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Who can wear the The Purple Heart, Vietnam Wound Medal, or Wound Chevron?

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…

Purple Heart Issue Regulations: http://www.amervets.com/replacement/ph.htm#isr

Vietnam Wound Medal Issue Regulations:

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/vnwnd.htm#isr

The Wound Chevron

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/wc.htm#isr

WW1 Wound Acknowledgment

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/acco.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)

Other medal, badge and certificate Issue Regulations are here:

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/other.htm