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Question about the Purple Heart

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Hottoddie, Aug 24, 2004.

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  1. Hottoddie

    Hottoddie Member

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    I'm sorry if this has been discussed already, but I don't have the time to read every thread & haven't read this forum in a looooong time (too busy proposing trades in the GARM :D ).

    Anyway, a co-worker & I were discussing the issue of Kerry's Purple Hearts, & the question of how many other soldiers have ever won 3 Purple Hearts, came up. Does anyone know the answer to this question? Also, if there are others, what kind of physical condition were they in as a result of their wounds? Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 Hottoddie, Aug 24, 2004
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    I would venture to bet that the number of soldiers who have been awarded multiple Purple Hearts number in the thousands.

    I believe I read somewhere that Charles Durning was awarded three Purple Hearts in World War II, just for one example. I don't know the nature of his wounds.
     
    #2 mrpaige, Aug 25, 2004
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