World War II veteran PFC Junior Eugene Howell, 91, receives the Purple Heart Award on Sept. 21 at the Delaware County Building in Muncie, Indiana. Grace Ramey // DN
Private First Class Junior Eugene Howell, a World War II veteran in the 6th Amphibious Amtrac Battalion, was presented with the Purple Heart Award on Sept. 21 at the Delaware County Building in Muncie, Indiana.
Howell, who served from June 1943 to January 1946, was hit by shrapnel 72 years ago to the day.
The Purple Heart, described as the military's oldest medal, was created by George Washington in 1782 to recognize servicemen and women who have shown bravery in combat and recognize soldiers with wounds.
Today, an estimated 1.7 million Purple Hearts have been awarded to soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen.
The formal presentation was hosted by Nate Jones, the veteran affairs officer for Delaware County.
Dozens of people came to the ceremony to honor Howell's service. Attendees were served cake and were given the opportunity to sign a congratulatory book.
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