Pentagon: No Purple Heart for PTSD Soldiers

By

The Pentagon ruled last week that people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, will not be awarded the purple heart.The medal is traditionally given to soldiers wounded or killed in combat.The Pentagon says because PTSD isn’t a physical wound, it doesn’t justify a purple heart.Christina Clarkson reports on some Wisconsin veterans’ reactions…

Stay informed on the latest news

Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Related Stories