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Were Purple Hearts awarded to Merchant Marine members in World War 2?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, I know of one that was awarded and I have it. My grandfather(FRANK YALCH) was a Scout in WW1. He fought in 2 battles, he was hit by a piece of shrapnel in the Battle of Argonne and was in the hospital when the cease fire was called. He was awarded two metals, one being a purple heart.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoAccording to the history of the Purple Heart, it was awarded to anyone while serving under competent authorityin any capacity with one of the UI.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, who had been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafterdie after being wounded. So, I would suggest that the Heart was awarded during WW1 as it didn't end until 1918.
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∙ 9y agoThe first Purple Heart was awarded on February 22, 1932. This was many years after World War I had ended, however, there were an estimated 320,500 purple hearts awarded to veterans of World War I.
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∙ 16y agoNo, Merchant Marines are not members of the US Armed Force. If a Mariner is wounded, the appropriate medal is called the Mariner's Medal.
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∙ 13y agoAn estimated 1,076,245 were awarded and no comprehensive list exists.
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∙ 12y agoYes over 300,000 of them. A PH medal is not a medal men wanted in the Vietnam War. Getting wounded was not an enjoyable experience.
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Can someone who works in the merchant marine be awarded a purple heart?
No. This is a US military award.
What is the difference between a Marine and a Merchant Marine?
A Marine in a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, the USMC is a branch of the militray and members of the USMC are in the military. "a merchant marine" would be the private maritime industry of any nation, if you meant a merchant mariner, then that would be a civilian employed on a private ship.
Can a other than honorable discharge from the military stop you from becoming a merchant seaman?
Not necessarily in the commercial merchant fleet, but for the Merchant Marine, yes. The U.S. Merchant Marine is actually a branch of the Armed Forces.
When was Merchant Marine Outstanding Achievement Medal created?
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was created on 1968-05-20.
When was Merchant Marine Defense Bar created?
Merchant Marine Defense Bar was created on 1944-08-24.
When was Philippine Merchant Marine Academy created?
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy was created on 1820-04-05.
What is the motto of Philippine Merchant Marine Academy?
The motto of Philippine Merchant Marine Academy is 'Righteousness, Humility, Courage'.
What are the release dates for Our Merchant Marine - 1916?
Our Merchant Marine - 1916 was released on: USA: 2 December 1916
When was Merchant Marine Combat Bar created?
Merchant Marine Combat Bar was created on 1943-05-10.
When was United States Merchant Marine Academy created?
United States Merchant Marine Academy was created in 1942.
Where is the American Merchant Marine Mus in Kings Point New York located?
The address of the American Merchant Marine Mus is: U S Merchant Marine Aca, Kings Point, NY 11024
What different between naval academy and merchant marine academy?
The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, trains naval officers; the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, trains officers of the Merchant Marine.
