Massachusetts veteran says Iran has long been a global threat

Yarmouth police sergeant Andrew Coville, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, spoke about the current conflict with Iran.

• Mar 2

Lost Purple Heart returned to Everett veteran in time for Veterans Day

A lost Purple Heart has been returned to a Vietnam veteran in Massachusetts, just in time for Veterans Day.

• Nov 10, 2025

Purple Heart lost for decades returned to Massachusetts family

The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.

• Sep 9, 2025

Purple Heart found in safety deposit box returned to family of WWI veteran in Massachusetts

The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.

• Sep 9, 2025

Massachusetts looking to reunite 6 unclaimed Purple Hearts with families

There are six unclaimed Purple Heart medals at the Massachusetts Treasurer's office in Boston.

• Aug 18, 2025

Massachusetts looking to reunite unclaimed Purple Hearts with families

There are six of the unclaimed medals at the state treasurer's office. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.

• Aug 18, 2025

Gloucester World War II veteran finds peace in paintings

World War II veteran Joseph Garrisi was severely injured in battle. His heroics left him not only with a scar, but two Purple Heart medals.

• Jun 6, 2024

WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals

The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945

• May 11, 2024

Haverhill Marine veteran receives Purple Heart after 55 years

A Marine veteran from Haverhill got his Purple Heart today after waiting for 55 years.

• Aug 5, 2023

Haverhill Marine veteran receives Purple Heart after 55 years

A Marine veteran from Haverhill got his Purple Heart today after waiting for 55 years.

• Aug 5, 2023