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11 in isles are honored with Purple Heart medal

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard pinned a Purple Heart medal on Vietnam War veteran Charles Reau on Saturday during a ceremony hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Rainbow Chapter 483.

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World War II Thomas Mastin, 93, being awarded the medal from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard at the ceremony. Mastin was wounded twice while serving in Germany.

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Vietnam War veteran and POW Orlander Keller, almost 74, receiving the medal from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard at the ceremony.

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The Purple Heart medal is awarded to U.S. military personnel who have been wounded or killed during their service. From front to back: Charles Reau, James Kaleohano and Robert Young hold a salute after the ceremony.