Purple Heart

Referenced in 1 episode

Definition

A United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving, with debates ongoing about including PTSD as a qualifying condition.

Related episodes

S1 Ep46: The Cowboy in the Canteen

Astonishing LegendsSep 16, 2025

A Michigan VFW canteen worker encounters a mysterious cowboy who urges her to advocate for recognizing 'shell shock' as a condition warranting a Purple Heart. The encounter takes a strange turn when the letter he gives her disappears, and the general he referenced is tied to the Civil War. This episode explores themes of military recognition and the lingering impact of PTSD on veterans.

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