Mike Gauthier joined the Army in East Hartford, Connecticut, in 1968. While serving with the 25th Infantry Division, Gauthier was wounded 1969 during fighting in Vietnam, and sent to Japan.
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A member of Company B of the 294th Combat Enginners, Tech Sgt Dominick DeTommaso saw combat in the European Theatre from 1943 through 1946, including at Utah Beach on D-Day, the Battle of St. Lo, the Battle of the Bulge during the Ardennes Counteroffensive, among other operations.
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Jeff W. McIntire served as an infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2000 to 2012.
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James Adams was born and raised in New Jersey. Shortly after completing his sophomore year of high school, he decided to enlist in the Marine Corps, and served with them for several years in the turbulent 1920s and 1930s. (1) Upon retiring, he married, found a non-service occupation as a signal plant mechanic in New Jersey, and spent several peaceful years as a civilian before the second war came.
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Louisiana's representative during the inaugural Purple Heart Patriot Project, Danny Brown was wounded while on a mine sweeping mission in Chu-Lai, Vietnam in March 1971.
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The inaugural #PurpleHeartPatriotProject representative from Idaho, U.S Army 1st Lt. Donald Turano was wounded on November 12, 1968 during fighting in #Vietnam. When asked what his service means to him, Turano described it as "pride, integrity, accomplishments and leadership.
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U.S. Army PFC Mike Mescavage first served his country in Vietnam. He went on to serve his community as a Pennsylvania State Trooper and serves his fellow veterans today as a leader in the MOPH.
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Robert Suesakul of Killduff, Iowa, was wounded in Iraq in 2003, when the vehicle he was traveling in along Highway 1 was struck by an RPG.
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Peter Comstock was a New Mexico representative for the inaugural Purple Heart Patriot Project. He is also the New Mexico Department Commander for The Military Order of The Purple Heart (MOPH).
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U.S. Army SSG Andrew Bennett did four tours of duty in Afghanistan between 2008 and 2016.
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Sergeant First Class Ralph Carder Ferguson served almost 21 years in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard.
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New York's representative for Purple Heart Patriot Project Mission #1, Dennis Kulczyk, was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1964-66.
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George Mabe was a member of the 101st Airborne, serving his country for three years during the Vietnam War.
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MOPH Department of Connecticut State Commander Daniel Eddinger was wounded while serving in Vietnam in January 1968. He went on to serve his country for over 26 years.
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U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joseph Guchek was New Jersey's representative during the inaugural Purple Heart Patriot Project. Gucheck, says he is "forever thankful" for the chance to serve his country.
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Former U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Richard "Bud" Allen, a veteran of the Vietnam War was selected as Florida’s representative in the inaugural Purple Heart Patriot Mission. Allen, served his country for four years, including during April 1967 when he was wounded in Vietnam.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Leonard Lazzara of North Carolina served on active duty between 1967 and 1969. Today, Lazzara remains active in the Purple Heart community through his service with the MOPH.
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Robert Cox served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
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Georgia's representative for during Purple Heart Patriot Project Mission #1, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Russell Morgan earned his Purple Heart during a fire fight in Da Nang. During his service, Morgan also earned the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Medal.
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Illinois representative for Purple Heart Patriot Project Mission #1, U.S. Army Specialist Daniel Finn served on active duty for two years. Along with the Purple Heart, Finn earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Sharpshooter Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
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