News : Gualtier becomes member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart

John Gualtier a recipient of the Purple Heart in 2020, received his Life Member Certificate of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. 

The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.

The organization now known as the "Military Order of the Purple Heart," was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration. Composed exclusively of Purple Heart recipients, it is the only veteran's service organization comprised strictly of "combat" veterans.

Family members of Purple Heart recipients are eligible to belong to the Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, which also does important work nationally and locally in veterans' hospitals.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart is Chartered by Congress for combat wounded Veterans. The Organization is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat or by an act of international terrorism.

From the day that will forever live in infamy to the terror attacks on our soil, our members have answered our Country's call. Now as Combat Wounded veterans, we proudly continue to serve our country by helping America's active duty, veterans, her families and those who have borne the burden of battle

Gualtier's certificate reads as follows:

"Awarded to John Thomas Gualtier

Having been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received while engaged in armed conflict against an enemy of the United States of America and having met the requirements as given in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Organization, is hereby declared a LIFE MEMBER of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and is entitled to all the benefits thereof.

Given under our hand in the year of Two Thousand and Twenty-Two

Signed by the National Adjutant Carder Ferguson and National Commander Chris Vedvick."

To find out more about the organization, click HERE.

Read more about John HERE.