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Who are the two soldiers who received Purple Hearts for their actions during 11 Sept 2001?
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Navy Lt. Kevin Schaeffer received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the 11 September attack on the Pentagon. Army Colonel (Ret.) Victor Correa was awarded a Purple Heart and Soldier's Medal for his bravery on September 11th, when he rescued countless injured victims from the Pentagon after the attacks.
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What is the highest number of purple hearts awarded to a single individual?
The most Purple Hearts received by one person is eight. Four Army soldiers share that distinction: •Richard J. Buck - Four Purple Hearts for his actions during the Korean War and four during the Vietnam War. •Robert T. Frederick - Eight Purple Hearts in World War II. •David H. Hackworth - Four Purple Hearts in the Korean War and four in the Vietnam War. •Robert L. Howard - Eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam This off of military.com website
How many soldiers earned a purple heart in the vietnam war?
In honor of those who faught in the Vietnam war, a total of 351,794 purple hearts. Originally, 500,00 purple hearts were created, but only 351,794 were given out.
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.
Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
were there purple hearts given for grenada war
How do soldiers get purple hearts?
you get injured in battleThe purple heart is awarded to military personnel who were wounded during service -- particularly if they were wounded during a war.
Are Purple Hearts for wounded and injured soldiers only?
It is issued to military personnel only.
What is the highest number of purple hearts awarded to a single individual?
The most Purple Hearts received by one person is eight. Four Army soldiers share that distinction: •Richard J. Buck - Four Purple Hearts for his actions during the Korean War and four during the Vietnam War. •Robert T. Frederick - Eight Purple Hearts in World War II. •David H. Hackworth - Four Purple Hearts in the Korean War and four in the Vietnam War. •Robert L. Howard - Eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam This off of military.com website
How many soldiers earned a purple heart in the vietnam war?
In honor of those who faught in the Vietnam war, a total of 351,794 purple hearts. Originally, 500,00 purple hearts were created, but only 351,794 were given out.
What are the ratings and certificates for Purple Hearts - 1984?
Purple Hearts - 1984 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 Iceland:12 Norway:16 Portugal:M/12 USA:R
How many marines received purple hearts in Vietnam?
A Lot, Too many, but who cares...
How many Purple Hearts can you have?
There is no technical limit. There is currently a soldier serving in Iraq that has been awarded three and has a fourth pending. Each time you are wounded in a separate engagement, you are eligible. In past wars, though, there was an unofficial limit in that you would be removed from the theater if you received a set number of Purple Hearts. For both Korea and Vietnam this limit was three. A United States Army soldier currently holds the distinction of receiving nine Purple Hearts. Six U.S. Army soldiers and one U.S. Marine share the distinction of holding 8 Purple Hearts.
Who has had the most purple heart medals been given to?
US Army sergeant Robert Howard received eight Purple Hearts for Vietnam War
How many U.S. soldiers received the Purple Heart during WW2?
An estimated 1,076,245 people recieved a Purple Heart in World War II.
What are some significant facts about the 442nd?
The members of the unit received a total of 21 Medals of Honor and 9,486 Purple Hearts.
When was Purple Hearts - film - created?
Purple Hearts - film - was created on 1984-03-30.
What are the medals that McCain won in the Vietnam war?
He received three purple hearts and a bronze star.
How many soldiers received the purple heart during the war of 1812?
None. The Purple Heart wasn't awarded between the Revolutionary War and World War 2.
