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Started by Otis Willie PIO The American War...
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:46
The Purple Heart Medal
Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War...
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:46
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:46
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The Purple Heart Medal Established by General George Washington as the "Badge of Military Merit" on 7 Aug 1782. Revived as the Purple Heart in 1932 by General Douglas MacArthur. Awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any civilian national of the US who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Forces has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may hereafter die of wounds received under any of the following circumstances... Issue Regulations: http://www.amervets.com/replacement/ph.htm#isr Common Myths about the Purple Heart medal: http://www.americanwarlibrary.com/theheart.htm Purple Heart Recipient Search: http://www.amervets.com/library.htm Purple Heart Discussion and Info-Sharing Forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/purple-heart/ NOTE: Eligible personnel should ensure this Service Period acknowledgment is listed on your current 201A Military Award Report: http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm (or... amervets.com/201a) Contact Person for this posting: Roger Simpson, PIO Public Information Office: http://www.13105320634.com The American War Library: http://www.amervets.com/ 16907 Brighton Avenue Gardena CA 90247-5420 Phone / Fax: 1-310-532-0634 -- Otis Willie (Ret.) Military News and Information Editor http://www.13105320634.com The American War Library, Est. 1988 http://www.amervets.com 16907 Brighton Avenue Gardena CA 90247 1-310-532-0634 Military Personnel Database http://www.amervets.com/library.htm Military and Vet Info-Exchange/Discussion Groups http://www.amervets.com/share.htm Public Information Office http://www.13105320634.com
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