For Military Merit: Recipients of the Purple Heart

by Fred L. Borch

More 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 on-going conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2010

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you ever wondered about any servicemen wounded in combat and awarded Purple Hearts, this is very well worth a look. Great for honoring your very own veterans.