What is the Purple Heart Badge and why was the Purple Heart badge rewarded to U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War

It's for any man or woman who is wounded in the course of duty.

What is the Purple Heart Badge and why was the Purple Heart badge rewarded to U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War
The Purple Heart is a Medal not a badge. It is awarded for wounds suffered during wartime.
Reply:The Purple Heart MEDAL is awarded to any US Military member who has been wounded in combat and the reason the Purple Heart MEDAL was awarded to US SOLDIERS in Vietnam is because some of us were wounded in COMBAT!!!


US ARMY(RET) Vietnam Veteran 1967-1968-1971 and DAMN PROUD OF IT!!!!
Reply:The Purple Heart is the oldest US military decoration. It was awarded first by George Washington, was awarded to 3 people in the Revolutionary War, and was an award of valor. It was originally a heart-shaped cloth sewn onto the uniform. I'm not sure when it became an award for being injured in combat, but it is still one of the highest medals that is awarded by the US military, in order of precedence. The answer to your second question should be obvious, at this point. Anyone who is wounded or killed for their country is now considered valorous, and is awarded the Purple Heart.
Reply:wounded and dead in service


there are also awards for not being wounded or killed
Reply:you receive a purple heart if you wounded or Kill in action..yes to all the wounded and dead...
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