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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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Howard Munson Obituary (MyWestTexas)
Howard Munson

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Howard Munson

Howard Lee "Barney" Munson, 88 of San Angelo passed from this earthly world on December 5, 2013 to be with his heavenly father. Barney was born on March 19, 1925 in Yale Oklahoma to Ruth Ellen Allison and Joseph Coy Munson. He was drafted into WWII on July 19, 1943. He was a Navy corpsman serving in the South Pacific until his discharge with full military honors including a purple heart on February 26, 1946. Barney met the love of his life Theola Faye Reuter as young teenager in 1939. After...
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Arthur Billups

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Frederick Frankville

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Charles Gillis

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Richard HUNT Jr.

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John Johnson

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Wesley KNIGHT

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Wesley Knight

Wesley Keith Knight May 17, 1944 December...

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Albert Kovacs

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Howard Lindsey

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Lee McCutchen

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Howard Munson

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Edward NELSON

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Roderick Riggs

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Reed Squires

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Edwin Usn

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Ralph Auer

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J. Baese

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