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Yes, he does. The wounds he received from torture as a prisoner of war were far more serious than many other combat wounded who received the Purple Heart, so it was certainly deserved.
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Cause of death for john s mccain jr?
John S. McCain (1936- )
In the Tortures Terrible Toll by John McCain what exception does he cite to his anti torture claim?
There is no exception made by John McCain. McCain was tortured while he was in the service. Torture provides false information....REMEBER THAT
Barack Obama John McCain what political party do they represent?
Barack Obama represents the democratic party John McCain represents the republican party
Why didn't John McCain serve in the Korean War?
McCain was still in High School during the war.
How many wives has John McCain had?
John McCain has been married twice. In 1965 McCain married swimsuit model Carol Shepp and adopted two children with her. After Carol was disfigured in an automobile accident, John and Carol divorced in 1980. McCain blames the collapse of his first marriage on "my own selfishness and immaturity" and has called it "my greatest moral failing." One month after divorcing Carol, John McCain married the heiress Cindy Lou Hensley.
Did John McCain get any medals when he was in the navy?
McCain earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.
What are the medals that McCain won in the Vietnam war?
He received three purple hearts and a bronze star.
Info on John McCain?
John McCain was born on August 29, 1936. He is a Republican from Arizona. McCain has served the state of Arizona as a senator in the U.S. Senate since 1986. Prior to that he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Navy's liason with the Senate. McCain received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart and a distinguished Flying Cross for his service during the Vietnam War.
Who is the only president to be awarded the purple heart?
John F. Kennedy earned the Purple Heart during WWII when his boat, PT-109, was rammed by a Japanese destroyer while on night patrol. He suffered a back injury that worsened a previous condition. Presidential candidates John McCain and John Kerry have also received the award for being injured in battle. James Monroe and Rutherford Hayes were both wounded in battle but the award was not in existence until 1917.
What is John McCain's former occupation?
John McCain is a U.S. senetor John McCain is a U.S. senetor John McCain is a U.S. senetorJohn McCain is a U.S. senetor
How will John McCain deal with the economy?
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What is John MaCains parents names?
John McCain's parents were John McCain, Jr. and Roberta Wright McCain. John McCain, Jr. was a naval officer. His son John McCain was born in 1936.
What is John McCain's wife's name?
John McCain's wife's name is Cindy McCain. John McCain's wife is Cindy McCain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_McCain
Who is john McCain's immediate family?
George McCain, Paula McCain, Scott McCain and Joe McCain were all part of John McCain's immediate family.
Why will john mccain be president?
would john mccain be president .. yes or no i wat mccain to be president
When was John McCain president?
John McCain was never president.
How is John different from mccain?
I think whoever asked this question has no idea who the candidates are.... "John" is John Mcain. "McCain" is John McCain too.
