Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.

Vietnam veteran presented one of his own Purple Heart medals to a 93-year-old Korean War veteran from Miamisburg who received a Purple Heart coin while his medal is still being processed.

Earl Meyer was just another soldier sent to fight in the war when shrapnel pierced his leg. After decades of effort, he is finally getting the recognition he deserves for his service.

MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WDTN) — A Korean War Veteran from Miamisburg is finally being honored with a purple heart. Veteran Leroy Campbell is 93 years old now, but in the early 1950’s, he spent more ...

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News) - A veteran of the Korean War who got a piece of shrapnel lodged in his leg during his service will be awarded with a Purple Heart in May. Earl Meyer was just ...

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News) - A veteran of the Korean War who got a piece of shrapnel lodged in his leg during his service will be awarded with a Purple Heart in May. Earl Meyer was just ...

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News) - A veteran of the Korean War who got a piece of shrapnel lodged in his leg during his service will be awarded with a Purple Heart in May. Earl Meyer was just ...

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News) - A veteran of the Korean War who got a piece of shrapnel lodged in his leg during his service will be awarded with a Purple Heart in May. Earl Meyer was just ...