Chartered by Act of Congress For Combat Wounded VeteransChartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation-wide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers. Featured Members
Current CT State Commander Daniel M. Eddinger from Torrington CT, Major (Ret) Daniel M. Eddinger was elected as the Department Commander of Connecticut for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Dan joined the Army in 1965 served with The Old Guard at FT. Meyer VA before leaving for Viet Nam in 1967. Dan received two wounds in country during the 68 Tet Offensive. He continued his service to his country and retired in 1992 after 26 years in the US Army and Nebraska National Guard. Contact email is: [email protected]
Current Command for Chapter 103 Larry French 1969-1978 Jason Coppola from Watertown, CT - Served in Afghanistan Butch Mathieu from Wolcott, CT - Served in Vietnam |
WWI Marine wounded and gassed in France. Founder of the Military Order of the Purple Heart |