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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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Kenneth Smith Obituary (DesMoinesRegister)
Kenneth Smith

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith Ames Kenneth Smith, 88, passed away March 12, 2014 at Windsor Manor in Nevada. A Burial with Military Honors of his cremated remains will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Ames Municipal Cemetery. Kenneth Lawrence Smith was born April 3, 1925 to Lawrence Elam and Mildred E. (Shore) Smith in Chariton, Iowa. Kenneth graduated from Chariton High School. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. After his time in the service, he attended Iowa...
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Teddy Walker Obituary (WausauDailyHerald)
Teddy Walker

Walker, Teddy A. Teddy A. Walker, 64, of...

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Loren Blechinger Obituary (TheNews-Messenger)
Loren Blechinger

Loren D. "Larry" Blechinger FREMONT: Loren D....

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James Campbell Obituary (SouthBendTribune)
James Campbell

James W. "Jay" Campbell Oct. 6, 1922 - March...

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Robert FALVEY Obituary (tbo)
Robert FALVEY Sr.

FALVEY, Robert Paul Sr., 97, passed away March...

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ROBERT FEELEY Obituary (TCPalm)
ROBERT FEELEY

ROBERT JOSEPH "BOB" FEELEY, 89, died March 11,...

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Glenn Hayes Obituary (TimesDaily)
Glenn Hayes

Glenn T. Hayes Glenn Thomas Hayes, 92, of...

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Eldon Johnson Obituary (StatesmanJournal)
Eldon Johnson

Eldon Richard Johnson February 27, 1925 -...

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Marvin Jordan Obituary (chicagosuntimes)
Marvin Jordan

Jordan, Marvin "Buck" June 13, 1929 - March 9,...

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Julius Koperski

Koperski, Julius Frank Left this earth...

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Wilburn Lance Obituary (GreenvilleOnline)
Wilburn Lance

WILBURN "DUB" LANCE Marietta Wilburn "Dub"...

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Charles Lobenthal Obituary (chronicleonline)
Charles Lobenthal

Charles "Charlie" Lobenthal, 88, of Beverly...

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Alton Mattoli Obituary (WickedLocal-Plymouth)
Alton Mattoli Jr.

Born on January 5, 1944, Alton P. Mattioli, Jr....

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Claude Rice Obituary (Syracuse)
Claude Rice

Claude A. Rice, 88, of Elbridge, formerly of...

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Robert Skelton Obituary (SFGate)
Robert Skelton

Robert W. "Bob" Skelton Dec. 23, 1921 - Mar....

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Ennis Stillwell Obituary (xeniagazette)
Ennis Stillwell

XENIA — Ennis C. Stillwell passed on...

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Burley Suddreth Obituary (Citizen-Times)
Burley Suddreth

Burley Azor "B.A." Suddreth Candler -...

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Joe Vargas Obituary (DFW)
Joe Vargas

Joe Vargas, 87, peacefully passed away...

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Edward Walsh Obituary (Providence)
Edward Walsh

WALSH, EDWARD J. SR. 89, of Narragansett,...

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Michael WIESER Obituary (SacBee)
Michael WIESER

WIESER, Michael Jerome Passed away...

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Orval Belcher

TUSCALOOSA | Major Orval Christopher Belcher,...

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James Arness

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H. Schwarzkopf

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