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The Purple Heart is awarded to military personnel for being wounded in combat. The wound must be the result of enemy action. It must also be severe enough to require medical attention or result in death.
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∙ 6y agoThe Purple Heart Medal is awarded to any military member who is wounded by an enemy of the US during a time of war.
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∙ 12y agoA member of the United States Armed Forces that was Wounded in Action, or was Wounded in Action then died of their wound.
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∙ 15y agoThere are 6 individuals that have been awarded 8 Purple Hearts:
Richard J. Buck Robert T. Frederick David H. Hackworth Robert L. Howard William L. Russell William Waugh
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