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The US Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received from an enemy combatant during time of war.
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What is the Russian equivalent to the purple heart?
who was awarded russia's purple heart and why
Did villages win the purple heart award?
No, the Purple Heart is awarded to an individual, not a group or entity.
Did George Barnett Hill get awarded a purple heart?
No
Camel spider bite purple heart awarded?
The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action. It is not awarded for civilian injuries or incidents, such as spider bites. Therefore, a Purple Heart would not be awarded for a camel spider bite.
What does the purple ribbon in the military mean'?
The purple ribbon indicates that the wearer was awarded a Purple Heart. This is awarded when a service member is injured or killed during service.
Civil war purple heart list?
The Purple Heart was not awarded during the Civil War. It became an award for those wounded in battle during World War 2. Prior to that, the Purple Heart was awarded for valor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington had three made and personally awarded them.
What is military order of 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.
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.
Was there an African-American awarded the Purple Heart in 1942?
There were numerous.
Where is the list of names of soldiers that have received a Purple Heart?
There is not a central list of Purple Heart recipients. These are awarded on unit orders at division level. Each individual's DD214 Discharge record should reflect the Purple Heart if it was awarded.
Has the purple heart medal ever been awarded for malaria?
No. The PH is awarded for wounds received in combat
Can a British soldier receive a purple heart?
No, the Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded by the United States to members of the U.S. armed forces who are wounded or killed in combat. It is not awarded to soldiers of other countries.
