The long road to recognition: Earl Meyer and the Battle for a Purple Heart
After a lengthy 73 years, Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran from St. Peter, Minnesota, will finally receive the Purple Heart medal, an honor awarded to U.S…
After a lengthy 73 years, Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran from St. Peter, Minnesota, will finally receive the Purple Heart medal, an honor awarded to U.S. military personnel wounded or killed in combat. This recognition comes after a persistent campaign led by his family and supported by legal and political advocates. Video: 96 years old Korean Army veteran sues Army for Purple Heart / YouTube Early days and a life of service Earl Meyer's journey began in June 1951, when he was serving in the Korean War. During a mortar attack, Meyer was wounded, though initially, he was unaware of his injuries. The chaos of the battlefield…