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The "History" section of the November 2009 edition of National Geographicestimated the number of purple hearts given. Above the estimates, the text reads, "Any tally of Purple Hearts is an estimate. Awards are often given during conflict; records aren't always exact" (page 33). The estimates are as follows:
- World War I: 320,518
- World War II: 1,076,245
- Korean War: 118,650
- Vietnam War: 351,794
- Persian Gulf War: 607
- Afghanistan War: 7,027 (as of 5 June 2010)
- Iraq War: 35,321 (as of 5 June 2010)
- Total: 1,910,162
"History: Purple Hearts". National Geographic (November 2008): 33.
If winners are generally evenly distributed across all 50 states, it is safe to assume that well in excess of 35,000 recipients are from Arkansas, though the exact number is impossible to know.
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Does John McCain have a purple heart?
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.
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.
How many medal of honors still live in 2009?
There are 96 living recipients of the MOH alive today.
Is the Korean War purple heart made of gold?
No US Military Medal is made of gold. The Purple Heart is the oldest US Medal, and many say it is the most beautiful. There is a Congressional Gold Medal that has been awarded by the US Congress, the first to General George Washington.
How many double recipients received the medal of honor?
Nineteen
How many Purple Heart recipients were there resulting from the capture of Corregidor in May 1942?
485
Do children of a Purple Heart recipient go to college for free?
I am sorry to tell you that no, children of Purple Heart recipients do not go to college free. There are, however, scholarships you could complete for, including from the Military Order of Purple Heart or combat division associations. It is always well worth it to apply for as many different scholarships you may be eligible for to ease the high cost of tuition and books.
How many of the female Purple Heart recipients are Navy?
Whatever number you come up with, add one more. Helen Keayes Nolan, an Australian woman served in Vietnam with the American military and received the Purple Heart after being wounded by enemy fire at Phu Loi during the 1969 Tet Offensive.
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You need 10,000LP with any girl before she will get a Purple Heart for you.
Is there a list of purple heart recipients World War 2?
No, there is not a consolidated list.This medal has been earned by over 800,000 individuals. There are several reasons that there is no such list. First, due to the number of servicemen who have been and are being awarded the Purple Heart, creating and maintaining such a list would be nearly impossible. Secondly, not all awards of the the Purple Heart have been documented, and many of the recipients themselves, the only ones who still remember their award, have died, and so the fact that they received this decoration has been forgotten.Also, just an FYI--the NARA (National Archive) in St Louis suffered a major fire in ca. 1969 many, many veteran's records were completely lost (over 60%).AnswerThe official site from the government is linked to the right as "National WWII Memorial." AnswerThere is a book called Purple Heart by Turner publishing and is a list of purple heart recipients and can be obtained from "Staticline books" box 87518 college park Georgia zip 30337-0518 AnswerThere is no list of WW 2 Purple Heart Recipients from a source based in fact. The only "lists" available are those assembled by individuals seeking others to add names to a list. Not the most accurate means to obtain historic facts. AnswerI found this site that might help: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sebring/index.htmAnswerNo such list exists.
Who received the purple heart first?
unknown, purple heart was given out when George Washington was fighting in the war many believe it was Douglas MacArthur
How many U.S. soldiers received the Purple Heart during WW2?
An estimated 1,076,245 people recieved a Purple Heart in World War II.
How to tell if a purple heart is real?
The Defense Department does not keep an official database of Purple Heart recipients. Hall of Honor organizers hope their efforts will create as complete a list as possible of those who have earned the medal to ensure they are not forgotten. So far, 70,000 recipients have been registered since the Hall of Honor opened in New Windsor, N.Y., in November, but organizers hope to enroll as many as 1.5 million. To register with the Hall of Honor, recipients must prove they received the medal by submitting the appropriate official documentation, including a DD-214, DD-215, WD AGO-53-55, General Orders or a Letter of Transmittal. Recipients can contact the Hall of Honor at (845) 561-1765 and 1-877-28HONOR, or on its Web site. (See the link Below)
Is there a list of purple heart recipients from world war 1 and world war 2?
No, there is not a consolidated list.This medal has been earned by over 800,000 individuals. There are several reasons that there is no such list. First, due to the number of servicemen who have been and are being awarded the Purple Heart, creating and maintaining such a list would be nearly impossible. Secondly, not all awards of the the Purple Heart have been documented, and many of the recipients themselves, the only ones who still remember their award, have died, and so the fact that they received this decoration has been forgotten.Also, just an FYI--the NARA (National Archive) in St Louis suffered a major fire in ca. 1969 many, many veteran's records were completely lost (over 60%).AnswerThe official site from the government is linked to the right as "National WWII Memorial." AnswerThere is a book called Purple Heart by Turner publishing and is a list of purple heart recipients and can be obtained from "Staticline books" box 87518 college park Georgia zip 30337-0518 AnswerThere is no list of WW 2 Purple Heart Recipients from a source based in fact. The only "lists" available are those assembled by individuals seeking others to add names to a list. Not the most accurate means to obtain historic facts. AnswerI found this site that might help: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sebring/index.htmAnswerNo such list exists.
How many soldiers received the purple heart during the war of 1812?
None. The Purple Heart wasn't awarded between the Revolutionary War and World War 2.
In harvest moon ds cute how many heart levels are threre?
there are 4- blak heart, purple heart, blue heart, and then yellow.
What foundation supports the purple heart car donations?
There are many companies that support purple heart car donations. Almost all of the major car manufacturer's support the purple hear car donations like Ford and Toyota.
