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What is a purple heart?
The purple heart is a high military award, and is awarded for being wounded in battle. My grandfather earned one.
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 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.
How many Purple Hearts awarded to US Army personnel during the Vietnam War?
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
What are some benefits of being awarded the Purple Heart?
No Benefits exist or are implied. The medal says "For Valor" and is a recognition of having been wounded " in an action against hostile forces". (In the Viet Nam conflict the US Marines sent recipients of three awards stateside without regard to time in country). Wrong. Each state has different benefits most are very minor benefits. Some allow free hunting & fishing licenses and things like that.
What is a purple heart?
The purple heart is a high military award, and is awarded for being wounded in battle. My grandfather earned one.
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.
What benefits can you get with a purple heart?
Earning a Purple Heart does not confer any benefits. If wounded, the service member will be provided full medical benefits. If they died they will be given full military honors at their funeral.
How can you get a copy of a deceased veteran's purple heart citation?
There is not a citation for a Purple Heart. It is awarded as a result of being wounded through enemy action. It is documented through a simple entry indicating the action that resulted in the wound.
Did Lee Marvin receive the Navy Cross?
No , Lee Marvin was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded during the battle of Saipan which resulted in his Honorable discharge from the US Marines .
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 Purple Heart award and how is it earned?
The purple heat is solely awarded for military members who are wounded or killed in combat from enemy actions. It could be from a concussion from an explosion our losing multiple limbs. There are some cases where members in support of the fight such as on a naval ship are injured not directly by enemy action, but while conducting operations against the enemy and can also be awarded the people heart. Other awards are given for actions, service, or performance by a military member. The Purple Heart is awarded for their injuries, not for any actions on the awardee's part.
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.
How does someone get a purple hart?
Quoting from the Wikipedia page on the medal - The Purple Heart is awarded for "Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces"
Were Purple Hearts awarded to Merchant Marine members in World War 2?
Yes, I know of one that was awarded and I have it. My grandfather(FRANK YALCH) was a Scout in WW1. He fought in 2 battles, he was hit by a piece of shrapnel in the Battle of Argonne and was in the hospital when the cease fire was called. He was awarded two metals, one being a purple heart.
How many Purple Hearts awarded to US Army personnel during the Vietnam War?
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
Who is the only president to be awarded the purple heart?
John F. Kennedy earned the Purple Heart during WWII when his boat, PT-109, was rammed by a Japanese destroyer while on night patrol. He suffered a back injury that worsened a previous condition. Presidential candidates John McCain and John Kerry have also received the award for being injured in battle. James Monroe and Rutherford Hayes were both wounded in battle but the award was not in existence until 1917.
