Local World War II veteran receives long overdue Purple Heart

91 views · Published 15 December 2018 · 1:39 · Indexed 22 October 2026

Channel: WMUR-TV · 2018 · News & Politics

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A local World War II veteran finally received his long overdue Purple Heart at a ceremony on Friday morning.  Francis Byrne was awarded the medal at a ceremony at Elliot Hospital.

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