Semper Fi Mullah
I just saw this on the News, she said "they ran for cover with their heads down."
We got so used to Sniper fire up on the DMZ nobody cared about it. The snipers were so far away the bullet would only go in about an inch if you did get hit.
As for PH's the policy in 2-4 was you had to be medivacted to get one. I know all kinds of Marines that got hit and never left the field. Never got a PH.
Swift Boat Commander Kerry's policy for Purple Hearts is if you have split ends or your socks don't match you're a wounded Hero
I went longer without food on the RockPile than Kerry was in Country.
Did Hillary After The Ficticious Bosnia Sniper Attack Put In For A Kerry Like Bogus Purple Heart?
WTF is a Nokia Navy Seal...lol must be one of Hanoi John Kerry's boys. Report It
Reply:I lived in the Seal Baracks when I went to Vietnamese language school on Coronado Island.
Never saw any Nokia
They had Marine Recon Trainers teaching them how to keep up with Grunts. Except for not going to ITR the Seals can almost be Riflemen. Report It
Reply:No, she put in for an honorable discharge, like the one george w bush got for going AWOL in the ang.
Reply:To Jim W - I'll respect Kerry for being a hero when You also respect McCain for also being a hero.
Reply:Kerry's a war hero. Have some respect.
wesley
Friday, November 18, 2011
What color heart do you have? (pink, red, black, green, blue, or purple)?
pink heart-you like somebody but your not sure how they feel about you
red heart-you have a bf/gf
black heart-your really in love with someone but they hate you
green heart-your single and you don't wanna be
blue heart-your single and loving it
purple heart-you like someone and they like you but your not going out
[mine is pink]
What color heart do you have? (pink, red, black, green, blue, or purple)?
Green. :(
Reply:green XD
Reply:mine is red :))
Reply:I think I have a rainbow...I have a purple heart... mixed with a little black, blue and green
Reply:Blue Heart Blue is my favorite color
Reply:green
Reply:RED HEART! We are more than boyfriend girlfriend. He's my best friend, my confidante, my hero, my lover, my supporter, my husband.
Reply:1 quater Pink
1 quater Black
2 quater Blue
Basicly confused[;
Reply:purple green - hes so confusing and i dunno who he likes anymore but i think its me but i dont think i like him but i do but omg its so confusing im confusing myself!!!!!!!!arg
red heart-you have a bf/gf
black heart-your really in love with someone but they hate you
green heart-your single and you don't wanna be
blue heart-your single and loving it
purple heart-you like someone and they like you but your not going out
[mine is pink]
What color heart do you have? (pink, red, black, green, blue, or purple)?
Green. :(
Reply:green XD
Reply:mine is red :))
Reply:I think I have a rainbow...I have a purple heart... mixed with a little black, blue and green
Reply:Blue Heart Blue is my favorite color
Reply:green
Reply:RED HEART! We are more than boyfriend girlfriend. He's my best friend, my confidante, my hero, my lover, my supporter, my husband.
Reply:1 quater Pink
1 quater Black
2 quater Blue
Basicly confused[;
Reply:purple green - hes so confusing and i dunno who he likes anymore but i think its me but i dont think i like him but i do but omg its so confusing im confusing myself!!!!!!!!arg
Where to go for list of purple heart benefits for the state of tennessee?
Payments may be made to veterans with low incomes that are permanently and totally disabled, if: 1. they have 90 days or more of active military service 2. at least one day of which was during a period of war, but need not serve in a war 3. their discharge from active duty must have been under conditions other than dishonorable. You can obtain assistance and the latest information from a Military Order of the Purple Heart National Service Officer, at VA Regional Offices or on the World Wide Web or call the VA´s toll-free help line at 1-877-838-2778, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.
Where to go for list of purple heart benefits for the state of tennessee?
Go to "Military.Com"..On the left of the page is a list of researchables..
Where to go for list of purple heart benefits for the state of tennessee?
Go to "Military.Com"..On the left of the page is a list of researchables..
Is there a listing of Timothy Allen Dennis USMC Vietnam Veteran has receiving purple heart -1964to1967?
Sevice number 2060829
Is there a listing of Timothy Allen Dennis USMC Vietnam Veteran has receiving purple heart -1964to1967?
Sorry but that name was not listed in the directory I know about.
SFC, US Army, Retired
Reply:First of all is the person was wounded in battle by the enemy then he rates it. Next, If the person is a family member more than likely you can request the records from the National Archives (I did this to make something for my uncle last year). If the medal is not in the record then no he did not earn that medal.
Is there a listing of Timothy Allen Dennis USMC Vietnam Veteran has receiving purple heart -1964to1967?
Sorry but that name was not listed in the directory I know about.
SFC, US Army, Retired
Reply:First of all is the person was wounded in battle by the enemy then he rates it. Next, If the person is a family member more than likely you can request the records from the National Archives (I did this to make something for my uncle last year). If the medal is not in the record then no he did not earn that medal.
Why do some ppl think the purple heart is the highest medal awarded?
There are two reasons:
A) they are saying it out of ignorance in the belief that it is the highest award given because technically it is not, or
B) it is a personal matter for them. A purple heart can mean someone suffered a minor wound in the line of duty, or it could mean that the person made the ultimate sacrifice.
For many, the Purple Heart has more meaning than most in the civilian world could ever understand. What they see is a person back from the war with a minor shrapnel wound in the leg and who has a Purple Heart.
What they do not see are our fellow soldiers lying in hospital beds at Brooke Army Medical Center, Walter Reed, and others, with burns to 70% of their bodies, deformities that will leave them never able to function normally in society again, and brain and head trauma that leaves many in a childlike state, unable to remember anything of who they are or were.
They do not see the torn families and grieving mothers who cry every night over the broken bodies of their children lying there in a bed, unable to ever walk again.
They do not, and cannot ever know just what that Purple Heart represents.
So I ask you, why do you think some believe that the Purple Heart is the highest medal awarded?
Why do some ppl think the purple heart is the highest medal awarded?
there are all these people answering to your question saying that the purple heart is a joke of a medal, well they just dont understand what it stands for. you deserve something when you get injured in combat, even if it is just a medal.
I think movies over hype the purple heart, and dont give much credit to the silver star, or the soldiers cross or CMoH.
Reply:I thought it was the Nobel peace price or the Oscar. who cares big mouth.
Reply:I wouldn't call it a joke medal, but my father calls his an enemy marksmanship award.
Reply:I think your the one with the problem, I doubt that anyone except you who answers question here believes that,
MaryJo thanks for remind me that people actually pays attention to those things!
unlike our friend who ask this question!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Because they were injuried in combat and survived and it show's courage i guess . i personally think it isnt.
Reply:i thought it was the congressional medal of honor
Reply:Because they are uneducated about Military Decorations.
Reply:Because they don't know much about military decorations. I know of a soldier that got a purple heart because while she was standing in the line at the DFAC, a round from some distant celebratory fire, actually went throught the tent roof and hit her on the head. All she needed was a band-aid and she was back to work.
Reply:xmarcax is wrong about one thing, the survived bit. It is also awarded to those who died in combat. Sometimes this award has a large meaning and sometimes is awarded for minor injuries. You also see service members that have three or four awards of the purple heart. These people have put themselves in harms way several times. I believe there are 18 medals that have a higher rating than the purple heart
Reply:it is not the highest medal. The congressional medal of honor is higher. Did Kerry tell you it was the highest?
Reply:Because they are stupid.
Reply:Never heard of anyone saying that.
Maybe you are just trying to stir things up.
Particularly when you are rude to people like Mary Jo.
get a life.
Reply:Purple heart is a joke medal. Its basically saying you got wounded and thanks for taking the bullet. The other medals show courage, valor, and fearlessness something the purple heart doesn't require.
loan
A) they are saying it out of ignorance in the belief that it is the highest award given because technically it is not, or
B) it is a personal matter for them. A purple heart can mean someone suffered a minor wound in the line of duty, or it could mean that the person made the ultimate sacrifice.
For many, the Purple Heart has more meaning than most in the civilian world could ever understand. What they see is a person back from the war with a minor shrapnel wound in the leg and who has a Purple Heart.
What they do not see are our fellow soldiers lying in hospital beds at Brooke Army Medical Center, Walter Reed, and others, with burns to 70% of their bodies, deformities that will leave them never able to function normally in society again, and brain and head trauma that leaves many in a childlike state, unable to remember anything of who they are or were.
They do not see the torn families and grieving mothers who cry every night over the broken bodies of their children lying there in a bed, unable to ever walk again.
They do not, and cannot ever know just what that Purple Heart represents.
So I ask you, why do you think some believe that the Purple Heart is the highest medal awarded?
Why do some ppl think the purple heart is the highest medal awarded?
there are all these people answering to your question saying that the purple heart is a joke of a medal, well they just dont understand what it stands for. you deserve something when you get injured in combat, even if it is just a medal.
I think movies over hype the purple heart, and dont give much credit to the silver star, or the soldiers cross or CMoH.
Reply:I thought it was the Nobel peace price or the Oscar. who cares big mouth.
Reply:I wouldn't call it a joke medal, but my father calls his an enemy marksmanship award.
Reply:I think your the one with the problem, I doubt that anyone except you who answers question here believes that,
MaryJo thanks for remind me that people actually pays attention to those things!
unlike our friend who ask this question!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Because they were injuried in combat and survived and it show's courage i guess . i personally think it isnt.
Reply:i thought it was the congressional medal of honor
Reply:Because they are uneducated about Military Decorations.
Reply:Because they don't know much about military decorations. I know of a soldier that got a purple heart because while she was standing in the line at the DFAC, a round from some distant celebratory fire, actually went throught the tent roof and hit her on the head. All she needed was a band-aid and she was back to work.
Reply:xmarcax is wrong about one thing, the survived bit. It is also awarded to those who died in combat. Sometimes this award has a large meaning and sometimes is awarded for minor injuries. You also see service members that have three or four awards of the purple heart. These people have put themselves in harms way several times. I believe there are 18 medals that have a higher rating than the purple heart
Reply:it is not the highest medal. The congressional medal of honor is higher. Did Kerry tell you it was the highest?
Reply:Because they are stupid.
Reply:Never heard of anyone saying that.
Maybe you are just trying to stir things up.
Particularly when you are rude to people like Mary Jo.
get a life.
Reply:Purple heart is a joke medal. Its basically saying you got wounded and thanks for taking the bullet. The other medals show courage, valor, and fearlessness something the purple heart doesn't require.
loan
On the Purple Heart Medal, whose profile is in gold on the front?
My son asked me, and I think it is George Washington, but am not 100%. Thanks for your answers!
On the Purple Heart Medal, whose profile is in gold on the front?
Yes. It was originally instituted by General George Washington in 1782 and awarded for bravery in action. The current purpose of the medal is as an award for those wounded or killed (awarded posthumously) in the service of their country.
Try www.purpleheart.org if you want more info.
God Bless America our Troops and Commander in Chief !!!
Reply:A Purple Heart is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington coat of arms (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves.
Reply:It's Washington. Actually the original Purple Heart was awarded by Washington to the three men who captured John Andre, the British spy who had met with Benedict Arnold about the capture of West Point. The medal wasn't origninally given for be wounded in combat.
Reply:GW yep!
Reply:Yes it is George Washington.!
On the Purple Heart Medal, whose profile is in gold on the front?
Yes. It was originally instituted by General George Washington in 1782 and awarded for bravery in action. The current purpose of the medal is as an award for those wounded or killed (awarded posthumously) in the service of their country.
Try www.purpleheart.org if you want more info.
God Bless America our Troops and Commander in Chief !!!
Reply:A Purple Heart is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington coat of arms (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves.
Reply:It's Washington. Actually the original Purple Heart was awarded by Washington to the three men who captured John Andre, the British spy who had met with Benedict Arnold about the capture of West Point. The medal wasn't origninally given for be wounded in combat.
Reply:GW yep!
Reply:Yes it is George Washington.!
Which Vietnam war veteran won a purple heart as well as a Super Bowl ring?
Rocky Bleier...
ya see no one thought he could play pro ball, too slow . But he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade. He was da man!
Which Vietnam war veteran won a purple heart as well as a Super Bowl ring?
Bleier
Reply:Rocky Bleier was AWARDED the Purple Heart for his service in Viet Nam and was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl teams.
Reply:Rocky Bleier, the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who nearly had his foot blown off by a land mine, but came back to win four Super Bowl rings.
Reply:Rocky Bleier
Robert 'Rocky' Bleier (born March 5, 1946 in Appleton, Wisconsin), is a former National Football League fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 and from 1971 to 1980.
No one thought he could play pro ball, too slow ... but he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade.
Reply:Rocky Bleier.
Reply:Rocky Bleir of the Pittdsburgh Steelers.
Reply:i don't know
Reply:As a vet myself, I find it very insulting that you said 'won' a purple heart.
Purple hearts are earned by blood, pain, and sacrifice. They are not won.
Reply:yo cow
Reply:roger stawback dallas cowboys......
ya see no one thought he could play pro ball, too slow . But he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade. He was da man!
Which Vietnam war veteran won a purple heart as well as a Super Bowl ring?
Bleier
Reply:Rocky Bleier was AWARDED the Purple Heart for his service in Viet Nam and was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl teams.
Reply:Rocky Bleier, the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who nearly had his foot blown off by a land mine, but came back to win four Super Bowl rings.
Reply:Rocky Bleier
Robert 'Rocky' Bleier (born March 5, 1946 in Appleton, Wisconsin), is a former National Football League fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 and from 1971 to 1980.
No one thought he could play pro ball, too slow ... but he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade.
Reply:Rocky Bleier.
Reply:Rocky Bleir of the Pittdsburgh Steelers.
Reply:i don't know
Reply:As a vet myself, I find it very insulting that you said 'won' a purple heart.
Purple hearts are earned by blood, pain, and sacrifice. They are not won.
Reply:yo cow
Reply:roger stawback dallas cowboys......
Bush as Commander and Chief should be honored with the Purple Heart for his service the country?
