How would you earn a purple heart?

Answer 1

I have been wondering this myself and have been advised by military officials that if your command does not put in the paper work before leaving service your out of luck. You have to be nominated for every medal, even the PH, though the sterotype is that its automatic - its not. There are many troops in our situation. I had injuries myself in 2006 but was medically discharged before my command could put my paperwork in for anything. Then again there are loop holes for everything (just look at the marine who lost his leg that stayed in the USMC and even deployed again to OEF with his unit. So, keep your eye out and keep asking. You might find someone to help you, but from my experience, its slim. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

If you live in a typical US city that has a VFW hall, ask someone there to introduce you two a few. You probably don't have to travel that far of course, probably within a couple of blocks of where you live there will be one or more who belong to that fraternity.

Answer 3

You don't request a Purple Heart. To obtain a Purple Heart you have to be wounded by the enemy. After that someone in your unit has to recommend you for one and then you and anyone else who was there will fill out sworn statements stating what happened. When all the paperwork is completed it is sent off to a committee for approval.

Answer 4

The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to a military person who was wounded by an enemy of the US during time of war or conflict.

Answer 5

The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to a military person who received a wound from an enemy of the US while engaged in combat during a period of war.

Answer 6

A purple heart is awarded to a soldier who is injured in the line of duty. This is a way that our country honors our brave, selfless soldiers for the sacrifices they make for our country.