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The purple heat is solely awarded for military members who are wounded or killed in combat from enemy actions. It could be from a concussion from an explosion our losing multiple limbs. There are some cases where members in support of the fight such as on a naval ship are injured not directly by enemy action, but while conducting operations against the enemy and can also be awarded the people heart.
Other awards are given for actions, service, or performance by a military member. The Purple Heart is awarded for their injuries, not for any actions on the awardee's part.
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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 Difference between a purple heart and a purple heart with oak leaf cluster?
An Oak Leaf is a device for an award that is worn to indicate a second award of the same medal.A Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf would mean that the wearer earned 2 Purple Heart Medals.
When did the first recipients of the Purple Heart Award receive the award?
The original purple heart was an award for heroism. It was given out by George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
Is there an age requirement to get the purple heart?
Age has nothing to do with award of the Purple Heart Medal.
Did villages win the purple heart award?
No, the Purple Heart is awarded to an individual, not a group or entity.
What was the origanal name of the purple heart award?
The "original" Purple Heart was called the "Badge for Military Merit".
What award did George Washington have created?
The Purple Heart.
Do those that have earned the Purple Heart travel for free?
Free travel is not a benefit of earning a Purple Heart.
What is one military award colin Powell received?
the purple heart is one award.
Who the purple heart to in the World War 2?
The Purple Heart award was rewarded to soldiers who were wounded or killed or dying after being wounded on or after April 5, 1917.Call of Duty: World At WarIn the popular video game, "Call of Duty:World At War", there is a trophy that can be earned called "Purple Heart". To earn it, you have to die at least ten times at the same checkpoint.
Does the navy use the Purple heart award?
All military service members can be awarded the Purple Heart Medal given they meet the criteria.
What is our nation's oldest military award?
The US military's oldest medal is the Purple Heart Medal.
