Purple heart

Black WWII veteran finally receives Purple Heart 77 years after being overlooked

Decades after he should have been recognized for serving in World War II, Osceola “Ozzie” Fletcher received a Purple Heart after sustaining injuries during the Battle of Normandy. The 99-year-old received the medal at the ...

Purple Heart recipient dies after saving 3-year-old granddaughter from explosion

After seeing the roof collapse onto his grandchild, 3-year-old Paetyn, the 69-year-old jumped into action. The quick-thinking veteran grabbed the little girl from the frightening flames and carried her to safety – what an amazing and ...