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37 living veterans in Hampshire County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

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The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Hampshire County, Massachusetts for fiscal year 2017 was 37, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Purple Heart is given to U.S. military personnel wounded or killed while serving in the Armed Forces.

The Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for military service, is bestowed on members who distinguish themselves by bravery in combat.

The POW Medal is awarded to those taken prisoner and held captive while involved in action against an enemy of the United States.

Living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal Recipients in Massachusetts
CountyPurple Heart or Medal of Honor or POW Recipients
Barnstable93
Berkshire37
Bristol135
Essex142
Franklin25
Hampden113
Hampshire37
Middlesex249
Norfolk140
Plymouth160
Suffolk115
Worcester180

*As of fiscal year 2017

**The VA did not include data for counties where the number of living medal recipients was less than 10

Source: US Department of Veterans Affairs

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