Donald Trump received a Purple Heart medal from a Vietnam War veteran on Friday, despite being known for avoiding military duty himself.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) - The family of a Vietnam veteran is getting a special honor. They will receive a purple heart medal on behalf of their loved one. The medal was found in a forgotten safe ...

A long overdue honor is finally in the hands of a Vietnam War veteran from Texas. Saturnino Carpio suffered serious injuries in 1967 when his platoon was ambushed in South Vietnam.

A Vietnam War veteran was so moved by Donald Trump’s reaction to the assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., that he gave his Purple Heart to the former president on Friday.

Former President Trump on Friday met a Vietnam veteran who gave him his Purple Heart after being inspired by Trump's fortitude after an assassination attempt.

Portland Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart David Whitten was honored for his service at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 57 years after he was injured in combat.

On Aug. 7 we honor those who have been wounded or killed in service to the country with Purple Heart Day. Here's what to know.

Vietnam War veteran receives Purple Heart Medal 54 years after being injured By Dawn Arden, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office June 30, 2025 ...

78-year old Army veteran, Walter Hatcher, who earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart in Vietnam is getting a pinning ceremony and full honors.

As soon as I got that letter and I started reading it, I was ecstatic 56 years after being ambushed and wounded while carrying out *** search and destroy mission in South Vietnam army medic Sino ...