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Awarded by United States Armed ForcesTypeDecorationEligibilityMilitary PersonnelAwarded 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"StatusCurrently AwardedStatisticsFirst awardedFebruary 22, 1932PrecedenceNext (higher)Bronze StarNext (lower)Meritorious Service Medals:
Joint Service, Branch Service
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained during combat against an enemy of the United States
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∙ 14y agoMilitary personnel can receive a purple heart for receiving a combat related wound.
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∙ 13y agoto represent respect for those who served America
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What award did George Washington have created?
The Purple Heart.
Which President's likeness is on the Purple Heart?
George Washington, the man who created the award.
Who is the creator of the Purple Heart?
The award was created by George Washington and the current design of the Purple Heart was designed by John R. Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint in 1931.
When did the first recipients of the Purple Heart Award receive the award?
The original purple heart was an award for heroism. It was given out by George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
Is there an age requirement to get the purple heart?
Age has nothing to do with award of the Purple Heart Medal.
Did villages win the purple heart award?
No, the Purple Heart is awarded to an individual, not a group or entity.
Who designed the current Purple Heart medal?
The basic design was created by George Washington. He designed it as an award for heroism.
What was the origanal name of the purple heart award?
The "original" Purple Heart was called the "Badge for Military Merit".
When was Heart of Hajduk Award created?
Heart of Hajduk Award was created in 1994.
What is the Difference between a purple heart and a purple heart with oak leaf cluster?
An Oak Leaf is a device for an award that is worn to indicate a second award of the same medal.A Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf would mean that the wearer earned 2 Purple Heart Medals.
What is one military award colin Powell received?
the purple heart is one award.
When was Purple Heart - album - created?
Purple Heart - album - was created in 2012.
