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46 living veterans in Litchfield 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 Litchfield County, Connecticut for fiscal year 2017 was 46, 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 Connecticut
CountyPurple Heart or Medal of Honor or POW Recipients
Fairfield87
Hartford128
Litchfield46
Middlesex29
New Haven145
New London55
Tolland32
Windham23

*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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