For the last six plus years President Bush has taken the worst abuse that any president besides Truman.
Should the country award him the purple heart for taken all the slings and arrows by the press, democrats and now NINOs. And thank him for service.
Bush as Commander and Chief should be honored with the Purple Heart for his service the country?
If you want to reward the president's bravery and leadership, then write to all of your congressmen and women. Tell them to fund the troops, cut the pork, and drop the deadline crap.
Reply:What service, pray tell?
Reply:By proposing that you insult every soldier who has died in Iraq.
Reply:one answer..... no
Reply:He isn't A soldier.He didn't get shot.He doesn't deserve anything but a plack in some musem
Reply:My father who has a purple heart from the Korean War disagrees to put it nicely.
Reply:JUST KEEP FOOLING YOURSELF AND IMAGINE HE'LL GO ON TO WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, IF HE'S TAKEN THE WORST ABUSE BECAUSE HE'S BEEN THE WORST PRESIDENT! BUT FRANKLY JIMMY CARTER WAS MUCH MORE ASSALTED BY BAD PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR INAFECTIVENESS
Reply:No. That award is only for those in uniform %26amp; for physical injuries, not for enduring character assassination.
Reply:Surely, you are joking
Reply:You should be honored with a good dose of facts, truth, logic and reality.
Reply:handcuffs would be more appropriate
Reply:...The Commander in Chief is not (by law) entitled to win any military awards... the Congressional premise behind this is since "he" is the one that issues them, "he" is not entitled to them... (Political history, #101)
Reply:No he knew what he was getting into when he took on this enourmous job. I do feel he was the right man for the job at the right time. Could you even imagine if Gore or Kerry would have won? Sends shivers down my spine to think about it lol..A purple heart no maybe the medal of honor
Reply:No why would you want to give him a purple heart if he hasn't taken a bullet? He has sent thousands of troops to Iraq (and notice how he shifted from Afghanistan to Iraq now we don't even hear from Afghanistan its all about Iraq he hasn't done his work hasn't helped captured Bin ladin!) well anyways he has sent thousands of troops meanwhile he's in his comfy chair in his office, and soldiers are dieing everyday. However what's good is that saddam is gone but why help change a country when the people don't WANT to be changed????
Reply:No he is an alcoholic, AWOL, mass murdering, coke head. Don't forget he is covering up what happened to Pat Tillman and Walter Reed. So much for "Support the Troops" crap....
Reply:that would be an insult to those who actually recieved that honor...
Reply:Bush is the worse excuse for a homo sapien I've ver seen. Thanks Bush for ruining the neo-Republican party.
Air Force Rules
Reply:While this would be an interesting debate, I think this is just going to be a Bush bashing extravaganza or others supporting Bush. However, I don't believe he should be awarded the Purple Heart because like the person before me said it should be awarded to those who are physically injured... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I highly doubt those who have taken psychological damage from war are awarded Purple Hearts.
Reply:Well, he did almost choke on a pretzel. Maybe he should get a purple heart for that. By the way, Bush does deserve criticism for his decision to invade Iraq. You really think it was a good decision???
Reply:Are you nuts?
Why do you think he is being abused by all and sundry?
He should be given a dunce cap and a lollipop.
Reply:Do you idiots really think he is serious?! He is making a point, Bush is a more competent president then any of you can be, and he takes a lot of crap from people who don't agree with him.
Haha, way to get everyone riled up Sgt 524!!!
Reply:no way , he didn't see combat , let alone get wounded ! that would be a slap in the face to anybody who has really served . should RAMBO get one ?
Reply:There is something seriously wrong with George Bush. If anything he should get a steel-toed boot applied vigorously to his butt-end.
Reply:No because that would degrade the Award for the real heroes that have deserved it. Being a President you have to face the fact that you can't please everyone, giving him the Purple Heart for what he has done, no.
I have 4 friends (2 of whom are no longer alive) that have received the Purple Heart
SGT Grimes
Reply:Well the Purple Heart is awarded to military personnel only. It is awarded 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." So I am sorry to tell you that he is not deserving.
However, I do think that you have a point about something. It is very evident that at some point that Dubya must have taken some kind of trauma to the head. Probably from falling down when he was drunk. Maybe he could be awarded the purple keg award.
Despite the fact that Bush will not receive the Purple Heart, he is VERY generous with them. Just think of all the soldiers that would not have received one if it were not for him.
Reply:He should be honored with a noose and a short drop.
Reply:The statement itself is dishonorable to all veterans awarded the medal.
Reply:No, the President is not eligible for that award. [Obvious but very snarky comment edited.] Only military personnel wounded by enemy fire while in a combat zone. No amount of verbal abuse by the press and Congress counts as wounding under fire, and the CinC is by definition a civilian. That means even if he went to visit the troops in Baghdad and got hit by mortar fire, he wouldn't be eligible. Sorry.
Reply:Purple Hearts are awarded to soldiers injured in combat. Since Bush was not in combat, he does not deserve a Purple Heart. And the reason for the abuse he has taken is because he lied to us when he started this war. Remember the weapons of mass destruction? Still haven't been found....
Reply:Yes. He could have ignored the attacks like Clinton but he did what was right.
Reply:Yes!
Should the country award him the purple heart for taken all the slings and arrows by the press, democrats and now NINOs. And thank him for service.
Bush as Commander and Chief should be honored with the Purple Heart for his service the country?
If you want to reward the president's bravery and leadership, then write to all of your congressmen and women. Tell them to fund the troops, cut the pork, and drop the deadline crap.
Reply:What service, pray tell?
Reply:By proposing that you insult every soldier who has died in Iraq.
Reply:one answer..... no
Reply:He isn't A soldier.He didn't get shot.He doesn't deserve anything but a plack in some musem
Reply:My father who has a purple heart from the Korean War disagrees to put it nicely.
Reply:JUST KEEP FOOLING YOURSELF AND IMAGINE HE'LL GO ON TO WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, IF HE'S TAKEN THE WORST ABUSE BECAUSE HE'S BEEN THE WORST PRESIDENT! BUT FRANKLY JIMMY CARTER WAS MUCH MORE ASSALTED BY BAD PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR INAFECTIVENESS
Reply:No. That award is only for those in uniform %26amp; for physical injuries, not for enduring character assassination.
Reply:Surely, you are joking
Reply:You should be honored with a good dose of facts, truth, logic and reality.
Reply:handcuffs would be more appropriate
Reply:...The Commander in Chief is not (by law) entitled to win any military awards... the Congressional premise behind this is since "he" is the one that issues them, "he" is not entitled to them... (Political history, #101)
Reply:No he knew what he was getting into when he took on this enourmous job. I do feel he was the right man for the job at the right time. Could you even imagine if Gore or Kerry would have won? Sends shivers down my spine to think about it lol..A purple heart no maybe the medal of honor
Reply:No why would you want to give him a purple heart if he hasn't taken a bullet? He has sent thousands of troops to Iraq (and notice how he shifted from Afghanistan to Iraq now we don't even hear from Afghanistan its all about Iraq he hasn't done his work hasn't helped captured Bin ladin!) well anyways he has sent thousands of troops meanwhile he's in his comfy chair in his office, and soldiers are dieing everyday. However what's good is that saddam is gone but why help change a country when the people don't WANT to be changed????
Reply:No he is an alcoholic, AWOL, mass murdering, coke head. Don't forget he is covering up what happened to Pat Tillman and Walter Reed. So much for "Support the Troops" crap....
Reply:that would be an insult to those who actually recieved that honor...
Reply:Bush is the worse excuse for a homo sapien I've ver seen. Thanks Bush for ruining the neo-Republican party.
Air Force Rules
Reply:While this would be an interesting debate, I think this is just going to be a Bush bashing extravaganza or others supporting Bush. However, I don't believe he should be awarded the Purple Heart because like the person before me said it should be awarded to those who are physically injured... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I highly doubt those who have taken psychological damage from war are awarded Purple Hearts.
Reply:Well, he did almost choke on a pretzel. Maybe he should get a purple heart for that. By the way, Bush does deserve criticism for his decision to invade Iraq. You really think it was a good decision???
Reply:Are you nuts?
Why do you think he is being abused by all and sundry?
He should be given a dunce cap and a lollipop.
Reply:Do you idiots really think he is serious?! He is making a point, Bush is a more competent president then any of you can be, and he takes a lot of crap from people who don't agree with him.
Haha, way to get everyone riled up Sgt 524!!!
Reply:no way , he didn't see combat , let alone get wounded ! that would be a slap in the face to anybody who has really served . should RAMBO get one ?
Reply:There is something seriously wrong with George Bush. If anything he should get a steel-toed boot applied vigorously to his butt-end.
Reply:No because that would degrade the Award for the real heroes that have deserved it. Being a President you have to face the fact that you can't please everyone, giving him the Purple Heart for what he has done, no.
I have 4 friends (2 of whom are no longer alive) that have received the Purple Heart
SGT Grimes
Reply:Well the Purple Heart is awarded to military personnel only. It is awarded 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." So I am sorry to tell you that he is not deserving.
However, I do think that you have a point about something. It is very evident that at some point that Dubya must have taken some kind of trauma to the head. Probably from falling down when he was drunk. Maybe he could be awarded the purple keg award.
Despite the fact that Bush will not receive the Purple Heart, he is VERY generous with them. Just think of all the soldiers that would not have received one if it were not for him.
Reply:He should be honored with a noose and a short drop.
Reply:The statement itself is dishonorable to all veterans awarded the medal.
Reply:No, the President is not eligible for that award. [Obvious but very snarky comment edited.] Only military personnel wounded by enemy fire while in a combat zone. No amount of verbal abuse by the press and Congress counts as wounding under fire, and the CinC is by definition a civilian. That means even if he went to visit the troops in Baghdad and got hit by mortar fire, he wouldn't be eligible. Sorry.
Reply:Purple Hearts are awarded to soldiers injured in combat. Since Bush was not in combat, he does not deserve a Purple Heart. And the reason for the abuse he has taken is because he lied to us when he started this war. Remember the weapons of mass destruction? Still haven't been found....
Reply:Yes. He could have ignored the attacks like Clinton but he did what was right.
Reply:Yes!
Does the Purple Heart make it better?
Does the fact that the United States government issues a purple heart make the injury any less devastating to the injured person? I mean... in a war that most feel is senseless does our government honestly think... hey you lost your legs but here is a purple heart for your trouble...thank you. Is this the best they can do for the men and women who are braving their lives.... mind you most are young adults.
Does the Purple Heart make it better?
You may be missing the point here. The Medal is not met to "make it better '. It is recognition of the job done and the cost in-cured. As for "thank you", how about living in one of the richest, freest, countries in the world. You might also check out the benefits set aside for Veterans only.
Reply:As a combat veteran myself,I can tell you that along with the Purple Heart,comes a monthly cash "award";it's the LEAST we can do for our BRAVE service men and women!
Reply:Would you prefer that the wounded received nothing?
.
Reply:I don't think that the Purple Heart makes the wound or
injury any better. However, it does say that the
US Government recognizes your injury and appreciates
what you did.
There is not a way to ask your question which will
make things all better...such as
Would you rather have the Medal of Honor
or your son back? Questions like this are self
serving and do nothing to console and comfort
our men in uniform. So, please excuse me as I
exit this conversation.
I proudly support our men and women in uniform.
I encourage others to do the same.
If for some reason you are dissatisfied with those
in political office, then show your displeasure in
the 2008 elections by voting for someone that you
think will run the government better.
Reply:It is part of the brainwashing created by the military during WWII to placate the troops and society at large as they eliminate the "less desirable" through their patriotic propaganda.
How many silver spoons go and fight on the front lines?
Textiles
Does the Purple Heart make it better?
You may be missing the point here. The Medal is not met to "make it better '. It is recognition of the job done and the cost in-cured. As for "thank you", how about living in one of the richest, freest, countries in the world. You might also check out the benefits set aside for Veterans only.
Reply:As a combat veteran myself,I can tell you that along with the Purple Heart,comes a monthly cash "award";it's the LEAST we can do for our BRAVE service men and women!
Reply:Would you prefer that the wounded received nothing?
.
Reply:I don't think that the Purple Heart makes the wound or
injury any better. However, it does say that the
US Government recognizes your injury and appreciates
what you did.
There is not a way to ask your question which will
make things all better...such as
Would you rather have the Medal of Honor
or your son back? Questions like this are self
serving and do nothing to console and comfort
our men in uniform. So, please excuse me as I
exit this conversation.
I proudly support our men and women in uniform.
I encourage others to do the same.
If for some reason you are dissatisfied with those
in political office, then show your displeasure in
the 2008 elections by voting for someone that you
think will run the government better.
Reply:It is part of the brainwashing created by the military during WWII to placate the troops and society at large as they eliminate the "less desirable" through their patriotic propaganda.
How many silver spoons go and fight on the front lines?
Textiles
US ARMY SPC Dufer recieved a purple heart in oif1?
Thats just telling me that he did something that he wasn't supposed to be doing and got his *** hurt.
US ARMY SPC Dufer recieved a purple heart in oif1?
We are grateful for his/her help for our country!!!
Reply:And what is your question?
US ARMY SPC Dufer recieved a purple heart in oif1?
We are grateful for his/her help for our country!!!
Reply:And what is your question?
What is fiction book title about a man who receives a Purple Heart in hospital but cannot speak although awake
Looking for Book Title
Man lying in bed received Purple Heart
Cannot speak but is fully aware of ceremony
Book written from the perspective of the man inside the man who can hear but cannot respond
What is fiction book title about a man who receives a Purple Heart in hospital but cannot speak although awake
I'm not sure if this is the one you are thinking about, but you might try "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo.
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Got-His-Dal...
It was also a film in 1971:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067277/
Man lying in bed received Purple Heart
Cannot speak but is fully aware of ceremony
Book written from the perspective of the man inside the man who can hear but cannot respond
What is fiction book title about a man who receives a Purple Heart in hospital but cannot speak although awake
I'm not sure if this is the one you are thinking about, but you might try "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo.
