Purple Heart Recipients Recognition Ceremony, November 6, 2025
Published on October 29, 2025
Prince Edward County, Virginia
and the
Piedmont Area Veterans Council
Cordially invite the community to join us in honoring
America’s Veterans
at a special ceremony recognizing our region’s
Purple Heart Recipients
Thursday, November 6, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Prince Edward County Courthouse
111 N. South Street, 3rd Floor
Farmville, VA
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At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors will adopt a Proclamation announcing Prince Edward County as a Purple Heart County committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s combat-wounded veterans and dedicating this County to the everlasting remembrance of her heroes.
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The Purple Heart is the nation’s oldest military medal, awarded to United States Armed Forces Service members who are wounded or killed in combat. It was created by General George Washington in 1782 as a Badge of Military Merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops.
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