Did McCain get a Purple Heart?
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Did McCain get a Purple Heart?
His numerous military decorations and awards include: the Silver Star, two Legion of Merits, Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Star Medals, two Purple Hearts, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and the Prisoner of War Medal.
Why is the Purple Heart awarded?
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. A Purple Heart is a solemn distinction and means a service member has greatly sacrificed themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.
What actor was awarded the Purple Heart 2 times for his service?
James Garner
James Scott Bumgarner, a.k.a. James Garner, served in the Merchant Marines, the Oklahoma National Guard, and the U.S. Army. Garner was injured in the Korean War and twice awarded the Purple Heart before being discharged in 1952.
What medals were awarded to John McCain?
For his actions as a POW, McCain was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, another instance of the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Purple Heart Medal.
Why is it called the Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration still presented to service members. 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.
When was the Purple Heart created?
By order of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart, established by General George Washington at Newburgh, August 7, 1782, during the War of the Revolution is hereby revived out of respect to his memory and military achievements.
Who has received the most Purple Hearts?
Albert L. Ireland – Marine Corps. 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.
How many Purple Heart recipients are alive today?
| Purple Heart | |
|---|---|
| Total | Approximately 1,910,162 (as of June 5, 2010) |
| Total awarded posthumously | Approximately 430,000 |
| Total recipients | over 2,000,000 (including eligible casualties in World War I who may not have been awarded the Purple Heart) |
| Website | media.defense.gov |