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Got-His-Dal...
It was also a film in 1971:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067277/
Are Purple-Heart Bandaids back in as Republican fashon accessories again?
Now that they are hating specific soldiers while trying to honor hypothetical ones?
Are Purple-Heart Bandaids back in as Republican fashon accessories again?
Yes.The regressive right only cares about soldiers they can use as propaganda.Soldiers who bravely do their duty but refuse to be brainwashed and think for themselves are labeled and spit on by the same folks who claim liberals hate the troops.
It's sad but I do believe more and more people realize the right is wrong.Their spin and lies are past their expiration date.
Reply:Thank you Report It
Reply:Oh gee... you mean like hating "soldiers" that are the darlings of you leftist.... like that "wounded" "Army Ranger Corporal" detailing the "atrocities" against innocent Iraqis? Atrocities like burning them alive and hanging their bodies from the rafters of Mosques?....... GUILTY! I actually do hate him.... but only because of the "little" detail that you Leftist seem to ignore... He was washed out of boot camp, tossed out of the Army after a couple of months, was never in Iraq, was never wounded, and totally made up the events he reported...
I also despise the *PHONY* defenders of the troops that don't actually care about or support them, but will use any excuse to use them for political gain.
Reply:"They"... Great generalization. The VAST majority of republicans, as I would hope the VAST majority of Americans, honor our soldiers, period. Rush is a commentator - he is paid to say things that will enflame interest and stimulate debate. He is just one person - don't try to label all republicans as anything based on the actions of one person. Based on that logic, all democrats must be adulterers, and I know they are not.
Reply:The specific soldier you're referring to is a total fraud who lied about his service. When is the left-wing kook fringe going to apologize for glomming onto his every word like it was Manna from Heaven?
And for that matter, where is Murtha's apology to the Haditha Marines that he viciously slandered?
Reply:Oh...do you mean the guy that said he was an Army Ranger, had been to Iraq, seen horrible atrocities in mosques, had post traumatic stress syndrome, got a Purple Heart and an honorable discharge when he, in fact, washed out of boot camp after 44 days? The same guy who's claims got translated into Arabic and was used as propaganda all over the Middle East.
Or...the guy who claimed he saw soldiers laughing at an Iraqi woman whose face got blown off, when he wasn't even in Iraq at the time the incident supposedly happened?
Or...the vets who repeatedly tapped into the Veterans Administration system for services that they were not entitled to.
Are those the "soldiers" who you claim we hate? Because THOSE are the soldiers that were being used as illustrations of PHONY soldiers. You got a problem with that? I don't!
Reply:We only dislike the liars commy. You "demon"crats are the ones who like to use the word "hate". You are the party of HATE.
Reply:You forgot stick-on/cut out medals too, honey! Whats a PH without the CMH to go with it? If you are gonna worship a non soldier....why not one with a chest full of medals? We true Veterans call it a "Salad Bar".
Add on : shortbus....might you be talking about Murtha who had a job doin Intell ? He was a REMF you know? I never met 1 Intell officer outside the wire.."TOO DANGEROUS" BUT...he has a PH! Hmmmmm......
Reply:As a Purple Heart recipient, I am deeply offended by such a thoughtless statement.
Reply:I didnt realize John Kerry was a republican now.
Are Purple-Heart Bandaids back in as Republican fashon accessories again?
Yes.The regressive right only cares about soldiers they can use as propaganda.Soldiers who bravely do their duty but refuse to be brainwashed and think for themselves are labeled and spit on by the same folks who claim liberals hate the troops.
It's sad but I do believe more and more people realize the right is wrong.Their spin and lies are past their expiration date.
Reply:Thank you Report It
Reply:Oh gee... you mean like hating "soldiers" that are the darlings of you leftist.... like that "wounded" "Army Ranger Corporal" detailing the "atrocities" against innocent Iraqis? Atrocities like burning them alive and hanging their bodies from the rafters of Mosques?....... GUILTY! I actually do hate him.... but only because of the "little" detail that you Leftist seem to ignore... He was washed out of boot camp, tossed out of the Army after a couple of months, was never in Iraq, was never wounded, and totally made up the events he reported...
I also despise the *PHONY* defenders of the troops that don't actually care about or support them, but will use any excuse to use them for political gain.
Reply:"They"... Great generalization. The VAST majority of republicans, as I would hope the VAST majority of Americans, honor our soldiers, period. Rush is a commentator - he is paid to say things that will enflame interest and stimulate debate. He is just one person - don't try to label all republicans as anything based on the actions of one person. Based on that logic, all democrats must be adulterers, and I know they are not.
Reply:The specific soldier you're referring to is a total fraud who lied about his service. When is the left-wing kook fringe going to apologize for glomming onto his every word like it was Manna from Heaven?
And for that matter, where is Murtha's apology to the Haditha Marines that he viciously slandered?
Reply:Oh...do you mean the guy that said he was an Army Ranger, had been to Iraq, seen horrible atrocities in mosques, had post traumatic stress syndrome, got a Purple Heart and an honorable discharge when he, in fact, washed out of boot camp after 44 days? The same guy who's claims got translated into Arabic and was used as propaganda all over the Middle East.
Or...the guy who claimed he saw soldiers laughing at an Iraqi woman whose face got blown off, when he wasn't even in Iraq at the time the incident supposedly happened?
Or...the vets who repeatedly tapped into the Veterans Administration system for services that they were not entitled to.
Are those the "soldiers" who you claim we hate? Because THOSE are the soldiers that were being used as illustrations of PHONY soldiers. You got a problem with that? I don't!
Reply:We only dislike the liars commy. You "demon"crats are the ones who like to use the word "hate". You are the party of HATE.
Reply:You forgot stick-on/cut out medals too, honey! Whats a PH without the CMH to go with it? If you are gonna worship a non soldier....why not one with a chest full of medals? We true Veterans call it a "Salad Bar".
Add on : shortbus....might you be talking about Murtha who had a job doin Intell ? He was a REMF you know? I never met 1 Intell officer outside the wire.."TOO DANGEROUS" BUT...he has a PH! Hmmmmm......
Reply:As a Purple Heart recipient, I am deeply offended by such a thoughtless statement.
Reply:I didnt realize John Kerry was a republican now.
What is a drug that name purple heart?
My brother take adrug pill (called purpleheart).He think some is trying to kill him.the doctor can't trake the drug..Please help me find out about this drug.
What is a drug that name purple heart?
Drugs in the 1960s
Speed/Purple Hearts/Dexys
They weren't purple and they weren't heart shaped, but triangular blue 'purple heart' Drinamyl amphetamines from the house of Smith, Klein and French and shipped into the West End of London via the Kray's East London heartland were the main drug of choice of Mods and swinging British teens.
Despite the fact that the previous year, politicians had banned possession of speed without a prescription after pill-driven Mods and Rockers had fought it out on Britain's holiday beaches.
The Marquee in Wardour Street and The Scene off Windmill Street were the pill palaces for a wild night.
Reply:Purple heart or drinamyl tablets,are a stimulant drug and habit-forming and are usually amphetamine.
barber
What is a drug that name purple heart?
Drugs in the 1960s
Speed/Purple Hearts/Dexys
They weren't purple and they weren't heart shaped, but triangular blue 'purple heart' Drinamyl amphetamines from the house of Smith, Klein and French and shipped into the West End of London via the Kray's East London heartland were the main drug of choice of Mods and swinging British teens.
Despite the fact that the previous year, politicians had banned possession of speed without a prescription after pill-driven Mods and Rockers had fought it out on Britain's holiday beaches.
The Marquee in Wardour Street and The Scene off Windmill Street were the pill palaces for a wild night.
Reply:Purple heart or drinamyl tablets,are a stimulant drug and habit-forming and are usually amphetamine.
barber
Is there a site where i can find recent purple heart recipients?
i have found some but they all list recipients form past wars...
Is there a site where i can find recent purple heart recipients?
I would think that there is a privacy rule prohibiting that kind of stuff.
Reply:Google: Order of the Purple Heart - organization!
Is there a site where i can find recent purple heart recipients?
I would think that there is a privacy rule prohibiting that kind of stuff.
Reply:Google: Order of the Purple Heart - organization!
Can a post-humous Purple Heart be given?
My dad received a commendation for a purple heart in Korea, but wouldn't go to receive it because of survivor guilt. Where can we see about obtaining evidence of the award, and maybe the medal? He is deceased but the grandkids would like it.
Can a post-humous Purple Heart be given?
Check out his DD 214 (Discharge papers). If he was awarded a Purple Heart citation, it will show up on there. If so, send a copy of the DD 214 to the Personnel Records Center of the branch of service your Dad was in. They should have no problems with providing the medal.
My thanks to your Dad (and all veterans) for their service to their country.
Reply:God bless you, your family and your dad for your service to our country. I am a Korean Veteran and I know people who didn't accept their medals because one or more of their buddies were killed in Korea. I was never wounded. I feel guilty. I know your dad's feelings.
But, by all means, that medal should be on display in a very prominent place in your home for all to see. The Purple Heart is accompanied by a commendation. That commendation should be displayed along with the medal so the viewer can know what your dad did to earn it.
Look up the Veterans of Foreign Wars in your yellow pages. You can call them but if you want to make an impression, go personally to their office or club room and tell them that I, Corporal Jack Ruddy, a Korean Veteran, US Army Artillery advised you to go get their help in getting your dad's metal. It's his...he earned it. They're all great guys (so are the Viet Nam veterans) who will bend over backwards to help you. They know what to do because they've done it before.
Take along a picture of your dad in his uniform (and later in life), his EXACT name, his military serial number, his birth date, etc. If their was something written in a newspaper about his wounding or other publicity, take it along. What was the name of his unit in Korea? When did he go in and get out of the service? These are all things that The VFW can use to help get that medal.
If you need more help, my email address is j.ruddy@sbcglobal.net. I'll help. I'm very resourceful and stubborn.
Jack.
Reply:I'm pretty sure it can be given. Contact the DOD, or the branch he served for to find out who is in charge of it. The DOD has a search engine that might help you find specifically who to contact. I think it's dod.gov - but, it should redirect you if not.
Reply:Those records would be on file in the government archives, and on his service record, it will show that he was awarded the purple heart. You can then petition the branch that he served in with this information and they should issue it no trouble, as long as it is in his service record. It will probably take a few months to clear up, but in the end, it will be worth it.
I thank you and your family for your service and offer my condolences for your loss.
Reply:you should be able to get it. I would try my senator or congressman and see if they can help. The web. also has a lot of VA information
Reply:I'm guessing there's about a 5% chance that if he was awarded the purple heart that it is in his records. You can get a copy of his DD214 from the national Archives. The reason only 5%.... well a lot of times folks in the Army don't do a good job of following up on paperwork.. If it was submitted to his Official Military Personnel Records Jacket, then there's a chance that it burned up in the Fire that destroyed a lot of Soldiers records back in the 80s in St. Louis. (I'm just guessing)... but start by checking out this website... it will tell you what all info you will need to request a copy of his records.
Reply:alot of times even if the soldier didn't physically recieve the award, it is still placed on their dd214, which since he has passed away if you can show proof of direct kinship you MIGHT be able to recieve a copy of that from the deparment of veterans affairs, if the award is listed on his dd214 it's just a matter of purchasing one from the multitude of sites or stores that sell military medals.
Can a post-humous Purple Heart be given?
Check out his DD 214 (Discharge papers). If he was awarded a Purple Heart citation, it will show up on there. If so, send a copy of the DD 214 to the Personnel Records Center of the branch of service your Dad was in. They should have no problems with providing the medal.
My thanks to your Dad (and all veterans) for their service to their country.
Reply:God bless you, your family and your dad for your service to our country. I am a Korean Veteran and I know people who didn't accept their medals because one or more of their buddies were killed in Korea. I was never wounded. I feel guilty. I know your dad's feelings.
But, by all means, that medal should be on display in a very prominent place in your home for all to see. The Purple Heart is accompanied by a commendation. That commendation should be displayed along with the medal so the viewer can know what your dad did to earn it.
Look up the Veterans of Foreign Wars in your yellow pages. You can call them but if you want to make an impression, go personally to their office or club room and tell them that I, Corporal Jack Ruddy, a Korean Veteran, US Army Artillery advised you to go get their help in getting your dad's metal. It's his...he earned it. They're all great guys (so are the Viet Nam veterans) who will bend over backwards to help you. They know what to do because they've done it before.
Take along a picture of your dad in his uniform (and later in life), his EXACT name, his military serial number, his birth date, etc. If their was something written in a newspaper about his wounding or other publicity, take it along. What was the name of his unit in Korea? When did he go in and get out of the service? These are all things that The VFW can use to help get that medal.
If you need more help, my email address is j.ruddy@sbcglobal.net. I'll help. I'm very resourceful and stubborn.
Jack.
Reply:I'm pretty sure it can be given. Contact the DOD, or the branch he served for to find out who is in charge of it. The DOD has a search engine that might help you find specifically who to contact. I think it's dod.gov - but, it should redirect you if not.
Reply:Those records would be on file in the government archives, and on his service record, it will show that he was awarded the purple heart. You can then petition the branch that he served in with this information and they should issue it no trouble, as long as it is in his service record. It will probably take a few months to clear up, but in the end, it will be worth it.
I thank you and your family for your service and offer my condolences for your loss.
Reply:you should be able to get it. I would try my senator or congressman and see if they can help. The web. also has a lot of VA information
Reply:I'm guessing there's about a 5% chance that if he was awarded the purple heart that it is in his records. You can get a copy of his DD214 from the national Archives. The reason only 5%.... well a lot of times folks in the Army don't do a good job of following up on paperwork.. If it was submitted to his Official Military Personnel Records Jacket, then there's a chance that it burned up in the Fire that destroyed a lot of Soldiers records back in the 80s in St. Louis. (I'm just guessing)... but start by checking out this website... it will tell you what all info you will need to request a copy of his records.
