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How do you find your official military orders for your purple heart award?
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∙ 14y ago
Since Purple Heart recipients are now eligible for VA medical care, go to any VA Hospital and ask for the Service Officers. These are veterans' advocates employed by the DAV, VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, etc. to help vets get their awards and to help with claims. They can assist in obtaining a copy of your purple heart award orders, as well as all other award records.
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What is one military award colin Powell received?
the purple heart is one award.
What is our nation's oldest military award?
The US military's oldest medal is the Purple Heart Medal.
What was the origanal name of the purple heart award?
The "original" Purple Heart was called the "Badge for Military Merit".
What is a purple heart?
The purple heart is a high military award, and is awarded for being wounded in battle. My grandfather earned one.
What is the oldest award still given to the members of the us military?
The Purple Heart Medal.
Can someone who works in the merchant marine be awarded a purple heart?
No. This is a US military award.
What award is given to those wounded or killed serving with the US military?
The Purple Heart Medal
Is The Purple Heart awarded for frostbite?
Military Regulations specifically PROHIBIT the award of the PH for frostbite.
Does the navy use the Purple heart award?
All military service members can be awarded the Purple Heart Medal given they meet the criteria.
Should soldiers with PTSD be able to receive the Purple Heart?
The Military Regulations pertaining to the award of the Purple Heart Medal specifically disallows the medal for PTSD.
How can you check to see if someone received a purple heart?
If it was after the early 1940's, it was for being wounded or killed in combat. If the individual is deceased, you can contact the military for a copy of his service record. It should record the where and when of the award.
What does the purple in purple heart mean?
A soldier who receives the purple heart was wounded in combat during military service. It may be presented to his/her family if deceased. A military grave stone may include the letters 'PH' to denote the award of the purple heart. The award may be given multiple times. The wounds received must be caused by the enemy for the award to be valid. A Humvee rollover, for example, would not result in a purple heart. The design and colors of the medal were chosen because George Washington's original Badge of Military Merit was a purple heart edged in white, along with the reverse inscription "FOR MILITARY MERIT" and the obverse engraving of George Washington to tie it to the historic honor.
