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Purple Heart Hall of Honor

The Purple Heart Hall of Honor recognizes the selfless sacrifice by Veterans who are currently, or would have been, eligible for care at the Madison VA Hospital and Clinics.

Purple Heart Hall of Honor Inductees

2025

Sgt. William Hustad, U.S. Army, 1968-1970

Spc. Gary Johnson, U.S. Army, 1969-1970

Sgt. 1st Class William Maves, U.S. Marine Corps, 1966-1969; U.S. Army National Guard, 1976-2006

Lance Cpl. Jacob Meinert, U.S. Marine Corps, 2007-2010

Pvt. Warren Schuster, U.S. Army, 1951-1952

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Watch the ceremony (YouTube)

2024

Lance Cpl. James Foseid, U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-1969

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Inductions typically occur around Purple Heart Day on August 7. Inductees are honored on the Purple Heart Hall of Honor at the Madison VA Hospital.

Veteran application criteria:

  • Served in conflict or wartime
  • Wounded or killed due to enemy actions
  • Currently or would have been eligible for care at the Madison VA Hospital and Clinics
  • Connection to local VA and community

Submission must include:

  • Application
  • Copies of nominee's military awards/citations
  • Copy of DD214 (if available) 

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