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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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David HAMM Obituary (Spokesman)
David HAMM

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient David HAMM

HAMM, David Roberts (Age 89) After spending a weekend surrounded by family and friends, David Roberts Hamm left this earthly world on July 15, 2014. Born to William Hamm and Isabelle Driskell Hamm in Blackwater, Missouri, on January 27, 1925, he was the third of five brothers. David's life was shaped by the experiences of his youth during the Great Depression and his coming of age during World War II. David enlisted in the US Marine Corps just after his 17th birthday. Sent to the South...
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Robert Burke Obituary (DFW)
Robert Burke

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Edward Dytko

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STEPHEN COOPER

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Charles Crain

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Lester Folensbee

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Joseph Gorski

JAFFREY - Joseph J. Gorski, 93, of Jaffrey died...

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James Heller

James A. Heller passed away peacefully, Sunday...

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Mack Johnson

Johnson, Mack Sep. 18, 1923 - May 10, 2014 ...

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Francis Livelsberger

HANOVER Francis H. Livelsberger died Saturday,...

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William Schrumpf

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Lawrence Sumner

Sumner, Lawrence Robert “Bob”;...

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Homer Winfrey

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David Hamm

(Age 89) After spending a weekend...

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Melvin Mahurin

Melvin K. "Butch" Mahurin 66 – Plainfield, passed...

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Alvin Merkord

Alvin John Merkord Fillmore, California Alvin...

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William "Bill" Roach

WILLIAM "BILL" DANIEL ROACH William "Bill"...

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Herbert Taff

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Wendell Williams

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John Baker Obituary (Ohio)
John Baker

John A. Baker John A. Baker, age 94, went...

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Donald JAMES

JAMES, Donald E. Donald E. James, of Lake...

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