Purple Heart Day
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It came to a total of three or four and none of them were overly ambitious in nature ... good conduct, unit citations, etc.
There are others who have won military awards as the result of personal sacrifice.
One of these is the purple heart.
This award stems primarily from battlefield wounds — but I have known of a few persons who have them for other reasons.
I never earned such recognition in my meager service history.
Each August 7 we mark Purple Heart Day.
Originally known as Badge of Military Merit, the Purple Heart is bestowed upon any member of the armed forces of the United States who has been wounded or killed or died as a result of injury received during battle including friendly fire and other engagements as designated by the Commander-In-Chief.
This day commemorates citizens willing to serve our country regardless of the personal cost.