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The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is a New York State facility whose mission is to collect, preserve & share the stories of Purple Heart recipients.
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The Roll of Honor database is an electronic database of Purple Heart recipients representing all 50 states , Puerto Rico, Guam and the Phillippines. The Roll of Honor also commemorates recipients from the Civil War through Afghanistan. This database represents a fraction of the estimated 1.8 million recipients it is believed there have been since the award was established in 1932. The Roll of Honor continues to grow as new enrollments are received daily.

06/25/2026

30 YEARS AGO TODAY, 25 June 1996: Khobar Towers Bombing, Dharan, Saudi Arabia

At approximately 8:00 p.m. a septic truck that had been backed up to the perimeter of the U.S. compound detonated causing a massive explosion at the complex. The Explosion took the lives of 19 airmen and wounded more than 400 other airmen and civilians. One of those wounded was Senior Airman Josephine Keller, 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, U.S. Air Force. Although stunned and disoriented by the blast, she quickly began to assist with triage and treatment of the wounded. After a day and a half of non-stop activity, two officers asked her if she had been treated. Although she tried to delay treatment, the officers demanded that she be evaluated. She then realized that sha had indeed been wounded!
The events of that night convinced her to make a career of the military and in so doing, not let the terrorists win.

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06/16/2026

20 YEARS AGO TODAY: 16 June 2006 Operation Iraqi Freedom
Second Lieutenant Scott E. Cassidy- U.S. Army
2nd Lt. Scott Cassidy served with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. He was wounded in action on 6 June 2006, 16 June 2006, 14 August 2006, and received a Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
2nd Lt. Cassidy was wounded the second time 16 June 2006 (20 years ago today) when he was leading his unit on a route security mission in Southwest Baghdad and his vehicle was hit with an IED blast. He sustained shrapnel wounds and suffered a concussion but was able to complete the mission before being evacuated to Baghdad International Airport for treatment. Listen to 2nd Lt. Cassidy talk about being wounded on three separate incidents and what the Purple Heart means to him.
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06/14/2026

HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY: UNITED STATES ARMY 14 June 1775- 14 June 2026

The Continental Congress approves the formation of an Army. What began as a small force of Light Infantry has become perhaps the most powerful Army in the World. It has served this nation across four centuries of our history.

Below is the resolution that began the United States Army:

“Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pen[n]sylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia; that each company consist of a captain, three lieutenants, four serjeants, four corporals, a drummer or trumpeter, and sixty-eight privates.

That each company, as soon as compleated, shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army.

That the pay of the Officers and privates be as follows, viz. a captain @ 20 dollars per month; a lieutenant @ 13 1/3 dollars; a serjeant @ 8 dollars; a corporal @ 7 1/3 dollars; drummer or [trumpeter] @ 7 1/3 doll.; privates @ 6 2/3 dollars; to find their own arms and cloaths.”

That the form of the enlistment be in the following words:

I have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in the American continental army, for one year, unless sooner discharged: And I do bind myself to conform, in all instances, to such rules and regulations, as are, or shall be, established for the government of the said Army.

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06/12/2026

60 YEARS AGO TODAY: 12 June 1966 VIETNAM
Sergeant Ralph Rogers, 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Sgt. Rogers was company maintenance chief, and as he puts it “We served as both infantry Marines and mechanics.” When one ended the other began.” On 12 June 1966, he was manning the .50 caliber machine gun on his amtrack as they were moving from one place to another. The amtrack struck a mine, throwing Sgt. Rogers and the machine gun in front of the vehicle. The machine gun landed on him. When he regained consciousness, he thought he was dead, then realized he had survived! He subsequently recovered and returned to Vietnam for a second tour in 1968.

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06/08/2026

KOREA 75 YEARS AGO TODAY: 8 June 1951

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alfred D. Trombly’s actions resulted in his being the Navy Cross. Below is the citation for his Navy Cross:

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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Alfred D. Trombly… United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Corpsman with a Marine Company of the Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 June 1951. Serving as a Medical Corpsman, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Trombly advanced with his company into enemy terrain when the unit was subjected to an intense barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire, causing numerous casualties. Courageously and with complete disregard for his personal safety, he refused to take cover from the vicious hail of bursting shells and shrapnel, and despite a serious wound in the leg, crawled from fallen man to fallen man, coolly administering first aid. When the enemy fire increased in intensity, he threw himself over two wounded comrades, using his own body as a shield to protect them. He was again seriously wounded in the back by shrapnel, but despite the excruciating pain of his wounds, he continued fearlessly to administer aid to the wounded, refusing aid for himself until all other casualties had been properly cared for. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Trombly's display of outstanding courage and devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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06/06/2026

WORLD WAR II: 82 YEARS AGO TODAY: JUNE 6, 1944: D-DAY, THE INVASION OF NORMANDY
Beginning with paratroop landings the night of June 5-6, the Allies invaded France for the opening of the second front, attacking Germany from the North as well as the South (Italy). Over 250,000 Allied personnel were part of the invasion, each with their own stories.
Here Are five who were part of “The Longest Day"

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06/01/2026

THE ROLL OF HONOR: PRESERVING AND SHARING THE STORIES OF PURPLE HEART RECIPEINTS WITH YOUR HELP.
If you are or know a Purple Heart recipient, help us to preserve their history and commemorate their sacrifices by enrolling in the Roll of Honor database.

WHAT IS THE ROLL OF HONOR?
The Roll of Honor is a database of Purple Heart recipients created and managed exclusively by the Hall of Honor as there is no comprehensive list of Purple Heart recipients in existence. The goal is to develop as comprehensive a list as possible, but we need your help to enroll recipients as we continue to build that database. Recipients, their families or even friends can enroll someone in the Roll of Honor.

HOW CAN A RECIPIENT BE ENROLLED?
You can download an enrollment form from our website enrollment link: (https://www.thepurpleheart.com/enrollment/ ). Or if you prefer, you can call us at 845-561-1765 and we can mail you the enrollment form. Once you have the form, you can fill it out and include official documentation verification that the award was made and return it to the Hall of Honor. We will send an acknowledgment letter to let you know when the enrollment has been completed. If you have any questions about the process, please give us a call at 845-561-1765.

05/30/2026

Memorial Day (Traditional)
The origins of Memorial Day go back to the Civil War era. After the War ended, there were local observances to decorate the graves of those who had fallen during the conflict. In 1868, John A. Logan, Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, called for a day to recognize all those who fell in defense of the Nation.
Today, we commemorate all who have died in service to our nation. The poem below pays homage to the origin of this observance and is as relevant today as it was 160 years ago.

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05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY
Today we observe Memorial Day to honor all who have lost their lives in service to our Country. The men and women below represent all their brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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05/17/2026

IRAN-IRAQ WAR: 39 YEARS AGO TODAY 17 May 1987

USS Stark (FFG 31) Incident

The guided missile frigate USS Stark (FFG 31) was in international waters in the Persian Gulf during the latter stages of the Iran-Iraq War. The U.S. was supporting Iraq with war material during the conflict and saw Iraq as an ally. At approximately 9:00 p.m. local time, Stark was hit by two Exocet missiles fired by an Iraqi fighter aircraft. The resulting damage took the lives of 37 crew members of the ship including Electronics Technician Second Class Christopher DeAngelis. Petty Officer DeAngelis is a featured recipient in our Ultimate Sacrifice Gallery at the Hall of Honor.

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