Reply:alot of times even if the soldier didn't physically recieve the award, it is still placed on their dd214, which since he has passed away if you can show proof of direct kinship you MIGHT be able to recieve a copy of that from the deparment of veterans affairs, if the award is listed on his dd214 it's just a matter of purchasing one from the multitude of sites or stores that sell military medals.
What Standards Did Kerry Have to Meet to Get a Purple Heart for a "Scratch"?
How serious were his "scratches"?
Did doctors treat him? What medicine/treatment did they give him? Preparation-H or what?
What % of soldiers get 3 "wounds" any NEVER have one of those wounds be serious? Was Kerry "lucky"?
What Standards Did Kerry Have to Meet to Get a Purple Heart for a "Scratch"?
He took the Creative writing class at Yale and once "in country" he put his pen to work. Once his compositions were complete, he submitted them to his Commanding Officer for signature which was a rubber stamp on the CO's field desk.
Reply:"Wounded under fire"....Try it some time,I think you'll change your attitude somewhat...!
Reply:Any wound that requires medical attention that was received under fire is awarded a purple heart. A friend of mine ran over an anti personnel mine with a deuce and a half in Vietnam. The mine only blew out his front tire, but the jolt cause him to cut his knee on the dash, requiring several stitches. He was given the purple heart.
Of course, he had the dung scared out of him.
Reply:Say, aren't you the same guy who got his underwear all tied in a knot over what some Web site said about General Petraus?
So which is it? Are combat military personnel sacrosanct or are their fair game? Why don't you use that brain of yours for a change and come up with a thought that's outside official party lines?
Reply:I'm sure his "injuries" were as real as his "Christmas in Cambodia" (which is to say: total fabrication)
Hanoi John Kerry was never shot at by Khmer Rouge and Cambodians. He never took CIA operatives into Cambodia to search for enemy enclaves. In fact, Hanoi John Kerry's boat never came within 50 miles of Cambodia.
Reply:This is just another Spinboat Liar rant.
I am sure the Navy properly authorized the award.
And he did not go AWOL the way Bush did, and he saw combat.
Just wondering if Dead Marxist ever served ?
To the person posting: What kind of honor does this confer on you to malign anyone who legitimately served - especially overseas in a combat zone ?
I don't count your president in this group.
When was he EVER in harm's way.
You need to rethink this question.
Reply:John Kerry, Max Cleland, John McCain and thousands of others served. George W Bush and Dick Cheney did not --- enough said.
Reply:There have been numerous purple hearts given for minor injuries, some earned and some staged.
Reply:Do not attack our veterans and decorated war heros again.
I find your lack of faith, quite disturbing...
Reply:They are handing out THOUSANDS of Purple Hearts in Iraq. Are you checking the "authenticity" of all of those?
PS What in-country combat unit was Bush in during Vietnam? I forget. But I'm sure with the terrible threat the Communists posed to the US that George did the courageous thing and FOUGHT for his country. Otherwise he and his non-uniformed supporters would seem hypocritical.
Reply:Doubtful, snarky and full of hate....now THAT'S the true way for a Republican to "Support Our Troops."
We knew you had it in you. Job Well Done!
Reply:Officers in Nam often put themselves in for medals and awards. Having been there and seen that, my guess is 10 - 20% of medlas to officers were pure B.S. In the case of Kerry 99.9%.
Reply:The same standards as the jackass swiftboaters that claim there was no battle, but got medals for their part in it too!!!
Seeing as though YOU were there, why aren't YOU in Iraq?
where was the dead marxist then??
probably still not born
BUT HE KNOWS ALL
Reply:Kerry is old news, washed up, a has been.
Did doctors treat him? What medicine/treatment did they give him? Preparation-H or what?
What % of soldiers get 3 "wounds" any NEVER have one of those wounds be serious? Was Kerry "lucky"?
What Standards Did Kerry Have to Meet to Get a Purple Heart for a "Scratch"?
He took the Creative writing class at Yale and once "in country" he put his pen to work. Once his compositions were complete, he submitted them to his Commanding Officer for signature which was a rubber stamp on the CO's field desk.
Reply:"Wounded under fire"....Try it some time,I think you'll change your attitude somewhat...!
Reply:Any wound that requires medical attention that was received under fire is awarded a purple heart. A friend of mine ran over an anti personnel mine with a deuce and a half in Vietnam. The mine only blew out his front tire, but the jolt cause him to cut his knee on the dash, requiring several stitches. He was given the purple heart.
Of course, he had the dung scared out of him.
Reply:Say, aren't you the same guy who got his underwear all tied in a knot over what some Web site said about General Petraus?
So which is it? Are combat military personnel sacrosanct or are their fair game? Why don't you use that brain of yours for a change and come up with a thought that's outside official party lines?
Reply:I'm sure his "injuries" were as real as his "Christmas in Cambodia" (which is to say: total fabrication)
Hanoi John Kerry was never shot at by Khmer Rouge and Cambodians. He never took CIA operatives into Cambodia to search for enemy enclaves. In fact, Hanoi John Kerry's boat never came within 50 miles of Cambodia.
Reply:This is just another Spinboat Liar rant.
I am sure the Navy properly authorized the award.
And he did not go AWOL the way Bush did, and he saw combat.
Just wondering if Dead Marxist ever served ?
To the person posting: What kind of honor does this confer on you to malign anyone who legitimately served - especially overseas in a combat zone ?
I don't count your president in this group.
When was he EVER in harm's way.
You need to rethink this question.
Reply:John Kerry, Max Cleland, John McCain and thousands of others served. George W Bush and Dick Cheney did not --- enough said.
Reply:There have been numerous purple hearts given for minor injuries, some earned and some staged.
Reply:Do not attack our veterans and decorated war heros again.
I find your lack of faith, quite disturbing...
Reply:They are handing out THOUSANDS of Purple Hearts in Iraq. Are you checking the "authenticity" of all of those?
PS What in-country combat unit was Bush in during Vietnam? I forget. But I'm sure with the terrible threat the Communists posed to the US that George did the courageous thing and FOUGHT for his country. Otherwise he and his non-uniformed supporters would seem hypocritical.
Reply:Doubtful, snarky and full of hate....now THAT'S the true way for a Republican to "Support Our Troops."
We knew you had it in you. Job Well Done!
Reply:Officers in Nam often put themselves in for medals and awards. Having been there and seen that, my guess is 10 - 20% of medlas to officers were pure B.S. In the case of Kerry 99.9%.
Reply:The same standards as the jackass swiftboaters that claim there was no battle, but got medals for their part in it too!!!
Seeing as though YOU were there, why aren't YOU in Iraq?
where was the dead marxist then??
probably still not born
BUT HE KNOWS ALL
Reply:Kerry is old news, washed up, a has been.
In harvest moon for ds how do i trigger muffys purple heart event?
in this game i did not trigger the black heart event bc her heart went from original to purple not black and it is august already what do i do
In harvest moon for ds how do i trigger muffys purple heart event?
Dont worry, you dont have to trigger her black heart event first to unlock the second event! Just trigger her heart event (start from purple heart)!
Purple Heart Event
» Beach
» 9:00 am to 11:00 am, not Wednesday, rainy day
Walk to the beach area on a rainy day and you'll overhear Muffy yelling. She is angry and pacing back and forth when you meet up with her. Muffy wants your advice and asks if you would listen to her. Tell her that you will and she'll start explaining.
Muffy heard from her parents that they are planning on setting her up on a blind date. They sent her a photograph of the man and she is not interested in seeing him. She asks you what she should do. Suggest that she "meet him and turn him down". Muffy agrees that it would of been wrong of her to completely ignore him and it would be more polite to tell the guy herself.
(In the Japanese version Muffy's parents were trying to arrange her marriage with the help of a match maker, not set her up on a blind date. The photograph was for the match maker. This is a common thing for parents to do in Japanese conservative society.)
Blue Heart Event
» Blue Bar
» 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, not Wednesday
Visit Muffy at the bar during the evening. Griffin makes all of the bar's drinks, and she would like to help out more. Griffin has made the drinks before, so Muffy thinks she can make her own new drink concoction! This should be interesting, especially after the drink she made you before. Muffy senses your reluctance and asks for your assistance.
Behind the counter she begins to mix things together. She asks you to pick the last ingredient to add to the drink. Suggest she adds milk and she'll finish the mixture. Muffy gives you a taste and this time it tastes pretty good! Muffy will see if Griffin will add it to the bar's menu.
After this event you'll find Moo Milk for sale at the bar.
Yellow Heart Event
» Exit your farmhouse
» 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Summer season, sunny day
Muffy will greet you as you leave your house. Today's weather is good so she suggests the two of you go out somewhere, perhaps a d-a-t-e? Tell her you'll go out on a date and the two of you go out to the Goddess Pond.
At the pond Muffy lets you know that this pretty pond is said to be sacred. She's glad to know that you feel the same about this spot. Muffy decides it's time to go to a new spot on your date.
You'll visit Kai at his summer food booth and he notices you two appear to be on a date. Kai says it'll be his treat so you get some food. Once your meal is over you both return to your farm. It's the first time that Muffy's enjoyed a date with a boy.
NB: Give her wine (you can buy it from supermarket everyday). She likes it very much, and remember: YOU MUST NOT LITTERING in the valley or her LP will down!
Good luck!
rene
In harvest moon for ds how do i trigger muffys purple heart event?
Dont worry, you dont have to trigger her black heart event first to unlock the second event! Just trigger her heart event (start from purple heart)!
Purple Heart Event
» Beach
» 9:00 am to 11:00 am, not Wednesday, rainy day
Walk to the beach area on a rainy day and you'll overhear Muffy yelling. She is angry and pacing back and forth when you meet up with her. Muffy wants your advice and asks if you would listen to her. Tell her that you will and she'll start explaining.
Muffy heard from her parents that they are planning on setting her up on a blind date. They sent her a photograph of the man and she is not interested in seeing him. She asks you what she should do. Suggest that she "meet him and turn him down". Muffy agrees that it would of been wrong of her to completely ignore him and it would be more polite to tell the guy herself.
(In the Japanese version Muffy's parents were trying to arrange her marriage with the help of a match maker, not set her up on a blind date. The photograph was for the match maker. This is a common thing for parents to do in Japanese conservative society.)
Blue Heart Event
» Blue Bar
» 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, not Wednesday
Visit Muffy at the bar during the evening. Griffin makes all of the bar's drinks, and she would like to help out more. Griffin has made the drinks before, so Muffy thinks she can make her own new drink concoction! This should be interesting, especially after the drink she made you before. Muffy senses your reluctance and asks for your assistance.
Behind the counter she begins to mix things together. She asks you to pick the last ingredient to add to the drink. Suggest she adds milk and she'll finish the mixture. Muffy gives you a taste and this time it tastes pretty good! Muffy will see if Griffin will add it to the bar's menu.
After this event you'll find Moo Milk for sale at the bar.
Yellow Heart Event
» Exit your farmhouse
» 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Summer season, sunny day
Muffy will greet you as you leave your house. Today's weather is good so she suggests the two of you go out somewhere, perhaps a d-a-t-e? Tell her you'll go out on a date and the two of you go out to the Goddess Pond.
At the pond Muffy lets you know that this pretty pond is said to be sacred. She's glad to know that you feel the same about this spot. Muffy decides it's time to go to a new spot on your date.
You'll visit Kai at his summer food booth and he notices you two appear to be on a date. Kai says it'll be his treat so you get some food. Once your meal is over you both return to your farm. It's the first time that Muffy's enjoyed a date with a boy.
NB: Give her wine (you can buy it from supermarket everyday). She likes it very much, and remember: YOU MUST NOT LITTERING in the valley or her LP will down!
Good luck!
rene
Where can a person purchase a Military Purple Heart Ring ?
Unfortunately, nearly any pawn shop will have one or more. The problem is, a military medal or award of any kind is a major pawnable for veterans who run hard up for money. And that's how con artists can pretend to be what they are not. The same is true of lodge pins and the like.
Please, people, do not assume the person wearing a special ring or pin came by it honestly. Check out how honest he seems to be otherwise, and forget the pin or ring. Even Superbowl rings show up in pawn shops now and again!
Where can a person purchase a Military Purple Heart Ring ?
ranger joes magazine always has them try www.rangerjoes.com and check it out
Please, people, do not assume the person wearing a special ring or pin came by it honestly. Check out how honest he seems to be otherwise, and forget the pin or ring. Even Superbowl rings show up in pawn shops now and again!
Where can a person purchase a Military Purple Heart Ring ?
ranger joes magazine always has them try www.rangerjoes.com and check it out
Does John Kerry deserve another Purple Heart for wounding himself on the public stage?
How could anybody get so many metals in such a short length of time? He must be the greatest hero of all time.
Does John Kerry deserve another Purple Heart for wounding himself on the public stage?
You're right. I'm a veteran. And I get sick to my stomach when his service is 'honored'. Not every veteran serves HONORABLY. And John Kerry is a DISGRACE TO ALL VETERANS.
Reply:john Kerry is only decorated with purple hearts...when he was barely wounded
Reply:He awarded them to himself for blisters and shaving cuts. I don't think that he deserves anything but a long, slow painful disease that ultimately results in his demise under the worst of conditions.
Reply:Kerry doesn't deserve much of anything!
Reply:Ok, how many do you have?
How much heroism does it take to slander a decorated war veteran?
Reply:It proves what mettle he really has.
Reply:okay, George......
get off the computer and try to get back to work.
Reply:LOL..... I think there are many other Honorable man and woman who serve this nation who deserve it more than him. I will leave it at that!!!
Does John Kerry deserve another Purple Heart for wounding himself on the public stage?
You're right. I'm a veteran. And I get sick to my stomach when his service is 'honored'. Not every veteran serves HONORABLY. And John Kerry is a DISGRACE TO ALL VETERANS.
Reply:john Kerry is only decorated with purple hearts...when he was barely wounded
Reply:He awarded them to himself for blisters and shaving cuts. I don't think that he deserves anything but a long, slow painful disease that ultimately results in his demise under the worst of conditions.
