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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.
What was the first medal awarded in the army?
The Purple Heart is given that accolade.
What is a medal with a color in it?
The Purple Heart Medal, awarded for combatants injured as a result of enemy action.
Has the purple heart medal ever been awarded for malaria?
No. The PH is awarded for wounds received in combat
Does the navy use the Purple heart award?
All military service members can be awarded the Purple Heart Medal given they meet the criteria.
Has the purple heart medal ever been awarded for heat stroke?
Military regulations prohibit award of the Purple Heart Medal for things like heat stroke, frostbite and the like. The medal is awarded for wounds sustained while in combat during a period of war against an enemy of the USA. It is also not awarded for "self-inflicted" wounds.
Are purple heart recipients tax exempt?
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.
What medals did JFK earn besides the purple heart?
JFK biographies I've seen mention the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, but no PH
What is military order of the Purple Heart?
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.
How does the purple heart differ from all other military decorations?
The US Purple Heart Medal is specifically awarded for a combat wound received from an enemy combatant during wartime.
Is the Korean War purple heart made of gold?
No US Military Medal is made of gold. The Purple Heart is the oldest US Medal, and many say it is the most beautiful. There is a Congressional Gold Medal that has been awarded by the US Congress, the first to General George Washington.
What is your oldest awarded medal to veterans and when was it awarded?
The Purple Heart was authorized by the Confederation Congress during the American Revolution, and was awarded, I believe, seven times, and fell into disuse. The next authorized decoration was the Medal of Honor, during the Civil War. The Purple Heart was restored to use - I think in 1932 - and made the award to be given to men injured and wounded by enemy action. Its actually a lovely medal, and has a profile of General Washington on the heart, emblematic of its Revolutionary heritage.
