Purple Heart recipients are among some of the most honored American military veterans, who have made one of the most serious sacrifices possible for our nation. As such, it is only right and honorable as a nation that we do everything possible to ensure that their needs are met. Therefore is important that we, as a nation, remember their sacrifices.
Purple Heart recipients receive their award as a result of being injured by enemy action while performing military service. The Purple Heart is one of the highest military awards given to military service members. It is also one of the oldest awarded medals in the U.S. military’s history.
The Purple Heart was first awarded during the American Revolutionary War by General George Washington as the Badge Of Military Merit. It was awarded for exemplary actions and injuries that were sustained in the line of duty. The Badge Of Military Merit was first established by General Washington at his headquarters in Newburgh, New York on August 7, 1782. It was awarded to only three soldiers directly by George Washington himself, according to his writings and official historical records. However, the service records of many other Revolutionary War soldiers indicate that the award was made to many who had provided faithful service to the nation. The Badge Of Military Merit was a purple felt heart with the word merit inscribed on it surrounded by olive branches. It could be said that those Revolutionary War soldiers, who received this award, were the very first Purple Heart recipients.
Today, the National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor seeks to remember all of our veterans, who were awarded the Purple Heart, through its programs, exhibits, and Roll Of Honor. This organization is located in Vails Gate, New York. It is charged with commemorating the extraordinary sacrifices of America’s servicemen and servicewomen, who were injured or died as a result of combat.
In addition to the National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor, Congress has nationally chartered The Military Order Of The Purple Heart as a veterans’ organization to honor Purple Heart recipients. Its job is to assist them in getting medical help, educational benefits, and in any matter dealing with the Veterans Administration. Together these organizations assist our veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
It would be nice to have all the names of soldiers who received the Purple Heart, like my father, William Calvin Frank(US ARMY). He died serving our country proudly!
looking for my father James T Dotson WWII receipent
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