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677 living veterans in Pierce 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 Pierce County, Washington for fiscal year 2017 was 677, 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 Washington
CountyPurple Heart or Medal of Honor or POW Recipients
Asotin11
Benton50
Chelan17
Clallam34
Clark156
Cowlitz46
Douglas14
Franklin16
Grant17
Grays Harbor36
Island39
Jefferson25
King429
Kitsap131
Kittitas22
Lewis41
Mason44
Okanogan12
Pacific13
Pend Oreille10
Pierce677
Skagit41
Snohomish169
Spokane168
Stevens25
Thurston258
Walla Walla30
Whatcom81
Whitman11
Yakima75

*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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