Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 08.10.2015
Philip Sacks, a purple heart recipient, speaks to a member of the Seattle Mariners’ staff prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during the team’s Purple Heart Night at Safeco Field, Seattle, Aug. 10, 2015. Sacks received his purple heart from taking artillery fire during the battle of Heartbreak Ridge in 1951 during the Korea war. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch,......
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 08.10.2015
Philip Sacks, a purple heart recipient, renders honors during the playing of the national anthem during the Seattle Mariners’ Purple Heart Night at Safeco Field, Seattle, Aug. 10, 2015. Sacks, an Army Soldier, who previously served as a private first class in the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, received recognition for his service during the Korean War where he fought in the......
