Albert Luke Ireland (February 25,1918-November 16,1997) was a former United States Marine Corps sergeant noted for being the recipient of nine Purple Heart Medals, the most ever awarded to a single individual of the United States Armed Forces.
Albert Luke Ireland (February 25,1918-November 16,1997) was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps who was wounded five times during World War II in the Pacific theater and four times during the Korean War in Korea. His receiving nine Purple Heart Medals is the most ever awarded to a single individual of the Marine Corps and United States Armed Forces.