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OverviewMore than one million men and women have received the Purple Heart since its creation as an award “for military merit” in 1932. This book provides a brief history of the Purple Heart, with a focus on how the decoration’s award criteria have evolved over the last 75 years. The book then takes a representative look at Purple Heart recipients from all the services by conflict, starting with the Civil War and concluding with the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Purple Heart was first awarded to General McArthur. Other famous recipients include President John F. Kennedy and actor Charles Bronson. Six US soldiers have won the award an incredible eight times each. Notably Robert L. Howard who obtained all eight for service in Vietnam and also received the Medal of Honor. About the Author Fred L. Borch served 25 years active duty as an Army lawyer and retired in 2005. A professionally trained historian (M.A., Univ. of Virginia), he now serves as the Regimental Historian and Archivist for the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is the author and co-author of many books and articles on military medals. Naval Institute Press published his books“Sea Service Medals: Military Awards and Decorations of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard” (co-authored with Charles P. McDowell) in 2009 and “Kimmel, Short and Pearl Harbour” (co-authored with USS Arizona Memorial historian Daniel Martinez) in 2005. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fred BorchPublisher: Naval Institute Press Imprint: Naval Institute Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.621kg ISBN: 9781591140863ISBN 10: 1591140862 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 15 July 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFred L. Borch served 25 years active duty as an Army lawyer and retired in 2005. A professionally trained historian (M.A., Univ. of Virginia), he now serves as the Regimental Historian and Archivist for the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is the author and co-author of many books and articles on military medals. Naval Institute Press published his books “Sea Service Medals: Military Awards and Decorations of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard” (co-authored with Charles P. McDowell) in 2009 and “Kimmel, Short and Pearl Harbour” (co-authored with USS Arizona Memorial historian Daniel Martinez) in 2005. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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