Do soldiers receive medals after fighting a battle?

Answer 1

Their chain-of-command recommends and approves the citation. The medals are usually awarded in a formal ceremony, but they can be awarded in other situations, such as the Purple Heart is often given to the soldier while they are in the hospital.

Answer 2

The short answer is yes. Longer answer is that the Soldier will receive medals for being wounded(Purple Heart), or serving in a campaign(Iraq Campaign medal). Soldiers may also receive badges (Combat Infantry or Combat Action Badge) for engaging with enemy forces.

Answer 3

In part to inspire those who follow after. Jumping on live grenades is not taught. It is in fact discouraged. Why do people do it remains a mystery and is and should be discouraged. To die fighting is to die as you are trained. The big laugh is reserved for those who jump on a dud.

Answer 4

Medals are awarded for many reasons. Some are awarded simply for serving during wartime (National Defense Service Medal). There is a medal for good conduct, doing a good job on a project, serving notably or exceptionally in a position or assignment over time. More notable awards are for being injured in combat (Purple Heart), uncommon valor in battle (Commendation Medal or Bronze Star with "V" device; Silver Star). Of course, the ultimate and very rare award is the Congressional Medal of Honor, awarded for singularly exceptional valor in battle resulting in significant saving of lives and/or significant favorable shift in battle as a result of the awardee's actions. This is usually awarded posthumously, although there are living Medal of Honor recipients.

Answer 5

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