Coverage dated November 9, 2023 to November 11, 2023
Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart Headline from Military Times
Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.
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NBC 6 South Florida
Korean War veteran with shrapnel still embedded in thigh fights for Purple Heart 70 years later ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida) Published Nov 9, 2023
Same headline from 3 more outlets NBC 6 South Florida's feed description A 96-year-old Korean War veteran from Minnesota has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart medal.
WDIO Duluth
96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades ↗ (opens WDIO Duluth) Published Nov 9, 2023
Same headline from 18 more outlets WDIO Duluth's feed description Earl Meyer is suing the Army to try to get the Purple Heart medal that he says he earned when he was wounded during combat in 1951.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Korean War veteran, 96, still waiting for Purple Heart after 7 decades ↗ (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser) Published Nov 9, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description ST. PETER, Minn. >> Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War — he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh.
Military.com
Korean War Veteran, 96, Still Attempting to Get Purple Heart Medal After 7 Decades ↗ (opens Military.com) Published Nov 9, 2023
Military.com's feed description Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Vet seeks Purple Heart for 1951 Korea wound ↗ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Published Nov 10, 2023
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years ↗ (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia) Published Nov 10, 2023
Same headline from 4 more outlets FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Hawaiitribune Herald
96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades - Hawaii Tribune-Herald ↗ (opens Hawaiitribune Herald) Published Nov 10, 2023
Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description ST. PETER, Minn. — Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War — he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh.
Military Times
Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart ↗ (opens Military Times) Published Nov 11, 2023
Military Times's feed description Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.
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