By Patrick Fox
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Longtime Alpharetta and Carrollton resident John M. North was presented the Purple Heart during a ceremony at Fort Story, Va. this month. He received the award for wounds received in action, Oct. 19, 2009, while serving a combat tour in Afghanistan.
North was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer in 2007 after receiving a bachelor's degree from The Citadel.
The Milton High School graduate is currently serving as a logistics officer with the Coordination, Liaison and Assessment Team at Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group in Virginia Beach, Va.
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