The Purple Heart was not awarded during the Civil War. It became an award for those wounded in battle during World War 2. Prior to that, the Purple Heart was awarded for valor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington had three made and personally awarded them.
According to National Geographic magazine (November 2008) there were approximately 964,409 Purple Hearts awarded in the second world war.
There were an estimated 320,518 awarded.
An estimated 1,076,245 people recieved a Purple Heart in World War II.
Between 800 thousand and one million Purple Heart Medals were awarded in WWII.
The Purple Heart was not awarded during the Civil War. It became an award for those wounded in battle during World War 2. Prior to that, the Purple Heart was awarded for valor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington had three made and personally awarded them.
The US Purple Heart Medal is awarded for wounds received from an enemy combatant during time of war.
According to National Geographic magazine (November 2008) there were approximately 964,409 Purple Hearts awarded in the second world war.
None. The Purple Heart wasn't awarded between the Revolutionary War and World War 2.
There were an estimated 1,076.245 Purple Hearts awarded during WWII and there is no comprehensive list.
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.
There were an estimated 320,518 awarded.
who was awarded russia's purple heart and why
Yes, James Meurer, was awarded a purple heart during Operation Desert Storm. He was wounded in action against the Republican Guard while conducting a DART mission.
No, the Purple Heart is awarded to an individual, not a group or entity.
Lee Marvin was a war hero from World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart in 1945. He was wounded during the Battle of Saipan.
you get injured in battleThe purple heart is awarded to military personnel who were wounded during service -- particularly if they were wounded during a war.