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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Name: National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Address: 374 Temple Hill Rd, New Windsor, NY, 12553, US
Telephone: +18455611765
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is a New York State facility whose mission is to collect, preserve & share the stories of Purple Heart recipients.
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The Roll of Honor database is an electronic database of Purple Heart recipients representing all 50 states , Puerto Rico, Guam and the Phillippines. The Roll of Honor also commemorates recipients from the Civil War through Afghanistan. This database represents a fraction of the estimated 1.8 million recipients it is believed there have been since the award was established in 1932. The Roll of Honor continues to grow as new enrollments are received daily.

06/01/2026

THE ROLL OF HONOR: PRESERVING AND SHARING THE STORIES OF PURPLE HEART RECIPEINTS WITH YOUR HELP.
If you are or know a Purple Heart recipient, help us to preserve their history and commemorate their sacrifices by enrolling in the Roll of Honor database.

WHAT IS THE ROLL OF HONOR?
The Roll of Honor is a database of Purple Heart recipients created and managed exclusively by the Hall of Honor as there is no comprehensive list of Purple Heart recipients in existence. The goal is to develop as comprehensive a list as possible, but we need your help to enroll recipients as we continue to build that database. Recipients, their families or even friends can enroll someone in the Roll of Honor.

HOW CAN A RECIPIENT BE ENROLLED?
You can download an enrollment form from our website enrollment link: (https://www.thepurpleheart.com/enrollment/ ). Or if you prefer, you can call us at 845-561-1765 and we can mail you the enrollment form. Once you have the form, you can fill it out and include official documentation verification that the award was made and return it to the Hall of Honor. We will send an acknowledgment letter to let you know when the enrollment has been completed. If you have any questions about the process, please give us a call at 845-561-1765.

05/30/2026

Memorial Day (Traditional)
The origins of Memorial Day go back to the Civil War era. After the War ended, there were local observances to decorate the graves of those who had fallen during the conflict. In 1868, John A. Logan, Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, called for a day to recognize all those who fell in defense of the Nation.
Today, we commemorate all who have died in service to our nation. The poem below pays homage to the origin of this observance and is as relevant today as it was 160 years ago.

Permission required for use. Please contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a New York State Parks site under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY
Today we observe Memorial Day to honor all who have lost their lives in service to our Country. The men and women below represent all their brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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05/17/2026

IRAN-IRAQ WAR: 39 YEARS AGO TODAY 17 May 1987

USS Stark (FFG 31) Incident

The guided missile frigate USS Stark (FFG 31) was in international waters in the Persian Gulf during the latter stages of the Iran-Iraq War. The U.S. was supporting Iraq with war material during the conflict and saw Iraq as an ally. At approximately 9:00 p.m. local time, Stark was hit by two Exocet missiles fired by an Iraqi fighter aircraft. The resulting damage took the lives of 37 crew members of the ship including Electronics Technician Second Class Christopher DeAngelis. Petty Officer DeAngelis is a featured recipient in our Ultimate Sacrifice Gallery at the Hall of Honor.

Permission required for use. Please contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a New York State Parks site under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

05/16/2026

ARMED FORCES DAY: 16 MAY 2026:
76 years ago today, Armed Forces Day was first celebrated by order of President Truman, honoring all those in military service. The following two quotes speak to the importance of this day.

"Our Servicemen and women are serving throughout the world as guardians of peace--many of them away from their homes, their friends and their families. They are visible evidence of our determination to meet any threat to the peace with measured strength and high resolve. They are also evidence of a harsh but inescapable truth--that the survival of freedom requires great cost and commitment, and great personal sacrifice."

President John F. Kennedy, 1963

"The heritage of freedom must be guarded as carefully in peace as it was in war. Faith, not suspicion, must be the key to our relationships. Sacrifice, not selfishness, must be the eternal price of liberty. Vigilance, not appeasement, is the byword of living freedoms..."

General Omar N. Bradley
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The veterans here represent their brothers and sisters of our Armed Forces

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05/14/2026

ASIAN-AMERICIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH:
Staff Sergeant Dye Ogata, U.S. Army, World War II

Staff Sergeant Dye Ogata was one of a small number of Japanese-Americans who served in the Pacific. He served as a translator and interpreter for the 37th Infantry Division. On 16 November 1943 he was on Bougainville when his position was subject to a night-time bombing attack at approximately 4:00 a.m. Sgt. Ogata was buried by a bomb that exploded near him, also suffering shrapnel wounds. He dug A small hole to breath as he had to wait until daylight to be rescued.

Permission required for use. Please contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a New York State Parks site under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

05/08/2026

ASIAN-AMERICIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH:
KOREA: 73 YEARS AGO TODAY 8 May 1953

Corporal Kensei Ogata, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Cpl. Ogata spent eight days under constant combat before being wounded. He was in a bunker on the radio telephone when an enemy tank shell exploded in his bunker causing severe damage to the right side of his face. He spent three months in a Tokyo Hospital before coming home to the U.S. He finally received his Purple Heart in 2004, 51 years after he had been wounded. After receiving his award, he commented:
“My son was right on saying that, I’m still riding the wave…I am still so proud to be a soldier this part of me will never change or will I ever forget.”
Mr. Ogata is a featured recipient in one of our galleries here at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.

Permission required for use. Please contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a New York State Parks site under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

05/02/2026

ASIAN-AMEICAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH
May is Asian-American/Pacific Islander month. The Purple Heart recipients pictured below represent Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have served in conflicts from World War II through Operation Iraqi Freedom. You can view their profiles in our Roll of Honor Database on our website: www.thepurpleheart.com

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04/30/2026

We had a wonderful visit yesterday with the Patriot Project 2026 Purple Heart recipients and their guests. Purple Heart recipients from across the country visited the Hall as part of a larger program that included the Hall of Honor in their itinerary.

It was an honor speaking to these recipients and learning about their Purple Heart journeys.

Permission required for use. Please contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a New York State Parks site under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

04/24/2026

KOREAN WAR: 75 YEARS AGO TODAY: 24 APRIL 1951 Wounded In Action

Corporal Hiroshi H. Miyamura- H Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. U.S. Army -Korean War

On the night of 24 April 1951, Cpl. Miyamura’s company was occupying a defensive position when the enemy attacked threatening to overrun the position. He was awarded the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart for the events of that night. After his defiant stand he was made a prisoner and remained in a North Korean POW camp for more than two years. His Medal of Honor citation tells of the events that led to his wounding:
“…Cpl. Miyamura, a machine gun squad leader, aware of the imminent danger to his men unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat killing approximately 10 of the enemy. Returning to his position, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. As another savage assault hit the line, he manned his machinegun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Cpl. Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than 50 of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun. When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers…”

Hiroshi Miyamura is a featured recipient in the Hall of Honor galleries.

Permission required for use. Please contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a New York State Parks site under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

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374 Temple Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY
12553

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Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
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http://www.thepurpleheart.com/

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