From one Purple Heart recipient to another, let me suggest that had Bankson sensed the opportunity that his assistance would be useful — constructive criticism as opposed to mere criticism — this would be appreciated.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/letters-to-editor/letter-to-the-editor-constructive-criticism-ideas-on-memorial-welcome/article_f7ecf34c-863c-11ee-b614-a717b603e676.html

The complaint further alleges that on three occasions, Montour used his altered Form DD-214 to purchase Purple Heart recipient license plates from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, which he then affixed to his vehicle.

Source: https://cornwallfreenews.com/2023/04/26/another-cornwall-resident-randall-j-montour-charged-in-us-with-stolen-valour/

This monument marks the origin of the Purple Heart Trail.

Source: https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2023/09/18/historic-bears-mill-to-hold-fall-open-house/

Uncle Ted served in the famed all-nisei unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, sometimes called the Purple Heart Battalion because of all the killed and wounded.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-16/santa-anita-incarceration-japanese-americans