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Was Kern Dunagan a recipient of the Purple Heart in Vietnam?
Kern Dunagan was a Medal of Honor recipient. He got the purple heart for wounds he received during the battle where he received the MoH.
What does the purple heart award honor?
The Purple Heart Medal honors wound(s) received by a military member inflicted by an enemy combatant during time of conflict or war.
Are purple heart recipients tax exempt?
NO! While the Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received in combat, there is no pension attached to it, as there are some of the higher awards like the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross or the Soldier's Medal.
Why did Matt get the purple heart?
Matt received the Purple Heart because he was wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is a military decoration awarded to those who have been injured in combat. The Purple Heart is given to honor the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces.
What does decorated soldier mean?
A decorated soldier in one who has received medals for exceptional service, such as the Purple Heart or Congressional Medal of Honor. Awards are also referred to as decorations.
Is the Purple Heart honor higher than the Medal of Honor?
No, the Medal of Honor is the highest award presented in the US Armed Forces.
How would one apply for a purple heart for a wounded soldier serving in the Spanish American war?
The only medal available at that time (1898) was the Medal of Honor. The Purple Heart Medal was not available until 1932.
What are some significant facts about the 442nd?
The members of the unit received a total of 21 Medals of Honor and 9,486 Purple Hearts.
Do you render a salute to people with a Purple Heart?
Only if they outrank you. In the US, only a Medal of Honor winner is entitled to a salute.
What did Charles Durning do to win the Medal of Honor?
He was not a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded 3 Purple Heart medals for wounds suffered during WWII and one Silver Star for Valor.
What are the colors of honor?
Blue and purple are the colors of honor.
How many soldiers earned a purple heart in the vietnam war?
In honor of those who faught in the Vietnam war, a total of 351,794 purple hearts. Originally, 500,00 purple hearts were created, but only 351,794 were given out.
