Purple Heart Day

grumpy grizzly

grumpy grizzly

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On August 7 1782 George Washington authorized "The Badge for Military Merit", an award for meritorious actions during the Revolutionary War, 3 being issued. The award was then largely ignored until the 1930's when Douglas MacArthur brought it back. On 2-22-1932 it ws changed to being issued for wounds suffered in action. It is America's oldest military decoration. Prior to the invasion of Japan 1.5 million medals were authorized to be manufactured but there was no invasion thankfully. Those medals are still being used to this day, so if you received one from Korea, Vietnam, or the current conflicts we are involved in well it came from that order. I know there are many vets in this group so I decided to post this. By the way 6-12-1968 I earned mine.
 
Welcome home brother, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Stand tall we did our duty with pride and honor. Stay safe. God Bless a America.
 
"The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a due reward." - General Order from Gen. George Washington establishing the Badge of Military Merit, the predecessor award to the Purple Heart.
 
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