Vancouver VFW Post 7824

Purple Heart Members

Honoring Post 7824 members who bear the visible and invisible cost of service to our nation. Their sacrifice is part of our Post's living history and will never be forgotten.

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Sacrifice Remembered

Honor Through Remembrance

What the Purple Heart represents

The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President to members of the U.S. Armed Forces wounded or killed under qualifying circumstances involving hostile action. It recognizes the profound personal cost of service.

From the Badge of Military Merit to today's medal

The Purple Heart traces its heritage to August 7, 1782, when General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit. The modern Purple Heart was revived on February 22, 1932, the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth.

Today, the medal honors its recipients, remembers those who died, and acknowledges the families and communities who share in the lasting effects of wartime sacrifice.

Read the U.S. Army's Purple Heart history

Post 7824 Honor Roll

Our Purple Heart recipients

Honoring Purple Heart recipients connected to VFW Post 7824. Members are listed alphabetically by last name. Additional service details will be added as they are provided and approved for publication.

To help complete or update a member's profile, use the submission form below. Please provide only details authorized for public display.

Share a Member's Story

Submit a Purple Heart member profile

Purple Heart recipients, family members, and authorized representatives may submit additions or corrections. Submissions go to web@vfw7824.org for review and are not automatically published.

Your contact information

Your full name

Email address

Phone number Optional. Include area code.

Relationship to member

Member profile

Recipient's first name

Recipient's last name

Display name for publication Optional; include rank or title only if approved for publication.

Branch of service

Recipient status

Connection to Post 7824

Conflict or operation

Years of service

Purple Heart awards

Year awarded Optional. Enter a four-digit year.

Service summary or remembrance Optional. Do not include Social Security numbers, medical records, or other sensitive personal information.0 / 2,000 characters

Photo and publication authorization

Member photo (optional JPG/JPEG) Maximum file size: 5 MB. Do not upload identification cards, discharge records, or medical documents.

I confirm that I have permission to submit these details for review and possible publication on the Post 7824 website.

If I have attached a photo, I confirm that I have the right to submit it for website publication.

Privacy notice: This form uses the third-party FormSubmit service to email submissions to the Post. Do not submit private military, financial, or medical records. A webmaster will review information before it appears publicly.

What to include

The member's preferred display name.
Verified service branch and years, if known.
Conflict or operation, award year, and award count, if known.
An approved photo or a brief service remembrance, if available.

Updates and corrections

You can use the same form to add missing details to an existing member card. Include the recipient's exact name and the information to be updated.

For questions, email web@vfw7824.org.

How the Post handles submissions

Submissions are reviewed by Post personnel before publication. Contact details are used for follow-up and are not displayed in member cards.

Photographs and statements should be submitted only with appropriate permission. Publication is at the discretion of the Post.

VFW Post 7824 • Purple Heart Members • v1.6.0 • Updated 16-Oct-2026