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Purple Hearts Recognized at UGA vs. Kentucky Game

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The University of Georgia sponsored and recognized The Military Order of the Purple Heart along with the military veterans of the UGA Lettermen’s Club at the November 7th football game between UGA and Kentucky. MOPH northeast GA Chapter #531 made all the arrangements for all MOPH members,and their guests throughout GA to attend. Patriots John Dowd and Jim Goff headed up the coordination of the event. Patriot John McGilvray and his wife Janice arranged for all the delicious goodies at the welcoming corner. All the veterans were recognized on the field at halftime with several patriotic musical arrangements by the UGA Redcoat Band. The game got off to a ROARING start with two F-16 fighter jets doing a high speed low altitude…

Georgia Vietnam Veterans Certificate of Honor ceremonies

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Special recognition, accolades, and awards given to members of Georgia Chapter 531 of the MOPH from at a recent veteran ceremony. Doug Middleton (top-left), past Commander of the Georgia Department MOPH representing the National MOPH, presents special recognition to Curry Haynes for his heroic and distinguished service to America. Curry Haynes, has received ten (10) Purple Hearts during his tour in Vietnam. Ten Purple Hearts is the most ever awarded in the history of America. The top, left photo is of Curry Haynes of White Plains, GA, stands proudly wearing the ten (10) Purple Hearts that he was awarded during his service in Vietnam. The center right photo is MOPH Northeast Georgia Chapter 531 members pose for pictures after receiving the Georgia Vietnam…

NE Georgia Chapter #531 members pose in front of Captured Japanese flag from Peleliu Island

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NE Georgia Chapter #531 members pose in front of Captured Japanese flag from Peleliu Island  WWII battle 09-17-1944. Flag is at the East Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Commerce Georgia,  Army Junior ROTC classroom area. MOPH Patriots (L-R) John Hancock, Jim Wood, Duane Bruno (Marine Corps League), and Brian West were in assembly area preparing for the Jackson County “Veterans and Public Safety Recognition Night” Friday, September 11, 2015. The JROTC program is headed up by US Army (retired) Lt. Colonel Eric Hughes.

UGA Athletic Association honors Veterans and Purple Heart recipients

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The University of Georgia Athletic Association is honored to provide Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and a guest with tickets to attend our Military Appreciation game on November 7th  vs. Kentucky for your service to The United States of America.   Purple Heart recipients have given a lot to represent our country, and the UGA Athletic Association would like to take a moment during the game to recognize the attending Purple Heart recipients on-field.  The details of this recognition will be given at a later time once we know the kickoff time and other details.  If you are able to make the game, please email Jim Goff at Jim.goff39@yahoo.com no later than October 5th with the following information: ·         Full name and rank along with guest’s name·         Valid E-mail address·         Current Mailing address·         Valid phone number A limited…

​John Hancock Honored at Atlanta Braves game

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U.S Navy Captain, retired, John Hancock was honored at the Atlanta Braves game August 15th, during Military Honors Night. John Hancock, a member of MOPH Chapter #531, NE Georgia was a WWII veteran who saw extensive combat action in the Pacific. He was a 17-year-old seaman manning a 50 caliber water cooled machine gun firing at the Japanese aircraft attacking his ship, the USS Yorktown during the Battle of Midway. John Hancock after recovering from his wounds at the Battle of Midway, went to flight school and became a fighter pilot, flying the F6F “Hellcat”, off the carriers Bon Hom Richard, Essex, and Saratoga. John Hancock is not only an American hero but an American Treasure.