Vernon County designated "Purple Heart County"

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

A small crowd gathered in the Vernon County Courthouse Tuesday morning to attend a ceremony naming Vernon County a "Purple Heart County." Commander Walt Schley with the Department of Missouri Military Order of the Purple Heart was on hand to present a plaque during the ceremony. The plaque read, "The Military Order of the Purple Heart Special Recognition Award is bestowed with pride to Vernon County, Missouri for your dedication and support honoring America's combat wounded veterans becoming a Purple Heart County. Presented by the Patriot Members of Chapter 115, Department of Missouri Military Order of the Purple Heart USA.” The Purple Heart is the medal awarded to all United States military members who have been wounded or killed in combat.

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