Reply:Kerry doesn't deserve much of anything!
Reply:Ok, how many do you have?
How much heroism does it take to slander a decorated war veteran?
Reply:It proves what mettle he really has.
Reply:okay, George......
get off the computer and try to get back to work.
Reply:LOL..... I think there are many other Honorable man and woman who serve this nation who deserve it more than him. I will leave it at that!!!
How do I find out about the recipient of a Purple Heart medal I have?
Contact the Veterans Administration (there is one in your phonebook)...
How do I find out about the recipient of a Purple Heart medal I have?
thier should be a name ingraved on it just trace the name back to the owner or his family
How do I find out about the recipient of a Purple Heart medal I have?
thier should be a name ingraved on it just trace the name back to the owner or his family
Can death process or heart attack cause ear to go purple and drainage from the back of head/neck?
I had the most unfortunate and tragic experience of seeing my son dead in the morgue. His ear was all dark purple and there was something draining from his neck/back of head. What was/causes that? He died in a mountain bike race from heart fibrillation believed to be caused by an extreme adrenalin rush. He did have a bicuspid heart. He appeared to have no other visible injury from collapse. I'm just trying to understand what little I can.
Can death process or heart attack cause ear to go purple and drainage from the back of head/neck?
First of all, let me start by saying that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a child is a torture no parent should ever know, and I wish you nothing but the best and brightest to come in life.
As to your question, after someone dies, their blood pools towards the ground. So what you saw is likely the cause of dependent lividity, or the blood pooling. As for drainage, it may very well be nothing more than a small wound that is allowing blood loss, post-mortem.
Besides that, I wouldn't stress yourself any more than is absolutely necessary. If an autopsy has been performed, then you likely have the correct answer. If not, you can certainly request one be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
But based upon what you've told me, extreme physical activity combined with a heart defect likely caused cardiac hypertrophy (an enlargement of the heart), and eventually led to Ventricullar Fibrillation, the most common form of cardiac arrest in the world.
Again, my deepest condolences, and I wish you all the best.
Reply:The purple was Livor Mortis which is the post mortem pooling of blood to the dependent parts of the body (i.e the backside of the body)
The drainage was probably from the autopsy which was probably done...the incision is generally not sewn tight til after embalming.
Reply:First, let me express my sincere condolences for the loss of your son.
I have been in a lot of "code blue" events where I work.
I believe your son must have had an injury to the back of his neck or head and is bruised really badly.
I imagine he had an autopsy. Look at the report and it will tell if he had a laceration or major bruising to the back side of his head.
A cardiac arrythmia can sometimes cause people to turn very cyanotic and purple, but after death, they usually turn very pale.
Your son may have injured himself on the mountain bike when his heart stopped.
Peace and Gods Mercy be with you.
Reply:I am so very sorry. And I am so sorry that you ever had to see your child that way. Nobody should be left with that memory.
Your child would not have had that injury from dying from the heart defect. You need to have an autopsy. It happened another way either pre/post mortim.
I am sorry.
Reply:wow i am so sorry, i hope your at peace with your loss and about your question it might just be because after a while (about a week) the body starts to explicitly decay internally and externally parts that do not have blood flowing in them start to decay faster him being dead(rip) has already stopped his blood flow and his ears already not having practically any blood in them have decayed faster making his ear appear purple or discolored. and as for the drainage...i have no idea. im sorry for your loss♥♥
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Can death process or heart attack cause ear to go purple and drainage from the back of head/neck?
First of all, let me start by saying that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a child is a torture no parent should ever know, and I wish you nothing but the best and brightest to come in life.
As to your question, after someone dies, their blood pools towards the ground. So what you saw is likely the cause of dependent lividity, or the blood pooling. As for drainage, it may very well be nothing more than a small wound that is allowing blood loss, post-mortem.
Besides that, I wouldn't stress yourself any more than is absolutely necessary. If an autopsy has been performed, then you likely have the correct answer. If not, you can certainly request one be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
But based upon what you've told me, extreme physical activity combined with a heart defect likely caused cardiac hypertrophy (an enlargement of the heart), and eventually led to Ventricullar Fibrillation, the most common form of cardiac arrest in the world.
Again, my deepest condolences, and I wish you all the best.
Reply:The purple was Livor Mortis which is the post mortem pooling of blood to the dependent parts of the body (i.e the backside of the body)
The drainage was probably from the autopsy which was probably done...the incision is generally not sewn tight til after embalming.
Reply:First, let me express my sincere condolences for the loss of your son.
I have been in a lot of "code blue" events where I work.
I believe your son must have had an injury to the back of his neck or head and is bruised really badly.
I imagine he had an autopsy. Look at the report and it will tell if he had a laceration or major bruising to the back side of his head.
A cardiac arrythmia can sometimes cause people to turn very cyanotic and purple, but after death, they usually turn very pale.
Your son may have injured himself on the mountain bike when his heart stopped.
Peace and Gods Mercy be with you.
Reply:I am so very sorry. And I am so sorry that you ever had to see your child that way. Nobody should be left with that memory.
Your child would not have had that injury from dying from the heart defect. You need to have an autopsy. It happened another way either pre/post mortim.
I am sorry.
Reply:wow i am so sorry, i hope your at peace with your loss and about your question it might just be because after a while (about a week) the body starts to explicitly decay internally and externally parts that do not have blood flowing in them start to decay faster him being dead(rip) has already stopped his blood flow and his ears already not having practically any blood in them have decayed faster making his ear appear purple or discolored. and as for the drainage...i have no idea. im sorry for your loss♥♥
Where can I find a list of soldiers who have received the Purple Heart?
you can find a list at The American War Library
http://members.aol.com/veterans/warlib46...
Where can I find a list of soldiers who have received the Purple Heart?
Do an internet search for "purple heart recipients."
Reply:national archives
http://members.aol.com/veterans/warlib46...
Where can I find a list of soldiers who have received the Purple Heart?
Do an internet search for "purple heart recipients."
Reply:national archives
Where can I find a list of Purple Heart Recipients from Operation Iraqi Freedom?
There is no such list you can access online.
If they ever had one, it would be on the DOD webpage.
But privacy rights would stop them from ever posting such a list.
Where can I find a list of Purple Heart Recipients from Operation Iraqi Freedom?
You look it up by State
Reply:That is against DoD policy.
Reply:May be some help
If they ever had one, it would be on the DOD webpage.
But privacy rights would stop them from ever posting such a list.
Where can I find a list of Purple Heart Recipients from Operation Iraqi Freedom?
You look it up by State
Reply:That is against DoD policy.
Reply:May be some help
Was Hillary awarded a purple heart?
After she was wounded in Bosnia?
Was Hillary awarded a purple heart?
No but she's likely wanting one LOL - and I think she said she invented the Internet - her and Gore. I think I also heard her say she was the 1st woman in space! She also assisted Mother Theresa for several years in India I think I heard her say
Reply:NO the Purple Heart is only awarded to members of the armed forces.
Reply:No she already has a heart, it's red.
Reply:she is not a military personnel. why would she be awarded the purple heart?
Reply:I thought it was the Silver star. Like they say if it is too dangerous for the president send in the first lady. I remember her ducking that sniper fire and tossing a grenade into that pill box saving the day. She is a hero.
Wow some uniformed answers. Hillary claimed to have ducked sniper fire on her trip with Sinbad. This question is sarcastic. She has been caught lying, again.
Reply:I don't think Hillary was ever a part of NATO.
Reply:For what? She isn't even in the military.
Was Hillary awarded a purple heart?
No but she's likely wanting one LOL - and I think she said she invented the Internet - her and Gore. I think I also heard her say she was the 1st woman in space! She also assisted Mother Theresa for several years in India I think I heard her say
Reply:NO the Purple Heart is only awarded to members of the armed forces.
Reply:No she already has a heart, it's red.
Reply:she is not a military personnel. why would she be awarded the purple heart?
Reply:I thought it was the Silver star. Like they say if it is too dangerous for the president send in the first lady. I remember her ducking that sniper fire and tossing a grenade into that pill box saving the day. She is a hero.
Wow some uniformed answers. Hillary claimed to have ducked sniper fire on her trip with Sinbad. This question is sarcastic. She has been caught lying, again.
Reply:I don't think Hillary was ever a part of NATO.
Reply:For what? She isn't even in the military.
Dark purple heart tattoo easy points?
me and my best friend are gettting matching heart tattoos on our lower stomach hip areas. do you think a solid really dark purple heart would be cute? or if not, what color do you think?
Dark purple heart tattoo easy points?
dark purple is my favorite color and you should totally get it.
Reply:My friend and I just got matching pawprints on our feet! I think a little purple heart would be cute but it's you and your friend that have to have it on your body for the rest of your lives, make sure it's not something that you won't like in 20 years. :D
Reply:yea, dark purple would look real nice!!!
go for it!!!
Reply:Depending on your skin tone and the skin tone of your friend, the color might not come out correctly. My suggestion is to pick a color type you really like, in this case dark purple, and ask the tattoo artist what shade would look best so that the color is not muted or does not appear incorrect.
Reply:A tattoo on your lower stomach/hip area is a bad idea. If you ever have children, it will stretch out and warp. Get it somewhere else, like low on your bust line, or on your back/hip/upper butt area.
Reply:Purple would be very pretty...I have a purple rose on my ankle.
Reply:Do it in hot pink!
Reply:yuppp purple is sooo in
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Dark purple heart tattoo easy points?
dark purple is my favorite color and you should totally get it.
Reply:My friend and I just got matching pawprints on our feet! I think a little purple heart would be cute but it's you and your friend that have to have it on your body for the rest of your lives, make sure it's not something that you won't like in 20 years. :D
Reply:yea, dark purple would look real nice!!!
go for it!!!
Reply:Depending on your skin tone and the skin tone of your friend, the color might not come out correctly. My suggestion is to pick a color type you really like, in this case dark purple, and ask the tattoo artist what shade would look best so that the color is not muted or does not appear incorrect.
Reply:A tattoo on your lower stomach/hip area is a bad idea. If you ever have children, it will stretch out and warp. Get it somewhere else, like low on your bust line, or on your back/hip/upper butt area.
Reply:Purple would be very pretty...I have a purple rose on my ankle.
Reply:Do it in hot pink!
Reply:yuppp purple is sooo in
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Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
you dont win a purple heart
Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
do you mean Canada
Reply:There were not that many... it's hard to get hurt in a war for tennis courts and swimming pools... That was a "made for AmeriKan People" scam war by Reagan... it may have been a police action, but Grenada WAS NOT A WAR.
Is there a list of purple heart winners for the war in Granada?
do you mean Canada
Reply:There were not that many... it's hard to get hurt in a war for tennis courts and swimming pools... That was a "made for AmeriKan People" scam war by Reagan... it may have been a police action, but Grenada WAS NOT A WAR.
What kind of benefits can a Purple Heart recepiant recieve in Texas?
Nothing but the braging rights and some VA treatment but believe me you don't want that kind of treatment ....lol....
They always trying to cut on somebody
FYI I am a vet not purple heart but I do live in Texas and they don't do squat for me except the VA.....Although the VFW will keep you drunk with free beer...
What kind of benefits can a Purple Heart recepiant recieve in Texas?
NONE
Reply:well if your 100 pecent disabled wounded like me there are alot of bennies,, here in arizona i dont pay property tax,,, car registration,, hunting permits fishing permits and all kinds of goodies but i also have to wear leg braces to walk
Reply:this web site is a good place to start looking... I'm pretty sure they do about the same as most states, and some of it depends on whether or not your considered disabled and what percentage of disability you have...
Reply:Ten Cents and your Purple Heart will get you a cup of coffee at Denny's.
No seriously, I don't know, but our country has gotten better at giving benefits to veterans in the past 40 years you can at least be thankful for that..
Reply:bologna..bologna..bologna
They always trying to cut on somebody
FYI I am a vet not purple heart but I do live in Texas and they don't do squat for me except the VA.....Although the VFW will keep you drunk with free beer...
What kind of benefits can a Purple Heart recepiant recieve in Texas?
NONE
Reply:well if your 100 pecent disabled wounded like me there are alot of bennies,, here in arizona i dont pay property tax,,, car registration,, hunting permits fishing permits and all kinds of goodies but i also have to wear leg braces to walk
Reply:this web site is a good place to start looking... I'm pretty sure they do about the same as most states, and some of it depends on whether or not your considered disabled and what percentage of disability you have...
Reply:Ten Cents and your Purple Heart will get you a cup of coffee at Denny's.
No seriously, I don't know, but our country has gotten better at giving benefits to veterans in the past 40 years you can at least be thankful for that..
Reply:bologna..bologna..bologna
Is there a searchable Purple Heart registry to verify a claim of a veteran recieving one?
I believe that you will have to write DoD for the person's DD214 form in order to know.
So no, I don't believe that there is one.
Is there a searchable Purple Heart registry to verify a claim of a veteran recieving one?
The fastest way is to ask for their DD214. It will be listed there.
So no, I don't believe that there is one.
Is there a searchable Purple Heart registry to verify a claim of a veteran recieving one?
The fastest way is to ask for their DD214. It will be listed there.
How can i find out what a person in the miltary was given the purple heart for?
they should have a award letter that was given to them when they were awarded the purple heart. If that isn't any help or can't find it, i would just leave it at that. It sounds like you are trying to find out why the got it, but they were wounded in action. Here is why a purple heart is awarded....... it is off www.usmc.mil
Purple heart
Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the United States after 5 April 1917, has been killed or wounded.
(1) In action against an enemy of the United States.
(2) In action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(4) As the result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed force.
(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force.
(6) As the result of friendly weapon fire while actively engaging the enemy.
(7) As the indirect result of enemy action. (example: injuries resulting from parachuting from a plane brought down by enemy or hostile fire.)
(8) As the result of maltreatment inflicted by their captors while a prisoner of war.
(9) After 28 March 1973, as a result of international terrorist attack against the U.S. or a foreign nation friendly to the U.S.
