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President John F. Kennedy is the only U.S. president to receive a Purple Heart. Kennedy, who served in the Navy during World War II, injured his back when a Japanese destroyer collided with his patrol torpedo boat near the Solomon Islands. As his boat sank, Kennedy refused to let his injury stop him from towing a badly burned crew member to safety. In what is perhaps the most enduring image of his heroism in the South Pacific, Kennedy swam with the man’s life jacket strap clenched between his teeth for four to five hours before reaching an island and bringing the man safely to shore.
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How do you find out if someone received a Purple Heart during the Korean War?
check with: Purple Heart. Org
Does John McCain have a purple heart?
Yes, he does. The wounds he received from torture as a prisoner of war were far more serious than many other combat wounded who received the Purple Heart, so it was certainly deserved.
Jon W Jones Purple Heart Vietnam?
An estimated 351,794 individuals received the Purple Heart during the Vietnam War and no comprehensive list exists.
Which president was the first to win the purple heart?
George H. W. Bush
Which President's likeness is on the Purple Heart?
George Washington, the man who created the award.
What president received a purple heart in World War 1?
KEnnedy
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.
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.
How do you find out if someone received a Purple Heart during the Korean War?
check with: Purple Heart. Org
What does the Purple Heart organization do?
They are a non-profit organization that support veterans that have received the Purple Heart for their wounds.
What are the ratings and certificates for A Purple Heart - 2008?
A Purple Heart - 2008 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
How did the 100th Infantry Battalion earn the nickname the Purple Heart Battalion?
The 100th Infantry Battalion earned the nickname "the Purple Heart Battalion" for the number of Purple Hearts (the military decoration awarded in the name of the President for those wounded or killed) received for their sacrifices at Cassino.
What are the ratings and certificates for Purple Heart - 2005?
Purple Heart - 2005 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:16
What are the ratings and certificates for Cry Your Purple Heart Out - 1976?
Cry Your Purple Heart Out - 1976 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
Was Kern Dunagan a recipient of the Purple Heart in Vietnam?
Kern Dunagan was a Medal of Honor recipient. He got the purple heart for wounds he received during the battle where he received the MoH.
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.
Who received the purple heart first?
unknown, purple heart was given out when George Washington was fighting in the war many believe it was Douglas MacArthur
