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53 living veterans in Boulder 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 Boulder County, Colorado for fiscal year 2017 was 53, 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 Colorado
CountyPurple Heart or Medal of Honor or POW Recipients
Adams135
Arapahoe180
Archuleta10
Boulder53
Broomfield17
Delta13
Denver161
Douglas68
El Paso661
Elbert11
Fremont37
Garfield14
Jefferson152
La Plata22
Larimer138
Mesa58
Montrose17
Otero11
Park16
Pueblo78
Teller27
Weld76

*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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