan. 7, 1929, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bob, also known as "Gunny," served his country with honor, beginning in 1944 when, as a teenager, he joined the Merchant Marines and then the United States Marine Corps in 1945. A medaled combat veteran, Bob was twice awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in South Korea, during the...
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Bruce Keller Obituary (NKY)
Bruce Keller

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JB Price Obituary (Louisville)
JB Price

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

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Rev. Howard Benson

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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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John Gaston

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Rupert Greenlaw

LUBEC - Rupert U. Greenlaw, 96, passed away...

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William Helmer

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T. Jenkins

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Miguel Leal

LEAL Miguel D. (Mike) Leal, entered eternal...

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Michael Sanchez Obituary (Batesville)
Michael Sanchez

On Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the age of 67,...

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Thomas Welsh

Thomas E. Welsh Age 66 of Wilmington, passed...

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John CRIMMINS Sr.

CRIMMINS - John J. Sr., 90 of East Hampton, NY...

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Joseph DeLuca

DeLuca, Joseph T. Joseph Thomas DeLuca, age 93...

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Roland DeVoe

PLAINVILLE - Roland Gary DeVoe passed away...

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William Finley

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John Fletcher

John B. Fletcher, 69, of Marlborough,...

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James Gilbert

James Gilbert AIKEN CO., S.C. - James "Uncle...

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Ralph GRUNERUD

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Andre Mallette

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