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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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Richard Chase Obituary (durantdemocrat)
Richard Chase

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Richard Chase

Richard Eugene Chase, 71, of Durant was born September 6, 1942 in Gotebo, OK to Samuel Chase and Blanch Thomas Chase, and passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at his home in Durant. Richard was baptized into the First Baptist Church in 1957 in Swan Lake, OK. In 1962 he was married to Opal Darlene Herrick in Hobart. They divorced in 1976. Richard joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 16. He served 12 years including two combat tours in Vietnam before receiving a medical retirement...
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Angelo Barone Obituary (Schuylkill)
Angelo Barone

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Michael Bartkowiak

Michael Raymond Bartkowiak, 62, passed away July...

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Louis Del Rio

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Carl Donica Jr.

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Logan Gremen

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Chester Harrington Jr.

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Kenneth Lund

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Neil McCauley

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Richard Myers

Richard George Myers, 80, Red Oak, died...

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James Yoder

James William Yoder Cedar City Jim Yoder was...

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Roland Carroll

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Raymond Gaus

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Alphonse Iannacone

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John Klacking

John (Jack) Melvin Klacking February 12, 1922...

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John Mahoney

1923-2014 John Vincent Mahoney, of Wayne,...

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Clayton Springer

Clayton Eugene Springer, 88, of Sun City Center,...

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Demosthenes Stathis

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William Vanover

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Richard Wagner

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