Absolutely if injured or death during declared war. And, during the Cold War era, most did earn Purple Hearts; Huey door gunners had the second shortest life expectancy of all Army and Marine MOS'es.
An estimated 351,794 individuals received the Purple Heart during the Vietnam War and no comprehensive list exists.
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.
A Lot, Too many, but who cares...
US Army sergeant Robert Howard received eight Purple Hearts for Vietnam War
Yes it's part of their service record and awards are on 214
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People that received Purple Hearts during the Vietnam War are Second Lieutenant Davis Boardman, James Coleman, and First Lieutenant Paul Jerome, Jr. Other recipients are Charles Keitt, Captain Luther Lasater III, and Sergeant Paul Poirier.
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Oliver Stone
He received three purple hearts and a bronze star.
No one had to manufacture the medals during the Vietnam War. There was a very large number produced for World War II and they are still being used.
i READ AN ARTICLE THAT SAID HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH CLUSTER SO I AM ASUMING HE WAS WOUNDED AT LEAST TWICE BUT CAN FIND NO RECORD.YOU RECEIVE A CLUSTER EACH ADDITIONAL TIME YOU ARE INJURED.