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Why did general Patton receive the purple heart?
He was shot in the leg during WWI
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.
Who were the first recipients to receive the purple heart award and when did they receive the purple heart award?
Three men received the first Purple Hearts, presented to them on May 9, 1783. The men were all from Connecticut. These were Daniel Bissell, Elijah Churchill, and Daniel Brown.
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.
Did George Washington receive a purple heart?
NO. George Washington created the Purple Heart.
Why did Jackie Robinson jr receive purple heart?
Jackie Robinson Jr. did not receive the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are injured or killed in combat.
Who was the first president to receive the purple-heart?
Wasn't President Kennedy awarded one in WW II?
Who is elegible to receive the Purple Heart?
Any soldier who is wounded, either in combat or by terrorist action, may receive the Purple Heart. There are no limits as to the number you may receive--if you go out on 300 patrols, and get shot on every one of them, you can receive 300 Purple Hearts.
Who were the first two people to receive the Purple Heart award?
Elijah churchill, Daniel bissel, and William brown
When did Elijah Churchill receive the purple heart?
He was decorated for gallantry with the Badge of Military Merit which later became the Purple Heart.
What military medals did Ted Knight receive?
purple heart
Who was the last person to receive a purple heart medal?
stephenson marky
