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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.
What award did George Washington have created?
The Purple Heart.
What is engraved on a purple heart?
George Washington. Originally, the Purple Heart was know as the "Badge of Military Merit".
Who is likeness is on the purple heart?
The Purple Heart is currently awarded to military personnel wounded in action. Originally it was awarded for valor. The first three were personally awarded by George Washington. His likeness is now found on the medal.
Which President's likeness is on the Purple Heart?
George Washington, the man who created the award.
Whose is pictured on the Purple Heart medal?
George Washington, who founded the award.
Who received the purple heart first?
unknown, purple heart was given out when George Washington was fighting in the war many believe it was Douglas MacArthur
Who is the president on the purple heart?
John F. Kennedy earned his purple heart for the military service as commander of the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 during World War II in the South Pacific.
Who made the Purple Heart?
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington-then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army-by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782
Who is the creator of the Purple Heart?
The award was created by George Washington and the current design of the Purple Heart was designed by John R. Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint in 1931.
If wounded in Iraq who do you contact if you did not receive your purple heart?
You have to be recommended for a Purple Heart. Being wounded in Iraq does not automatically qualify you to receive a Purple Heart.
When and where is the purple heart given?
One can make the case that it was eitherNewburgh, New York, where the original purple and heart-shape military award, the Badge of Military Merit, was invented, announced, established, and awarded by Gen. George Washington (August 7, 1782 - June 10, 1783) orWashington, DC, where President Herbert Hoover "revived" the Purple Heart medal on February 22, 1932, for the 200th anniversary of George Washinton's birth.
