GSW means "Gun Shot Wound". GS is an abbreviation for "Gun shot".
Military Order of the Purple Heart Bridge was created in 1998.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
The US military's oldest medal is the Purple Heart Medal.
The "original" Purple Heart was called the "Badge for Military Merit".
George Washington. Originally, the Purple Heart was know as the "Badge of Military Merit".
The purple heart is a high military award, and is awarded for being wounded in battle. My grandfather earned one.
He was decorated for gallantry with the Badge of Military Merit which later became the Purple Heart.
It is a medal awarded to US military personnel who are wounded or killed while engaging an enemy force. It may be awarded to members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives or well-being in battle.
purple heart
All purple hearts say "For Military Merit" on the reverse side. Go to the accompanying link below for a generic picture of a purple heart.
All military service members can be awarded the Purple Heart Medal given they meet the criteria.
You don't. Your military unit does the submission process.