Benefits of Membership

• Fraternity and Fellowship

You can meet and relate to a group of veterans who have the common bond of being wounded in combat and recognized for that sacrifice.

• Pride of Membership

Your membership keeps alive the history and ideals for which you were awarded the Purple Heart from its original inception by General George Washington to America's citizen soldiers of today. 

• Our Chapter

Regular meetings are held at our MOPH Chapter and is usually within a convenient distance from your home. Chapters engage in numerous social and helping activities - centered on veterans and their families, particularly those being treated at VA facilities 

• Annual Convention

Each year MOPH holds a National Convention for the purpose of renewing goals, ideas, and electing National Officers. This Convention ensures that every member is directly involved in major decisions affecting the Order. There is always a full roster of activities for members and their families. Between the official activities of the Convention, there is time for relaxation and a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones 

• Scholarship Program

MOPH has a scholarship program for members, spouses, and direct descendants (children, grandchildren, etc.) that helps ease the cost of college or trade school education. 

• Your Voice in El Paso, Austin, and Washington D.C.

MOPH represents you in the Nation's capital, ensuring that the voice of the combat wounded is heard in Congress, at the Department of Defense, and at the Veterans Administration. As a member, you will be able to participate in MOPH sponsored campaigns for veteran causes, worthwhile endeavors that increase self-worth. 

• Official MOPH Magazine

The official magazine of MOPH is distributed six times a year for member's enjoyment. Each issue brings a series of timely and well-written articles about some of the activities of The Order around the country. Members have written to say that they look forward to receiving the Magazine. The cost of your subscription is included in your modest dues payment. 

• Lone Star Chapter Website

MOPH maintains this website for members with useful information on veteran affairs in general and MOPH activities in particular. Details on various MOPH programs and membership forms are some of its features.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

Members now receive a $2,500 accidental death benefit in addition to the many other benefits of membership. Click here to read more about the $2,500 death benefit. 

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• State Benefits for Purple Heart Recipients

For more information regarding state benefits for Purple Heart recipients living in the State of Texas, click the button below to be redirected to the Texas Veterans Commission.