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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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Gerald Coffee Obituary (militarytimes)
Gerald Coffee

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Gerald Coffee

Highly decorated photo reconnaissance pilot, seven-year Vietnam War POW, renowned speaker and author, loving husband and father, Captain Gerald "Jerry" Coffee, USN (Ret.), died of heart failure on November 13, 2021, in Alexandria, VA, surrounded by family. He was 87. He and wife Susan have called Hawaii home for 40+ years. A loving husband and father, Jerry is survived by children Kimberley Isaak, Steve, David, and Jerry Coffee, Jr.; step-children, Joy Ditto Hill and Kyle Ditto; 10...
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Raymond Bajor

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Joseph Leone

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Robert Brown

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JOHN J. "JACK" BURKE II

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Robert Harris Jr.

Harris, Jr., Robert Lee August 25, 1945 -...

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David Phillips Sr.

David Lee Phillips, Sr., age 77, DeMotte,...

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Norman Watko

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Leonard West

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James Boyers

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Russell Bush

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Philip Caldwell

Philip Allen Caldwell August 20,...

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Earl Caudill

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Ricardo Cortez

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Clifford Fagan

Clifford Lee Fagan March 11, 1931 - Nov. 21,...

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JOHN MORGAN

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Corliss Norton

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Charles Sangalli

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Raymond Smitka

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Lt. Tighe Jr.

Lt. Col. James J. Tighe Jr., 58, passed away...

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Col. Roy Knight, Jr.

  On May 19, 1967, Maj. Roy A. Knight,...

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