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Beerman

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Not a military man, but ...


The Purple Heart is for wounds suffered in combat

Certainly could have a separate honor for active duty military killed performing non-combat service (maybe there is one?) but that is a somewhat distinct activity from actual combat.

(In response to this post by hoolstoptheheels)

Posted: 02/20/2018 at 1:39PM



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Current Thread:
  Looks like he is being honored by the Army. -- WahooMatt05 02/20/2018 1:50PM
  Seems odd -- hoothat 02/20/2018 12:36PM
  I've been thinking about this general idea.. -- hoolstoptheheels 02/20/2018 1:08PM
  Not a military man, but ... -- Beerman 02/20/2018 1:39PM
  For a purple heart? Yeah, it makes sense. -- hoothat 02/20/2018 1:12PM
  Not sure I agree. -- hoolstoptheheels 02/20/2018 1:18PM
  He did serve though right? ** -- KCHoo 02/20/2018 12:37PM
  Not an ideal time to quibble. ** -- hoolstoptheheels 02/20/2018 1:10PM
  No. -- hoothat 02/20/2018 12:39PM
  ^^^^^ +++++ ^^^^^^ ** -- WaxHoo 02/20/2018 12:59PM

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