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How many Purple Hearts awarded to US Army personnel during the Vietnam War?
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∙ 14y ago
The Purple Heart is a United Stated military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after April 5, 1917 with the U.S. Military
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∙ 16y agoThe purple heart is awarded in the American military (Army, Navy, Marines Air force & Coast Guard) for being wounded.
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∙ 13y agoMy Grandfather was one of them. He Died in Peace
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∙ 14y agoThe Vietnam War lasted ten thousand days, and involved over one million US Military personnel. No list exists, but thousands, perhaps tens of thousands were awarded.
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Is there a list of purple hearts awarded to army personnel in Afghanistan?
Yes there is. I think you can find a full list on wikipedia ( maybe )
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.
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.
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
List of Purple Heart recipients from World War 2?
There were an estimated 1,076.245 Purple Hearts awarded during WWII and there is no comprehensive list.
Is there a list of purple hearts awarded to army personnel in Afghanistan?
Yes there is. I think you can find a full list on wikipedia ( maybe )
How many purple hearts were awarded on D-Day?
2300
Are Purple Hearts awarded and considered classified and the information not made public?
The fact that someone was awarded a Purple Heart is not classified information. The citation as to when and how the were wounded might remain classified for a period of time. Anything from WW 2, Korea and Vietnam is outside of the classification range.
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.
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
Who was awarded the purple heart during World War 2?
According to National Geographic magazine (November 2008) there were approximately 964,409 Purple Hearts awarded in the second world war.
How many marines received purple hearts in Vietnam?
A Lot, Too many, but who cares...
List of Purple Heart recipients from World War 2?
There were an estimated 1,076.245 Purple Hearts awarded during WWII and there is no comprehensive list.
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
