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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 Wagner Obituary (thestate)
Richard Wagner

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

Richard Frazier Wagner LUGOFF - Richard Frazier Wagner's battle against renal cell carcinoma ended at home Thursday, July 24, 2014. Born March 9, 1942, his family resided in Concordia, KS, until 1958 when they moved to Topeka. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1960, enlisted in the US Marine Corps, transferred to the US Army and served for over 20 years, retiring in 1981 as MSG. He completed two tours in Viet Nam, and numerous assignments throughout the US, Europe and Korea. Following...
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Raymond Gaus Obituary (Observer-Reporter)
Raymond Gaus

Raymond K. "Bud" Gaus, 90, of Amity, passed...

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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

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Clayton Springer

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

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William Vanover

MARION, MT William C. "Bill" Vanover, 90, died...

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Charles Allen

Charles Allen January 18, 1926 - July 15, 2014...

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Charles Athans

Dr. Charles Athans our beloved one, passed away...

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Richard Bowers

Richard Bowers Keokuk, Iowa Richard G....

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MO BREEDING Obituary (Oklahoman)
MO BREEDING

October 15, 1921 - July 19, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY...

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ARTHUR COSING Obituary (WashingtonPost)
ARTHUR COSING Jr.

COSING ARTHUR PAUL COSING, JR. May 11, 1926...

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Peter Duchscherer

Longtime Fairbanksan and retired military...

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Rudolph Gamboa

Rudolph (Rudy) G. Gamboa passed away at the age...

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John Gobrecht

HANOVER John W. "Johnny" "Paw Paw" Gobrecht,...

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James Goold

Goold, James M. June 12, 1947 - July 24, 2014...

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Samuel Hoffman

HOFFMAN Lt. Col. Samuel Bruce Hoffman, USAF...

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Joseph Jackson

JACKSON Mr. Joseph Calvin Jackson - born April...

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John Kabboord

John J. Kabboord, Sr. Cocoa Beach, FL John...

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Edward Krzewinski

Krzewinski, Edward J. Joined his wife...

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Darrel Larsen

Born in Delta, Colorado, in 1922, Darrel E....

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