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No. The PH is awarded for wounds received in combat

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When are you awarded the Purple Heart?

The US Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received from an enemy combatant during time of war.


What was the first medal awarded in the army?

The Purple Heart is given that accolade.


What is a medal with a color in it?

The Purple Heart Medal, awarded for combatants injured as a result of enemy action.


How many us presidents have been awarded the purple heart medal?

one JFK


Does the navy use the Purple heart award?

All military service members can be awarded the Purple Heart Medal given they meet the criteria.


When was the last purple heart medal manufactured?

The Purple Heart medal is continuously manufactured as it is awarded to service members. The most recent versions of the medal, which have undergone design updates, continue to be produced as needed. Therefore, there is no definitive "last" Purple Heart medal, as they are made in response to ongoing military service and recognition.


Has the purple heart medal ever been awarded for heat stroke?

Military regulations prohibit award of the Purple Heart Medal for things like heat stroke, frostbite and the like. The medal is awarded for wounds sustained while in combat during a period of war against an enemy of the USA. It is also not awarded for "self-inflicted" wounds.


Are purple heart recipients tax exempt?

NO! While the Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received in combat, there is no pension attached to it, as there are some of the higher awards like the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross or the Soldier's Medal.


What medals did JFK earn besides the purple heart?

JFK biographies I've seen mention the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, but no PH


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.


How does the purple heart differ from all other military decorations?

The US Purple Heart Medal is specifically awarded for a combat wound received from an enemy combatant during wartime.


Is the Korean War purple heart made of gold?

No US Military Medal is made of gold. The Purple Heart is the oldest US Medal, and many say it is the most beautiful. There is a Congressional Gold Medal that has been awarded by the US Congress, the first to General George Washington.