How do you get a Purple Heart after discharge?

The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces
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During the war some 16,112,566 Americans served in the United States Armed Forces, with 405,399 killed and 671,278 wounded. There were also 130,201 American prisoners of war, of whom 116,129 returned home after the war.
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who were (i) wounded, killed, or may die (ii) due to wounds received in action against an enemy of the United States, in action against an opposing enemy force from a foreign country that is in conflict with the United States Armed Forces, as the ...
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What are the requirements to get a Purple Heart?

To receive the Purple Heart, the Army's current regulations require that a soldier be injured by enemy action and receive documented treatment from a medical officer. The Army's official list of wounds that "clearly justify" the award includes, "Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions."
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How do Marines get Purple Hearts after discharge?

Eligibility for a Purple Heart applies to service members who suffered a wound: 1) As the direct or indirect result of enemy action, and 2) The wound required treatment by a medical officer at the time of the injury.
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Can you get a Purple Heart without dying?

The Department of Defense announces a standard to evaluate a wounded individual for a Purple Heart resulting from a "non-penetrating wound". The Department of Defense announces that eligibility has been extended to those wounded or killed by certain kinds domestic terrorist activities.
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What causes Purple Heart?

The pigments in Purple Heart are triggered by exposure. Most experts agree there are two main causes for the color transformation that occurs in Purple Heart wood – – oxidation (exposure to air) and UV (ultraviolet light) exposure. Freshly cut Purple Heart slabs can appear a dull gray or brown color.
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How To Get A Purple Heart After Discharge



Does Purple Heart come back every year?

The showy purple heart plant is an evergreen perennial with a year-round growing season when planted outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 7–11. It will die back in freezing temperatures during the winters in northern climates, but the roots will remain alive, and new purple stems will appear in early spring.
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How do you get rid of a Purple Heart?

Simply spray glyphosate onto the foliage you want removed, wait two weeks and only the foliage sprayed will die and dry. You can then take a broom and brush the dead leaves off to leave a clean, sharp line without having to make the first cut or pull the first stem.
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How rare is a Purple Heart?

More than 1.5 million American men and women have been awarded the Purple Heart since 1932.
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How much is a Purple Heart worth?

In today's military collectibles market, Purple Hearts doled out during World War II tend to be worth $300 to $400, Kraska said.
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Do you get paid for a Purple Heart?

This special pay is considered an entitlement (tax-free) paid in addition to “any retired pay” the veteran is already entitled to. In order to qualify as a Purple Heart recipient, veterans must apply via their branch of the military meet the following conditions: Be entitled to and/or receiving military retired pay.
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Do you get a Purple Heart for PTSD?

The regulation lists PTSD as an injury that clearly does not meet these requirements. The Purple Heart has never been awarded for mental or psychological problems.
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Do you get a Purple Heart for friendly fire?

The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured and killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire.
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Can you get 2 Purple Hearts?

During the Korean War, a horse named Sergeant Reckless was awarded two Purple Hearts. Award criteria no longer allows for service animals to receive the same medals earned by human service members, but they can still earn prestigious non-profit animal organization awards.
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How many states are Purple Heart States?

There are currently designated sections in 45 states as well as Guam.
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How do you know if someone received a Purple Heart?

The Roll of Honor is an electronic database created to preserve and share the stories of Purple Heart recipients. It can be accessed at six interactive computer kiosks at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and online through this website.
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Is a Purple Heart real gold?

On the reverse of the medal, “FOR MILITARY MERIT” is inscribed. While gold in color, the Purple Heart does not actually contain real gold. Rather, it's made of a gilding metal. The copper alloy is comprised of copper and zinc, technically making it a form of brass.
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What is the most Purple Hearts awarded to one person?

Staff Sergeant Albert Ireland has the distinction of being awarded the most Purple Hearts of any individual across all branches of service. During his 12 years of service – spanning two wars from 1941 to 1953 – Ireland was wounded a total of nine times.
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Can Medal of Honor recipients fly free?

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The same free travel opportunity afforded on military flights for active-duty military members, retirees and their families is also provided to Medal of Honor recipients.
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What is the rarest military medal?

The Victoria Cross is the 'holy grail' for medal collectors because there are only 1,357 in existence. Bearing the inscription 'For valour' and known as a VC, this medal was first awarded for 'conspicuous bravery' in 1856 and later backdated to the Crimean war of 1854.
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Where does Purple Heart Grow?

Peltogyne, commonly known as purpleheart, violet wood, amaranth and other local names (often referencing the colour of the wood) is a genus of 23 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae; native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America; from Guerrero, Mexico, through Central America, and as far as ...
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Why is my purple heart turning green?

The most common cause for green leaves on your purple queen plant is lack of sunlight. They need full sun, or 8+ hours of bright light indoors every day in order to maintain the deep purple color.
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Is purple heart poisonous?

It is also widely commercialized as a houseplant. Like other species of the Tradescantia genus, purple heart is toxic to humans1 and toxic to pets2, causing contact dermatitis.
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How do you grow purple queen?

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It will grow in full sun to part shade, keeping its best color in more sun. These groundcover plants are cold tolerant. They need the warmth of Zone 10 to stay pretty year round, but can be grown in Zone 9B - though they may die back in winter they'll come back just fine when the weather warms up in spring.
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