Purple heart myths & legends

From: Sea Classics | Date: November 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

One of the United States' most honored military awards has a very surprising history

As of the July 2003, more than 200 American soldiers have been killed in combat incidents in Iraq and more than 530 men have been wounded. These combat-related deaths and injuries mean that the Purple Heart is once again being awarded to Americans in uniform. Consequently, now is a good time to take a quick look at America's oldest military decoration - and separate the myths from the facts.

Myth #1: There are few real differences between Gen. George Washington's Badge of Military Merit and today's Purple ...

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