GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Iron Cross
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Victoria Cross
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Purple Heart
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Congressional Medal
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military.
Detailed explanation-2: -The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor estimates that 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been issued since it was re-established in 1932. It is believed that the award is purple because the color represents courage and bravery.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was not until 1932 that US Army Chief of Staff Douglas MacArthur dusted off the old Badge of Military Merit and renamed it the Purple Heart. MacArthur issued General Order No. 3 on February 22, 1932 and declared that the newly named Purple Heart would be awarded for meritorious or valorous service in the US Army.