(10) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
How can i find out what a person in the miltary was given the purple heart for?
someone who gets injured in combat. this could come from a variety of things, but the person must be injured in a relatively serious manner by the enemy.
Reply:A Purple Heart is awarded when someone gets shot.
Reply:When you are injured in the war. Or, if you're John Kerry, when you are politically well connected and people pull strungs so you can get them and then you later attempt to use the cred from them to prove you're not a wienie and get elcted president. But, sometimes that does'nt work, either....
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Purple heart
Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with an Armed Force of the United States after 5 April 1917, has been killed or wounded.
(1) In action against an enemy of the United States.
(2) In action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(4) As the result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed force.
(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force.
(6) As the result of friendly weapon fire while actively engaging the enemy.
(7) As the indirect result of enemy action. (example: injuries resulting from parachuting from a plane brought down by enemy or hostile fire.)
(8) As the result of maltreatment inflicted by their captors while a prisoner of war.
(9) After 28 March 1973, as a result of international terrorist attack against the U.S. or a foreign nation friendly to the U.S.
(10) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
How can i find out what a person in the miltary was given the purple heart for?
someone who gets injured in combat. this could come from a variety of things, but the person must be injured in a relatively serious manner by the enemy.
Reply:A Purple Heart is awarded when someone gets shot.
Reply:When you are injured in the war. Or, if you're John Kerry, when you are politically well connected and people pull strungs so you can get them and then you later attempt to use the cred from them to prove you're not a wienie and get elcted president. But, sometimes that does'nt work, either....
augmon
How do you verify a recipient of the purple heart award?
You can call the Veterans Administration or the nearest VA hospital and ask for help. If the purple heart has been lost, they will send you a replacement too.
Is purple heart plant poison?
my five months chihuahua ate the purple heart plant, and now he has excessive or foamy salivation. Is purple heart a poison plant? What I need to do with my chi?
Is purple heart plant poison?
No. It is non-toxic and has been used as cattle and poultry feed. However, dogs will eat grass when their stomachs are not feeling well, so it is possible that there is some other problem and it ate the plant to help. You might want to see the vet for that reason instead.
Reply:IT IS POISON PLANT-VET ASAP
Is purple heart plant poison?
No. It is non-toxic and has been used as cattle and poultry feed. However, dogs will eat grass when their stomachs are not feeling well, so it is possible that there is some other problem and it ate the plant to help. You might want to see the vet for that reason instead.
Reply:IT IS POISON PLANT-VET ASAP
What was george washigntons quote for the purple heart award?
it was george washingtons famous quote that accompanied the giving out of the purple heart award.
What was george washigntons quote for the purple heart award?
Click on this page it's on the 4th page in bold first sentence...
http://www.purpleheart353.com/PH%20Heral...
What was george washigntons quote for the purple heart award?
Click on this page it's on the 4th page in bold first sentence...
http://www.purpleheart353.com/PH%20Heral...
What benefits come with along with a purple heart?
im a purple heart recipient from CT, what benefits come with it and if you know a website besides thr VA one which sucks, let me know please
What benefits come with along with a purple heart?
First-PAIN if you choose to call that a benefit, now you can check out the website...http://www.purpleheartaustin.org/Benefit...
Reply:Usually a lost limb. God bless the troops.
Reply:Another source would be to contact the state government website in CT. Most states (my state does, PA) offer lower tax rates for housing costs to recipients, as well as a monetary bonus.
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What benefits come with along with a purple heart?
First-PAIN if you choose to call that a benefit, now you can check out the website...http://www.purpleheartaustin.org/Benefit...
Reply:Usually a lost limb. God bless the troops.
Reply:Another source would be to contact the state government website in CT. Most states (my state does, PA) offer lower tax rates for housing costs to recipients, as well as a monetary bonus.
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Can i grow,CORDYLINE PURPLE HEART PALM in a large pot in my garden in scotland?
Yes, but it will need some protection from the cold and wet of winter. Use a compost with a lot of grit in it, and put the pot in a sheltered place for the winter, I've seen them with snow on them and they've survived, but afford it as much protection as time and money will allow.
Can i grow,CORDYLINE PURPLE HEART PALM in a large pot in my garden in scotland?
Yes - absolutely! However, make sure you get a horticultural fleece for it from about now - once the frosts start. I have three in the garden (am in Worcestershire) and they are fine all winter here (quite sheltered) but they don't like hard frosts.
Reply:If you can move the pot move it to stand against your house wall, where it will keep slightly warmer. Tie up the centre leaves to form a point so as to protect the growing tip of the plant. Dont worry to much about the lower leaves because they will die and fall next year anyway. Bubble wrap the plant pot itself not the plant. That will keep the roots warm. Good luck, because we now never know what winter will bring.
Can i grow,CORDYLINE PURPLE HEART PALM in a large pot in my garden in scotland?
Yes - absolutely! However, make sure you get a horticultural fleece for it from about now - once the frosts start. I have three in the garden (am in Worcestershire) and they are fine all winter here (quite sheltered) but they don't like hard frosts.
Reply:If you can move the pot move it to stand against your house wall, where it will keep slightly warmer. Tie up the centre leaves to form a point so as to protect the growing tip of the plant. Dont worry to much about the lower leaves because they will die and fall next year anyway. Bubble wrap the plant pot itself not the plant. That will keep the roots warm. Good luck, because we now never know what winter will bring.
How is a purple heart earned?
The injury must be during combat right?
How is a purple heart earned?
Yes. A purple heart is awarded for injury in combat.
Reply:The PURPLE HEART is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.
Reply:an injury must happen in a combat zone
it may or may not be the result of combat
most minor wounds at the front go unreported
those with connections in the rear can report any scratch that draws blood
Reply:Ya, you get hurt in combat.
Reply:the injury must be sustained as a result of enemy action.
Reply:Unfortunately, not all recipients of the Purple Heart deserve them. I still wonder about Kerry's "wounds." What was it: THREE of them in short order? Most of my brothers in Nam got ONE, either posthumously or after being Medivaced. I also recall Marines with us sticking their arms out of helicopters trying to get some minor shrapnel wounds to "earn" another ribbon for their chests. Nobody ever accused marines of being smart, though.
Reply:that is one, I am happy to say, I did not earn.
Reply:By being injured in combat and you were doing something that is viewed as being done with valor. As in you risked your own personal safety to rescue someone and got shot while doing it.
How is a purple heart earned?
Yes. A purple heart is awarded for injury in combat.
Reply:The PURPLE HEART is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.
Reply:an injury must happen in a combat zone
it may or may not be the result of combat
most minor wounds at the front go unreported
those with connections in the rear can report any scratch that draws blood
Reply:Ya, you get hurt in combat.
Reply:the injury must be sustained as a result of enemy action.
Reply:Unfortunately, not all recipients of the Purple Heart deserve them. I still wonder about Kerry's "wounds." What was it: THREE of them in short order? Most of my brothers in Nam got ONE, either posthumously or after being Medivaced. I also recall Marines with us sticking their arms out of helicopters trying to get some minor shrapnel wounds to "earn" another ribbon for their chests. Nobody ever accused marines of being smart, though.
Reply:that is one, I am happy to say, I did not earn.
Reply:By being injured in combat and you were doing something that is viewed as being done with valor. As in you risked your own personal safety to rescue someone and got shot while doing it.
Getting a declined purple heart back?
when my grandpa was fighting in the war he was wounded but declined his purple heart. i was wondering if there is anyway that i could get his purple heart that he declined.
Getting a declined purple heart back?
I suppose it may be possible if you could obtain his medical records or statements from witnesses. This site can get you started.
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militar...
Reply:If you are making a display for him and he says he was offered it buy one, put it on display in a case and make him happy. Who could find any harm in that???
If he is in a group like the VFW he should NOT wear it unless he can go thru the hassle of getting it awarded.
If he is a WWII Vet and has The Combat Infantry Badge you can add a Bronze Star. A law in 1947 upgraded all WWII CIB's to the Bronze Star. Also he would likely be entitled to "Occupation" %26amp; "Vicotry" medals that were authorized after a lot of guy's got out in 1945.
You can read about the Bronze Star at the link. That would be the easy one to get an official upgrade to.
SSG US Army 73-82
Reply:First is your grandfather still alive? If he is his Purple Heart might be in his Military Records. If your grandfather is still alive tell him how much you would like to have it. If not, I'm not really sure if there is away.
I Declined an MSM for my service while station in Korea in 1982. They told me that it was already in my records,and it still is today. The reason I decline my metal was due to the fact that I didn't respect the officer who want to present it to me at Scott AFB,Ill.
Why did your grandfather refuse his Purple Heart? If possible talk to him about it or talk to your parents to see if they know why.
Neither left or right,red or blue. Just an American who thinks our country is headed in the wrong direction.
Msgt (Ret) Vietnam Vet
Reply:Good question.
MANY soldiers refused their Purple Hearts out of respect for the "real" wounded. I'm not sure if the refusal was a symbolic thing or if it was actually stricken from their record.
Check with John Kerry..... he got 3 that he didn't deserve. He'll know.
Reply:If it is listed on his service record, he was awarded it anyway. This happens a lot. Troops get the award and just decide not to wear it or have it issued to them. Usually, it still gets entered into their service record though.
Reply:if it was declined then he never got it in the first place you can try to get it but not get it back
Reply:i would check his records. if you or he can prove that he was injured from combat then he maybe able to get it. talk to your local congressman.
Reply:No, he had reasons for declining it...the honor was in his actions not in a bobble.
Getting a declined purple heart back?
I suppose it may be possible if you could obtain his medical records or statements from witnesses. This site can get you started.
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militar...
Reply:If you are making a display for him and he says he was offered it buy one, put it on display in a case and make him happy. Who could find any harm in that???
If he is in a group like the VFW he should NOT wear it unless he can go thru the hassle of getting it awarded.
If he is a WWII Vet and has The Combat Infantry Badge you can add a Bronze Star. A law in 1947 upgraded all WWII CIB's to the Bronze Star. Also he would likely be entitled to "Occupation" %26amp; "Vicotry" medals that were authorized after a lot of guy's got out in 1945.
You can read about the Bronze Star at the link. That would be the easy one to get an official upgrade to.
SSG US Army 73-82
Reply:First is your grandfather still alive? If he is his Purple Heart might be in his Military Records. If your grandfather is still alive tell him how much you would like to have it. If not, I'm not really sure if there is away.
I Declined an MSM for my service while station in Korea in 1982. They told me that it was already in my records,and it still is today. The reason I decline my metal was due to the fact that I didn't respect the officer who want to present it to me at Scott AFB,Ill.
Why did your grandfather refuse his Purple Heart? If possible talk to him about it or talk to your parents to see if they know why.
Neither left or right,red or blue. Just an American who thinks our country is headed in the wrong direction.
Msgt (Ret) Vietnam Vet
Reply:Good question.
MANY soldiers refused their Purple Hearts out of respect for the "real" wounded. I'm not sure if the refusal was a symbolic thing or if it was actually stricken from their record.
Check with John Kerry..... he got 3 that he didn't deserve. He'll know.
Reply:If it is listed on his service record, he was awarded it anyway. This happens a lot. Troops get the award and just decide not to wear it or have it issued to them. Usually, it still gets entered into their service record though.
Reply:if it was declined then he never got it in the first place you can try to get it but not get it back
Reply:i would check his records. if you or he can prove that he was injured from combat then he maybe able to get it. talk to your local congressman.
Reply:No, he had reasons for declining it...the honor was in his actions not in a bobble.
How do you get the Purple heart achievement on Call of duty 3?
i got it after dying but im not sure how many times you have to die to get it
How do you get the Purple heart achievement on Call of duty 3?
you have to die 20 times i did level 2 when you start out behind the tank just keep on running in front of it and getting run over. do that 20 times 25 just in case and you dont even have to finish the mission and you will get it. Report It
Reply:Talk to the military PR unit. They'll think up an heroic story for you.
Reply:get wounded thats how it works in the military
arenas
How do you get the Purple heart achievement on Call of duty 3?
you have to die 20 times i did level 2 when you start out behind the tank just keep on running in front of it and getting run over. do that 20 times 25 just in case and you dont even have to finish the mission and you will get it. Report It
Reply:Talk to the military PR unit. They'll think up an heroic story for you.
Reply:get wounded thats how it works in the military
arenas
What are the benefits for recieving a purple heart in the state of New Jersey?
No disrespect intended, I would rather see nobody get one, get hurt that is. What good are benefits when life is hard enough as it is with two good eyes and limbs? Keep the medal and quit causing wars.
What are the benefits for recieving a purple heart in the state of New Jersey?
With all that pollution no wonder why your organs are turning colors!
What are the benefits for recieving a purple heart in the state of New Jersey?
With all that pollution no wonder why your organs are turning colors!
Is there a webiste to see who are purple heart recipiants of the Iraq war?
Nope, Privacy laws would stop such a list from being compiled.
Can you imagine the anti war crowd having access to such a list?
They would be calling people at 3 AM to harrass people about being wounded.
Is there a webiste to see who are purple heart recipiants of the Iraq war?
Is there a public website that does so? No.
The amount of American servicemen awarded the Purple Heart in the Iraq War is staggering. Such a list would be immensely difficult to compile, constantly updated and quite possibly a privacy breach too.
Can you imagine the anti war crowd having access to such a list?
They would be calling people at 3 AM to harrass people about being wounded.
Is there a webiste to see who are purple heart recipiants of the Iraq war?
Is there a public website that does so? No.
The amount of American servicemen awarded the Purple Heart in the Iraq War is staggering. Such a list would be immensely difficult to compile, constantly updated and quite possibly a privacy breach too.
Are Purple Heart recipients allowed to park in handicap spaces?
Not in Texas. They must still have a handicapped placard. Even disabled vets must still have the handicapped placard.
Are Purple Heart recipients allowed to park in handicap spaces?
just because you get a purple heart doesnt make you disabled.
Reply:not unless they are handicapped, they can be purple heart recipients and still not be handicapped.
