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
2024
Lance Cpl. James Foseid, U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-1969
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)
Military record assistance
- www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
- Or, contact your local County Veteran Service Office (CVSO)