You had to have been wounded in combat. The wound had to be to the level that you required medical treatment as opposed to first aid (eg. stitches in an aid station versus a band-aid in your foxhole). Local commanders had clear guidelines but also wide discretion in deciding what extent of wound qualified for the decoration.
According to National Geographic magazine (November 2008) there were approximately 964,409 Purple Hearts awarded in the second world war.
An estimated 320518 purple hearts were given out in World War 1.
Yes he did, he also received the Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts while serving 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.
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.
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The fact that someone was awarded a Purple Heart is not classified information. The citation as to when and how the were wounded might remain classified for a period of time. Anything from WW 2, Korea and Vietnam is outside of the classification range.
In honor of those who faught in the Vietnam war, a total of 351,794 purple hearts. Originally, 500,00 purple hearts were created, but only 351,794 were given out.
The most Purple Hearts received by one person is eight. Four Army soldiers share that distinction: •Richard J. Buck - Four Purple Hearts for his actions during the Korean War and four during the Vietnam War. •Robert T. Frederick - Eight Purple Hearts in World War II. •David H. Hackworth - Four Purple Hearts in the Korean War and four in the Vietnam War. •Robert L. Howard - Eight Purple Hearts in the Vietnam This off of military.com website
According to National Geographic magazine (November 2008) there were approximately 964,409 Purple Hearts awarded in the second world war.
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There were an estimated 1,076.245 Purple Hearts awarded during WWII and there is no comprehensive list.
The Purple Heart is a United Stated military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after April 5, 1917 with the U.S. Military
US Army sergeant Robert Howard received eight Purple Hearts for Vietnam War
There is no technical limit. There is currently a soldier serving in Iraq that has been awarded three and has a fourth pending. Each time you are wounded in a separate engagement, you are eligible. In past wars, though, there was an unofficial limit in that you would be removed from the theater if you received a set number of Purple Hearts. For both Korea and Vietnam this limit was three. A United States Army soldier currently holds the distinction of receiving nine Purple Hearts. Six U.S. Army soldiers and one U.S. Marine share the distinction of holding 8 Purple Hearts.
An estimated 1,076,245 Purple Hearts were issue in WWII and no comprehensive list exists.
The original Purple Hearts were called the Badge for Military Merit, and were personally awarded by General George Washington during the American Revolution.