Reply:they can if they have a handicap like cant walk alot or at all or if they have some other kind of disability that will give them the little blue ticket
Reply:Utah State Veteran's Benefits
Disabled Parking Privileges --
Disabled persons (including disabled veterans) may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones or in restricted parking areas (spaces clearly identified by the international symbol of accessibility as reserved for disabled persons.)
Only vehicles appropriately marked with disability special group license plates or disability windshield placards hung from the front windshield rearview mirror attachment may legally park in accessible (disabled) parking spaces.
Reply:after they see a doctor and the doctor says they cannot walk 200 foot unassited, or have a few other maladies they can after they go to the DMV and pay for the handicap stickers. In florida handicap stickers are worthless , well because realtionships are like parking lots.. all the good spots are taken, the rest are handicapped, and then even all the handicapped spots are already taken to
Reply:If they are handicapped, then yes.
Reply:Depends on how bad they were wounded....were they wounded to the point of warranting a placard, if so, than yes.
My being awarded the purple heart by no means should give me a handicap placard, but there are many who do need it.
Reply:you get a purple heart when you are injured in battle you
don't have to be permantely disabled to get a purple heart
Reply:Only if their injury caused them to be considered handicapped. They have to have a handicap parking space permit just like anyone else. Many Purple Heart recipients are not handicapped.
Reply:Not where I live unless they have a handicap placard.
Vet-USAF
@dded : Not all Purple Heart recipients are Handicapped.
Reply:yeah, if they are handicap
Reply:If their handicapped!
Reply:In order to get accurate info you would have to check the vehicle code of every state.
Reply:if not they should be
Reply:I guess it all depends on what kind of injury they received.
Reply:Purple hearts are awarded for many different injuries, not all of which would cause someone to be "disabled." Those that are "disabled" as verified by their doctor (and there are guidelines for this) qualify for a handicap parking placard.
Reply:Not all Purple Heart recipients are disabled. Some had minor injuries like a scrach. If it bled, they were entitled to a Purple Heart.
To park in Handicap Spaces requires a form be complete by the disabled person and a doctor. Then the form goes to the DMV in that state, so a permit can be issued.
Reply:I unfortunately have purple hearts, but I am not handicapped and therefore don't get the choice spots.
Are Purple Heart recipients allowed to park in handicap spaces?
just because you get a purple heart doesnt make you disabled.
Reply:not unless they are handicapped, they can be purple heart recipients and still not be handicapped.
Reply:they can if they have a handicap like cant walk alot or at all or if they have some other kind of disability that will give them the little blue ticket
Reply:Utah State Veteran's Benefits
Disabled Parking Privileges --
Disabled persons (including disabled veterans) may park an appropriately marked vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones or in restricted parking areas (spaces clearly identified by the international symbol of accessibility as reserved for disabled persons.)
Only vehicles appropriately marked with disability special group license plates or disability windshield placards hung from the front windshield rearview mirror attachment may legally park in accessible (disabled) parking spaces.
Reply:after they see a doctor and the doctor says they cannot walk 200 foot unassited, or have a few other maladies they can after they go to the DMV and pay for the handicap stickers. In florida handicap stickers are worthless , well because realtionships are like parking lots.. all the good spots are taken, the rest are handicapped, and then even all the handicapped spots are already taken to
Reply:If they are handicapped, then yes.
Reply:Depends on how bad they were wounded....were they wounded to the point of warranting a placard, if so, than yes.
My being awarded the purple heart by no means should give me a handicap placard, but there are many who do need it.
Reply:you get a purple heart when you are injured in battle you
don't have to be permantely disabled to get a purple heart
Reply:Only if their injury caused them to be considered handicapped. They have to have a handicap parking space permit just like anyone else. Many Purple Heart recipients are not handicapped.
Reply:Not where I live unless they have a handicap placard.
Vet-USAF
@dded : Not all Purple Heart recipients are Handicapped.
Reply:yeah, if they are handicap
Reply:If their handicapped!
Reply:In order to get accurate info you would have to check the vehicle code of every state.
Reply:if not they should be
Reply:I guess it all depends on what kind of injury they received.
Reply:Purple hearts are awarded for many different injuries, not all of which would cause someone to be "disabled." Those that are "disabled" as verified by their doctor (and there are guidelines for this) qualify for a handicap parking placard.
Reply:Not all Purple Heart recipients are disabled. Some had minor injuries like a scrach. If it bled, they were entitled to a Purple Heart.
To park in Handicap Spaces requires a form be complete by the disabled person and a doctor. Then the form goes to the DMV in that state, so a permit can be issued.
Reply:I unfortunately have purple hearts, but I am not handicapped and therefore don't get the choice spots.
Does everyone who is injured in the military receive the purple heart?
or is it just certain people.
Does everyone who is injured in the military receive the purple heart?
My brother was in Viet Nam and was hit with a piece of schrapnel for which he received a purple heart. He wouldn't wear it. He said that it didn't matter whether you were asleep in your bunk and a piece of glass from a broken window fell on your arm, or you got your arm blown off by a mortar round, or you were killed, you still got the same medal. So he said he didn't wear it out of respect for the men who really earned it.
Reply:No.
The Purple Heart is only issued to military members who's injuries (Or Death) were the direct result of armed actions against an enemy.
Reply:Paragraph 2-8, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 25 February 1995
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
A. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
1. In any action against an enemy of the United States.
2. In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
4. As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
5. As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
6. After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
7. After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
B. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
1. A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
2. A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
3. When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
4. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
5. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.
(b) Heat stroke.
(c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
(e) Battle fatigue.
(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
(i) Post-traumatic stress disorders.
(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
6. It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
(a) In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
(b) Individuals wounded or killed as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
(c) Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
C. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
D. Upon written application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63132-5200, award may be made to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons. Posthumous awards to personnel who were killed or died of wounds after 5 April 1917 will be made to the appropriate next of kin upon application to the Commanding General, PERSCOM.
E. Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
F. For those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471.
G. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
H. As noted above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the United States. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Army when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Army will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.S. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
1. Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
2. An Army employee in an Army office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
3. A civil or foreign service employee from a U.S. Government Agency or Department attached to an Army element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Army wounded by international terrorists.
4. An Army employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded
Reply:No, only if it's received in combat or combat related situations.
Reply:no only those injured in combat will get the purple heart.
Reply:You only receive a purple heart if you're wounded by enemy action.
Reply:Hell, John Kerry didn't even get injured and he got a purple heart.
Reply:well apparently anyone in the military can get one if the get scratched because John Kerry got 3 for very minor wounds
Reply:No, only those treated by medical personnell as a result of an active engagement with the enemy.
((Read the long post below and if you understand it, you'll realize this is the abridged version of the same thing.))
Reply:I don't think you get a purple heart if you slip in the commissary and break a hip. I think it has to be mission critical.
Gumps
Does everyone who is injured in the military receive the purple heart?
My brother was in Viet Nam and was hit with a piece of schrapnel for which he received a purple heart. He wouldn't wear it. He said that it didn't matter whether you were asleep in your bunk and a piece of glass from a broken window fell on your arm, or you got your arm blown off by a mortar round, or you were killed, you still got the same medal. So he said he didn't wear it out of respect for the men who really earned it.
Reply:No.
The Purple Heart is only issued to military members who's injuries (Or Death) were the direct result of armed actions against an enemy.
Reply:Paragraph 2-8, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 25 February 1995
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
A. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
1. In any action against an enemy of the United States.
2. In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
4. As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
5. As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
6. After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
7. After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
B. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
1. A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
2. A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
3. When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
4. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
5. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.
(b) Heat stroke.
(c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
(e) Battle fatigue.
(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
(i) Post-traumatic stress disorders.
(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
6. It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
(a) In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
(b) Individuals wounded or killed as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
(c) Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
C. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
D. Upon written application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63132-5200, award may be made to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons. Posthumous awards to personnel who were killed or died of wounds after 5 April 1917 will be made to the appropriate next of kin upon application to the Commanding General, PERSCOM.
E. Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
F. For those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471.
G. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
H. As noted above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the United States. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Army when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Army will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.S. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
1. Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
2. An Army employee in an Army office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
3. A civil or foreign service employee from a U.S. Government Agency or Department attached to an Army element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Army wounded by international terrorists.
4. An Army employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded
Reply:No, only if it's received in combat or combat related situations.
Reply:no only those injured in combat will get the purple heart.
Reply:You only receive a purple heart if you're wounded by enemy action.
Reply:Hell, John Kerry didn't even get injured and he got a purple heart.
Reply:well apparently anyone in the military can get one if the get scratched because John Kerry got 3 for very minor wounds
Reply:No, only those treated by medical personnell as a result of an active engagement with the enemy.
((Read the long post below and if you understand it, you'll realize this is the abridged version of the same thing.))
Reply:I don't think you get a purple heart if you slip in the commissary and break a hip. I think it has to be mission critical.
Gumps
What is a purple heart and how important and honorable is it?
Paragraph 2-8, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards)
25 February 1995
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
a. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
(1) In any action against an enemy of the United States.
(2) In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(4) As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
(6) After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
(7) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
b. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
(1) A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
(2) A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
(3) When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
(4) Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
(5) Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.
(b) Heat stroke.
(c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
(e) Battle fatigue.
(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
(i) Post traumatic stressdisorders.
(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
(6) It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
(a) In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
(b) Individuals wounded or killed as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
(c) Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
c. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
d. Upon written application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63132-5200, award may be made to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons. Posthumous awards to personnel who were killed or died of wounds after 5 April 1917 will be made to the appropriate next of kin upon application to the Commanding General, PERSCOM.
e. Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
f. For those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471.
g. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
h. As noted in a above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the United States. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Army when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Army will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.S. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
(1) Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
(2) An Army employee in an Army office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
(3) A civil or foreign service employee from a U.S. Government Agency or Department attached to an Army element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Army wounded by international terrorists.
(4) An Army employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded.
As far as honorable, their is no disputing this one, you earn it with your blood.
What is a purple heart and how important and honorable is it?
Purple heart is awarded to those who are wounded in combat.
Important? I'm not sure what you mean. It looks good on a resume, but there are a lot of them awarded.
It is very honorable in my opinion. It means you sacrificed part of yourself for the USA.
Reply:Its an enemy marksmanship badge.
I don't even wear mine on my class A's.
Reply:It is a medal that now signifies shedding blood in the Dervice of the United States of America by a military person.
Down side to easly obtained by "wannabe war heros" who never served in the military.
Reply:Bill Mauldin, whose cartoons about two WWII soldiers were widely published (and are still available in book form), did one on the subject. The legend: "I've already got a Purple Heart. Just gimme a couple of aspirin."
Reply:I have one, earned it by being wounded, but I dont feel any more important or honorable than those I fought beside who happened not to get wounded. Everyone in the service who puts themselfs in harms way is important and honorable as well as those who served in a non combat role
I wish I didnt get one mine cost me my career in the USMC. Would give it back in a heartbeat to be able to go back in.
Reply:A purple heart is the award worth the second most behind the medal of honor for promotion points in the Army. If one has a purple heart, it is worth 30 promotion points out of a total of 100.
One receives the purple heart by being injured in combat, be it getting shot, hit by shrapnel, or twisting an ankle while running under fire. It could be from many things, but it has to be an injury sustained while in direct combat with the enemy.
You can't get one by falling and twisting your ankle while walking across your patrol base. If you could, I'd have twenty or more of them by now.
Reply:There are two medals that are given out whose owners can never be held up to question. One is the Purple Heart, which is given to a soldier when he/she is wounded in a combat zone. From personal experience I can say that there is no good place to be wounded. You do earn that medal.
Reply:A purple heart is awarded for being injured, and it's about as honorable as shooting oneself in the foot.
Just joking, anyone who fights for his, or her, country is honorable in my book.
Reply:A Purple Heart is a medal that signifies that you were wounded in action (WIA). Since being wounded is no easy thing to go through, and since many have been wounded multiple times, it is one of the most honorable medals, along with the medal of honor and the distinguished service medal.
Reply:The Purple Heart is a very honorable award and receive it means that you were injured during the war. My husband received one when he was in Iraq, he was not injured to the point where he had to be discharged (thank goodness). There are many benefits that come from having a Purple Heart such as getting an extra 10% of retirement, the children of the soldier get special discounts on college, but most of all it is something that shows the world the sacrifice that was made by the soldier! He how ever does not see it that way, he sees it as a sign of him making a mistake some where along the line (as most soldiers do). So for now it sits in our office.
Reply:The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after 5 April 1917 with the U.S. military. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in Newburgh, New York
[edit] Appearance
A Purple Heart is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington coat of arms (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves. The reverse consists of a raised bronze heart with the words FOR MILITARY MERIT below the coat of arms and leaves. The ribbon is 1 and 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide and consists of the following stripes: 1⁄8 inch (3 mm) white 67101; 1 1⁄8 inches (29 mm) purple 67115; and 1⁄8 inch (3 mm) white 67101. As with other combat medals, multiple awards are denoted by award stars for the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or oak leaf clusters for the Army and Air Force.
[edit] History
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington–then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army–by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on 7 August 1782.
The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers and fell into disuse following the War of Independence. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I.
On 10 October 1927, Army Chief of Staff General Charles Pelot Summerall directed that a draft bill be sent to Congress "to revive the Badge of Military Merit". The bill was withdrawn and action on the case ceased on 3 January 1928, but the office of the Adjutant General was instructed to file all materials collected for possible future use.
A number of private interests sought to have the medal reinstituted in the Army. One of these was the board of directors of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum in Ticonderoga, New York.
On 7 January 1931, Summerall’s successor, General Douglas MacArthur, confidentially reopened work on a new design, involving the Washington Commission of Fine Arts. This new design was issued on the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.
[edit] History
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington–then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army–by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on 7 August 1782.
The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers and fell into disuse following the War of Independence. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I.
On 10 October 1927, Army Chief of Staff General Charles Pelot Summerall directed that a draft bill be sent to Congress "to revive the Badge of Military Merit". The bill was withdrawn and action on the case ceased on 3 January 1928, but the office of the Adjutant General was instructed to file all materials collected for possible future use.
