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Yes. I have met one man who was awarded the Purple Heart. He was in the SAS who stormed the American Embassy in London when it was held by terrorists.
A SOLDIER MUST BE WOUNDED OR KILLED PERFORMING HIS OR HER DUTY. A SOLDIER MUST BE WOUNDED OR KILLED PERFORMING HIS OR HER DUTY.
who was awarded russia's purple heart and why
The US Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received from an enemy combatant during time of war.
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.
No, the Purple Heart is awarded to an individual, not a group or entity.
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The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action. It is not awarded for civilian injuries or incidents, such as spider bites. Therefore, a Purple Heart would not be awarded for a camel spider bite.
The Purple Heart was not awarded during the Civil War. It became an award for those wounded in battle during World War 2. Prior to that, the Purple Heart was awarded for valor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington had three made and personally awarded them.
The purple ribbon indicates that the wearer was awarded a Purple Heart. This is awarded when a service member is injured or killed during service.
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.
The purple heart is a high military award, and is awarded for being wounded in battle. My grandfather earned one.