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The purple heart is awarded to military personnel who were wounded during service -- particularly if they were wounded during a war.
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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.
What is the highest number of purple hearts awarded to a single individual?
The most Purple Hearts received by one person is eight. Four Army soldiers share that distinction: •Richard J. Buck - Four Purple Hearts for his actions during the Korean War and four during the Vietnam War. •Robert T. Frederick - Eight Purple Hearts in World War II. •David H. Hackworth - Four Purple Hearts in the Korean War and four in the Vietnam War. •Robert L. Howard - Eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam This off of military.com website
Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
were there purple hearts given for grenada war
Who are the two soldiers who received Purple Hearts for their actions during 11 Sept 2001?
Navy Lt. Kevin Schaeffer received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the 11 September attack on the Pentagon. Army Colonel (Ret.) Victor Correa was awarded a Purple Heart and Soldier's Medal for his bravery on September 11th, when he rescued countless injured victims from the Pentagon after the attacks.
List of Purple Heart recipients from World War 2?
There were an estimated 1,076.245 Purple Hearts awarded during WWII and there is no comprehensive list.
Are Purple Hearts for wounded and injured soldiers only?
It is issued to military personnel only.
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.
When was Purple Hearts - film - created?
Purple Hearts - film - was created on 1984-03-30.
are purple hearts medals gold?
No.
Do purple hearts have a serial number?
No.
How many Purple Hearts can you have?
There is no technical limit. There is currently a soldier serving in Iraq that has been awarded three and has a fourth pending. Each time you are wounded in a separate engagement, you are eligible. In past wars, though, there was an unofficial limit in that you would be removed from the theater if you received a set number of Purple Hearts. For both Korea and Vietnam this limit was three. A United States Army soldier currently holds the distinction of receiving nine Purple Hearts. Six U.S. Army soldiers and one U.S. Marine share the distinction of holding 8 Purple Hearts.
What is the highest number of purple hearts awarded to a single individual?
The most Purple Hearts received by one person is eight. Four Army soldiers share that distinction: •Richard J. Buck - Four Purple Hearts for his actions during the Korean War and four during the Vietnam War. •Robert T. Frederick - Eight Purple Hearts in World War II. •David H. Hackworth - Four Purple Hearts in the Korean War and four in the Vietnam War. •Robert L. Howard - Eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam This off of military.com website
What color are the hearts in gem swap?
purple
What actors and actresses appeared in Purple Hearts - 2009?
The cast of Purple Hearts - 2009 includes: John Amedro as Adam Scott Klavan as Bob
What is the color of the hearts in the game gems swap?
Purple
Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
were there purple hearts given for grenada war
What are the ratings and certificates for Purple Hearts - 1984?
Purple Hearts - 1984 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 Iceland:12 Norway:16 Portugal:M/12 USA:R
