Purple Heart Awarded to 96-year-old Korean War Veteran
- Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Army Veteran, was wounded in the Korean War and awarded the Purple Heart after 73 years.
- The long-awaited honor showcases that it's never too late to recognize a war hero's sacrifices.
- Meyer's bravery during the Korean War is finally acknowledged with the prestigious Purple Heart award.
Veteran Earl Meyer, 96, from Saint Peter, Minnesota, was wounded in the Korean War 73 years ago. He received a Purple Heart on Friday. Meyer was very thankful and emotional about the recognition. He didn't seek attention but was deeply moved by the honor. Earl Meyer, a lifelong resident of Saint Peter, started his Army career during World War II in France. He was too young and underweight to enlist, but he gained 25 pounds to serve. He later went to Korea where he was injured by shrapnel. Despite his bravery, he never talked much about his wartime experiences. After 70 years, Meyer's daughters encouraged him to pursue the Purple Heart. They felt he deserved the recognition for his sacrifice. Overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, his family recently learned that he would finally receive the Purple Heart. Senator Amy Klobuchar praised Meyer's resilience and compared him to a basketball player named Naz Reid. Meyer now proudly stands among other Purple Heart recipients, feeling honored for his service. His story shows that it's never too late to be recognized as a war hero.