A number of private interests sought to have the medal reinstituted in the Army. One of these was the board of directors of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum in Ticonderoga, New York.
On 7 January 1931, Summerall’s successor, General Douglas MacArthur, confidentially reopened work on a new design, involving the Washington Commission of Fine Arts. This new design was issued on the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.Elizabeth Will, an Army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General, was named to redesign the newly revived medal, which became known as the Purple Heart. Using general specifications provided to her, Will created the design sketch for the present medal of the Purple Heart. Her obituary, in the 8 February 1975 edition of the Washington Post newspaper, reflects her many contributions to military heraldry.
The Commission of Fine Arts solicited plaster models from three leading sculptors for the medal, selecting that of John R. Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint in May 1931. By Executive Order of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart was revived on the 200th Anniversary of George Washington's birth, out of respect to his memory and military achievements, by War Department General Orders No. 3, dated 22 February 1932.
The criteria was announced in War Department circular dated 22 February 1932 and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, Army Wound Ribbon, or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to 5 April 1917, the day before the United States entered World War I. The first Purple Heart was awarded to MacArthurDuring the early period of American involvement in World War II (7 December 1941-22 September 1943), the Purple Heart was awarded both for wounds received in action against the enemy and for meritorious performance of duty. With the establishment of the Legion of Merit, by an Act of Congress, the practice of awarding the Purple Heart for meritorious service was discontinued.
By Executive Order 9277, dated 3 December 1942, the decoration was extended to be applicable to all services and the order required that regulations of the Services be uniform in application as far as practicable. This executive order also authorized award only for wounds received.
Executive Order 10409, dated 12 February 1952, revised authorizations to include the Service Secretaries subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense.
Executive Order 11016, dated 25 April 1962, included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart.
Executive Order 12464, dated 23 February 1984, authorized award of the Purple Heart as a result of terrorist attacks or while serving as part of a peacekeeping force subsequent to 28 March 1973.
The Senate approved an amendment to the 1985 Defense Authorization Bill on 13 June 1985 which changed the precedent from immediately above the Good Conduct Medal to immediately above the Meritorious Service Medals. Public Law 99-145 authorized the award for wounds received as a result of friendly fire. Public Law 104-106 expanded the eligibility date, authorizing award of the Purple Heart to a former prisoner of war who was wounded before 25 April 1962.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) changed the criteria to delete authorization for award of the Purple Heart Medal to any civilian national of the United States while serving under competent authority in any capacity with the Armed Forces. This change was effective 18 May 1998.
Criteria
Paragraph 2-8, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 25 February 1995
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
A. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
1. In any action against an enemy of the United States.
2. In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
4. As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
5. As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
6. After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
7. After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
B. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
1. A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
2. A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
3. When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
4. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
5. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.
(b) Heat stroke.
(c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
(e) Battle fatigue.
(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
(i) Post-traumatic stress disorders.
(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
6. It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
(a) In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
(b) Individuals wounded or killed as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
(c) Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
C. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
D. Upon written application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63132-5200, award may be made to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons. Posthumous awards to personnel who were killed or died of wounds after 5 April 1917 will be made to the appropriate next of kin upon application to the Commanding General, PERSCOM.
E. Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
F. For those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471.
G. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
H. As noted above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the United States. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Army when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Army will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.S. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
1. Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
2. An Army employee in an Army office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
3. A civil or foreign service employee from a U.S. Government Agency or Department attached to an Army element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Army wounded by international terrorists.
4. An Army employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded.
For more infor.see site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Hear...
25 February 1995
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
a. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
(1) In any action against an enemy of the United States.
(2) In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(4) As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
(6) After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
(7) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
b. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
(1) A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
(2) A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
(3) When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
(4) Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
(5) Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.
(b) Heat stroke.
(c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
(e) Battle fatigue.
(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
(i) Post traumatic stressdisorders.
(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
(6) It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
(a) In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
(b) Individuals wounded or killed as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
(c) Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
c. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
d. Upon written application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63132-5200, award may be made to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons. Posthumous awards to personnel who were killed or died of wounds after 5 April 1917 will be made to the appropriate next of kin upon application to the Commanding General, PERSCOM.
e. Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
f. For those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471.
g. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
h. As noted in a above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the United States. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Army when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Army will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.S. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
(1) Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
(2) An Army employee in an Army office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
(3) A civil or foreign service employee from a U.S. Government Agency or Department attached to an Army element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Army wounded by international terrorists.
(4) An Army employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded.
As far as honorable, their is no disputing this one, you earn it with your blood.
What is a purple heart and how important and honorable is it?
Purple heart is awarded to those who are wounded in combat.
Important? I'm not sure what you mean. It looks good on a resume, but there are a lot of them awarded.
It is very honorable in my opinion. It means you sacrificed part of yourself for the USA.
Reply:Its an enemy marksmanship badge.
I don't even wear mine on my class A's.
Reply:It is a medal that now signifies shedding blood in the Dervice of the United States of America by a military person.
Down side to easly obtained by "wannabe war heros" who never served in the military.
Reply:Bill Mauldin, whose cartoons about two WWII soldiers were widely published (and are still available in book form), did one on the subject. The legend: "I've already got a Purple Heart. Just gimme a couple of aspirin."
Reply:I have one, earned it by being wounded, but I dont feel any more important or honorable than those I fought beside who happened not to get wounded. Everyone in the service who puts themselfs in harms way is important and honorable as well as those who served in a non combat role
I wish I didnt get one mine cost me my career in the USMC. Would give it back in a heartbeat to be able to go back in.
Reply:A purple heart is the award worth the second most behind the medal of honor for promotion points in the Army. If one has a purple heart, it is worth 30 promotion points out of a total of 100.
One receives the purple heart by being injured in combat, be it getting shot, hit by shrapnel, or twisting an ankle while running under fire. It could be from many things, but it has to be an injury sustained while in direct combat with the enemy.
You can't get one by falling and twisting your ankle while walking across your patrol base. If you could, I'd have twenty or more of them by now.
Reply:There are two medals that are given out whose owners can never be held up to question. One is the Purple Heart, which is given to a soldier when he/she is wounded in a combat zone. From personal experience I can say that there is no good place to be wounded. You do earn that medal.
Reply:A purple heart is awarded for being injured, and it's about as honorable as shooting oneself in the foot.
Just joking, anyone who fights for his, or her, country is honorable in my book.
Reply:A Purple Heart is a medal that signifies that you were wounded in action (WIA). Since being wounded is no easy thing to go through, and since many have been wounded multiple times, it is one of the most honorable medals, along with the medal of honor and the distinguished service medal.
Reply:The Purple Heart is a very honorable award and receive it means that you were injured during the war. My husband received one when he was in Iraq, he was not injured to the point where he had to be discharged (thank goodness). There are many benefits that come from having a Purple Heart such as getting an extra 10% of retirement, the children of the soldier get special discounts on college, but most of all it is something that shows the world the sacrifice that was made by the soldier! He how ever does not see it that way, he sees it as a sign of him making a mistake some where along the line (as most soldiers do). So for now it sits in our office.
Reply:The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after 5 April 1917 with the U.S. military. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in Newburgh, New York
[edit] Appearance
A Purple Heart is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington coat of arms (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves. The reverse consists of a raised bronze heart with the words FOR MILITARY MERIT below the coat of arms and leaves. The ribbon is 1 and 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide and consists of the following stripes: 1⁄8 inch (3 mm) white 67101; 1 1⁄8 inches (29 mm) purple 67115; and 1⁄8 inch (3 mm) white 67101. As with other combat medals, multiple awards are denoted by award stars for the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or oak leaf clusters for the Army and Air Force.
[edit] History
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington–then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army–by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on 7 August 1782.
The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers and fell into disuse following the War of Independence. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I.
On 10 October 1927, Army Chief of Staff General Charles Pelot Summerall directed that a draft bill be sent to Congress "to revive the Badge of Military Merit". The bill was withdrawn and action on the case ceased on 3 January 1928, but the office of the Adjutant General was instructed to file all materials collected for possible future use.
A number of private interests sought to have the medal reinstituted in the Army. One of these was the board of directors of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum in Ticonderoga, New York.
On 7 January 1931, Summerall’s successor, General Douglas MacArthur, confidentially reopened work on a new design, involving the Washington Commission of Fine Arts. This new design was issued on the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.
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The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington–then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army–by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on 7 August 1782.
The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers and fell into disuse following the War of Independence. Although never abolished, the award of the badge was not proposed again officially until after World War I.
On 10 October 1927, Army Chief of Staff General Charles Pelot Summerall directed that a draft bill be sent to Congress "to revive the Badge of Military Merit". The bill was withdrawn and action on the case ceased on 3 January 1928, but the office of the Adjutant General was instructed to file all materials collected for possible future use.
A number of private interests sought to have the medal reinstituted in the Army. One of these was the board of directors of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum in Ticonderoga, New York.
On 7 January 1931, Summerall’s successor, General Douglas MacArthur, confidentially reopened work on a new design, involving the Washington Commission of Fine Arts. This new design was issued on the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.Elizabeth Will, an Army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General, was named to redesign the newly revived medal, which became known as the Purple Heart. Using general specifications provided to her, Will created the design sketch for the present medal of the Purple Heart. Her obituary, in the 8 February 1975 edition of the Washington Post newspaper, reflects her many contributions to military heraldry.
The Commission of Fine Arts solicited plaster models from three leading sculptors for the medal, selecting that of John R. Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint in May 1931. By Executive Order of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart was revived on the 200th Anniversary of George Washington's birth, out of respect to his memory and military achievements, by War Department General Orders No. 3, dated 22 February 1932.
The criteria was announced in War Department circular dated 22 February 1932 and authorized award to soldiers, upon their request, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, Army Wound Ribbon, or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to 5 April 1917, the day before the United States entered World War I. The first Purple Heart was awarded to MacArthurDuring the early period of American involvement in World War II (7 December 1941-22 September 1943), the Purple Heart was awarded both for wounds received in action against the enemy and for meritorious performance of duty. With the establishment of the Legion of Merit, by an Act of Congress, the practice of awarding the Purple Heart for meritorious service was discontinued.
By Executive Order 9277, dated 3 December 1942, the decoration was extended to be applicable to all services and the order required that regulations of the Services be uniform in application as far as practicable. This executive order also authorized award only for wounds received.
Executive Order 10409, dated 12 February 1952, revised authorizations to include the Service Secretaries subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense.
Executive Order 11016, dated 25 April 1962, included provisions for posthumous award of the Purple Heart.
Executive Order 12464, dated 23 February 1984, authorized award of the Purple Heart as a result of terrorist attacks or while serving as part of a peacekeeping force subsequent to 28 March 1973.
The Senate approved an amendment to the 1985 Defense Authorization Bill on 13 June 1985 which changed the precedent from immediately above the Good Conduct Medal to immediately above the Meritorious Service Medals. Public Law 99-145 authorized the award for wounds received as a result of friendly fire. Public Law 104-106 expanded the eligibility date, authorizing award of the Purple Heart to a former prisoner of war who was wounded before 25 April 1962.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) changed the criteria to delete authorization for award of the Purple Heart Medal to any civilian national of the United States while serving under competent authority in any capacity with the Armed Forces. This change was effective 18 May 1998.
Criteria
Paragraph 2-8, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 25 February 1995
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.
A. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
1. In any action against an enemy of the United States.
2. In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
4. As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
5. As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
6. After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
7. After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
B. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
1. A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
2. A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
3. When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
4. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.
5. Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.
(b) Heat stroke.
(c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.
(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.
(e) Battle fatigue.
(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.
(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.
(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.
(i) Post-traumatic stress disorders.
(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.
6. It is not intended that such a strict interpretation of the requirement for the wound or injury to be caused by direct result of hostile action be taken that it would preclude the award being made to deserving personnel. Commanders must also take into consideration the circumstances surrounding an injury, even if it appears to meet the criteria. Note the following examples:
(a) In a case such as an individual injured while making a parachute landing from an aircraft that had been brought down by enemy fire; or, an individual injured as a result of a vehicle accident caused by enemy fire, the decision will be made in favor of the individual and the award will be made.
(b) Individuals wounded or killed as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle" will be awarded the Purple Heart as long as the "friendly" projectile or agent was released with the full intent of inflicting damage or destroying enemy troops or equipment.
(c) Individuals injured as a result of their own negligence; for example, driving or walking through an unauthorized area known to have been mined or placed off limits or searching for or picking up unexploded munitions as war souvenirs, will not be awarded the Purple Heart as they clearly were not injured as a result of enemy action, but rather by their own negligence.
C. A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award. Issue will be made automatically by the Commanding General, PERSCOM, upon receiving a report of death indicating entitlement.
D. Upon written application to Commander, ARPERCEN, ATTN: DARP-VSE-A, 9700 Page Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63132-5200, award may be made to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons. Posthumous awards to personnel who were killed or died of wounds after 5 April 1917 will be made to the appropriate next of kin upon application to the Commanding General, PERSCOM.
E. Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
F. For those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Documentation and inquiries should be directed to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471.
G. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
H. As noted above, the Purple Heart may be awarded to civilian nationals of the United States. These individuals must be serving under competent authority with the Army when wounded. Serving under competent authority with the Army will include those eligible persons who are employees of the U.S. Government in a duty (pay or official travel) status when wounds are sustained. Examples of eligible individuals are as follows:
1. Any Army employee who is traveling outside of the continental limits of the United States on PCS or temporary duty (TDY) aboard a commercial aircraft and wounded by international terrorists in an attempted or actual hijacking incident.
2. An Army employee in an Army office building performing his or her job who is wounded by an explosive device detonated by international terrorists.
3. A civil or foreign service employee from a U.S. Government Agency or Department attached to an Army element performing intelligence, counter-terrorist, or other duties with the Army wounded by international terrorists.
4. An Army employee wounded in an international terrorist incident in which a soldier or soldiers are also wounded.
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