Slaughterville a Purple Heart Town

The original Purple Heart was created during the Revolutionary War and was known as the Badge of Military Merit. It was first established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782, and was awarded to three soldiers who had shown great gallantry on the battlefield. The Badge of Military Merit fell into obscurity after the Revolutionary War and was not revived until the present Purple Heart was created.

The Purple Heart was created to recognize the sacrifice of soldiers who have been wounded or killed in combat. The medal is a symbol of their bravery and courage and is awarded to those who have demonstrated loyalty and faithfulness to their country. The Purple Heart is also a way to thank the families of these soldiers for their service and sacrifice. Since the beginning of the Global War on Terror, over 1.8 million service members have been deployed in support of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and of those service members, over 6,800 have been killed and over 50,000 have been wounded.

The purpose and meaning of a town/community being called a Purple Heart Town is to honor and remember military personnel wounded or killed in combat with hostile forces. The Purple Heart Designation is one of the most prestigious honors a town can receive. The town is committed to remembering acts of resiliency of brave men and women. The Town of Slaughterville admires, honors, and respects all Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients.

Therefore, the Mayor of Slaughterville proclaimed the town a Purple Heart Town on September 20, 2022.  On November 2, 2022, a public ceremony was held as the Purple Heart Ambassadors recognized and presented the town with signs and a plaque.  The town is the first in Cleveland County to be named a Purple Heart Town and is now recognized by the Military Order of the Purple Heart.