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The Purple Heart is given to any Soldier, Airman, Sailor and Marine who is wounded in combat.
It is also the only medal that is not earned, but entitled.
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What does the purple heart medal represent?
it means you were wounded in war.
When was Military General Service Medal created?
Military General Service Medal was created on 1847-06-01.
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Do all soldiers receive a medal for service in ww1?
Most personnel who served in the armed forces during WW1 were eligible for the World War 1 Victory Medal for periods of service between 1917-1918? The WWI Victory Medal had nothing to do with being wounded. US soldiers wounded received a Certificate, which later, when the Purple Heart Medal was created in 1932, could be "turned in" for a Purple Heart Medal.
What is a purple medal?
A purple medal would be the Purple Heart that is given in the US Military to people who have been wounded or killed in action.
What award is given to those wounded or killed serving with the US military?
The Purple Heart Medal
What is wounded police medal?
There is not a specific medal for a police officer wounded in action. The governor of a state or mayor of a city may choose to bestow a Medal of Honor or Medal of Valor on a police officer wounded in the line of duty, but there is not a specific one given solely to these brave officers.
What is police wounded?
There is not a specific medal for a police officer wounded in action. The governor of a state or mayor of a city may choose to bestow a Medal of Honor or Medal of Valor on a police officer wounded in the line of duty, but there is not a specific one given solely to these brave officers.
When was Military Medal created?
Military Medal was created on 1916-03-25.
What does the purple heart medal represent?
it means you were wounded in war.
When was Military Virtue Medal created?
Military Virtue Medal was created in 1872-04.
How many Americans were wounded at Pearl Harbor?
1,178 wounded, this is civilians & military.
When was Military Medal - Luxembourg - created?
Military Medal - Luxembourg - was created on 1945-10-30.
When did Medal 'For Distinction in Military Service' end?
Medal 'For Distinction in Military Service' ended in 1995.
When was Medal of Military Valour created?
Medal of Military Valour was created on 1993-02-02.
What is the highest honor that can be earned while serving in the us military?
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
