Times Hudson Valley: National Purple Heart Day observed

As part of the nationwide celebration of National Purple Heart Day on Saturday, August 7, the National Purple Heart Honor Mission held a special Purple Heart Day Ceremony at historic Washington’s Headquarters, the birthplace of the Badge of Military Merit, the precursor to the Purple Heart.

More than 1.8 million American service members have been awarded the Purple Heart, either having been wounded- or killed-in-action. This special tribute ceremony included musical salutes, a wreath laying and remarks by the Purple Heart recipients.

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