Purple Heart lost for decades returned to Massachusetts family
The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.
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The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.
The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
There are six unclaimed Purple Heart medals at the Massachusetts Treasurer's office in Boston.
There are six of the unclaimed medals at the state treasurer's office. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
World War II veteran Joseph Garrisi was severely injured in battle. His heroics left him not only with a scar, but two Purple Heart medals.
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
A Marine veteran from Haverhill got his Purple Heart today after waiting for 55 years.
A Marine veteran from Haverhill got his Purple Heart today after waiting for 55 years.
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