An estimated 1,076,245 people recieved a Purple Heart in World War II.
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The US Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received from an enemy combatant during time of war.
The original Purple Heart award was made personally by General George Washington during the American Revolution to 3 Continental Army soldiers. It was a heart-shaped purple colored cloth, with white piping on the perimeter. It then disappeared until the early 1930's, resurrected by then Army Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur, and was made retroactive to WWI wounded soldiers. So the first people awarded the Purple Heart were WWI wounded soldiers.
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.
There is not a central list of Purple Heart recipients. These are awarded on unit orders at division level. Each individual's DD214 Discharge record should reflect the Purple Heart if it was awarded.
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.
An estimated 351,794 individuals received the Purple Heart during the Vietnam War and no comprehensive list exists.
The Purple Heart Medal honors wound(s) received by a military member inflicted by an enemy combatant during time of conflict or war.
Nearly 30 US Sailors were killed and over 20 men wounded when the USS Stark was struck by an Iraqi missile during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). The names of the men can be followed up on starting with the website on the USS Stark (Frigate).
They are a non-profit organization that support veterans that have received the Purple Heart for their wounds.
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