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What is a purple medal?
A purple medal would be the Purple Heart that is given in the US Military to people who have been wounded or killed in action.
What does Vietnam PH mean on a headstone?
Donald P Kremer
What medal does one get when they die in action?
The Purple Heart.
Camel spider bite purple heart awarded?
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.
Why did Jackie Robinson jr receive purple heart?
Jackie Robinson Jr. did not receive the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are injured or killed in combat.
What does the purple in purple heart mean?
A soldier who receives the purple heart was wounded in combat during military service. It may be presented to his/her family if deceased. A military grave stone may include the letters 'PH' to denote the award of the purple heart. The award may be given multiple times. The wounds received must be caused by the enemy for the award to be valid. A Humvee rollover, for example, would not result in a purple heart. The design and colors of the medal were chosen because George Washington's original Badge of Military Merit was a purple heart edged in white, along with the reverse inscription "FOR MILITARY MERIT" and the obverse engraving of George Washington to tie it to the historic honor.
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"
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.
What does the purple ribbon in the military mean'?
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.
How can you find a list of Purple Heart recipients killed in the Battle of the Coral Sea?
You can contact the Purple Heart Hall of Fame Museum curator or assistants to get a list of the Purple Heart recipients of any battle or war. I have provided a link for you so you may contact them.
What award is given to those wounded or killed serving with the US military?
The Purple Heart Medal
purple heart medal?
an award given to solders who have been killed or injured in the us army
