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Can someone who works in the merchant marine be awarded a purple heart?
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What medals did JFK earn besides the purple heart?
JFK biographies I've seen mention the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, but no PH
Can a purple heart be awarded to someone wo develops cancer after exposure to agent orange?
No.
Were Purple Hearts awarded to Merchant Marine members in World War 2?
Yes, I know of one that was awarded and I have it. My grandfather(FRANK YALCH) was a Scout in WW1. He fought in 2 battles, he was hit by a piece of shrapnel in the Battle of Argonne and was in the hospital when the cease fire was called. He was awarded two metals, one being a purple heart.
Why do engineers have gold and purple epaulets?
The purple coloured epaulets were awarded to Marine Engineers by Queen Victoria to recognize their bravery during the sinking of the HMS Titanic. Purple is important in this context because for a very long time purple was a colour only worn by royalty, it was therefore special.
What does the purple ribbon in the military mean'?
The purple ribbon indicates that the wearer was awarded a Purple Heart. This is awarded when a service member is injured or killed during service.
What is the Russian equivalent to the purple heart?
who was awarded russia's purple heart and why
When are you awarded the Purple Heart?
The US Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received from an enemy combatant during time of war.
Why are purple hearts purple?
The color purple was chosen for the name and color of the Purple Heart Medal because the original cloth Purple Heart, given by General Washington to only three soldiers during the American Revolution , was of that color,
Are Purple Hearts awarded and considered classified and the information not made public?
The fact that someone was awarded a Purple Heart is not classified information. The citation as to when and how the were wounded might remain classified for a period of time. Anything from WW 2, Korea and Vietnam is outside of the classification range.
Camel spider bite purple heart awarded?
The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action. It is not awarded for civilian injuries or incidents, such as spider bites. Therefore, a Purple Heart would not be awarded for a camel spider bite.
Did queen Cleopatra make purple out of snails?
Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.Well, not Cleopatra herself, but her slaves did. The purple dye of the ancient royalty was Tyrian purple, which was made from various sea snails or marine mollusks.
Did George Barnett Hill get awarded a purple heart?
No
