The Purple Heart medal, designed with a profile image of Washington, was revived on Feb. 22, 1932, Washington’s 200th birthday. It was awarded for meritorious service, but only those wounded by the enemy may receive it.

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Over 50 Vietnam vets finally get Bronze Stars for Hollywood-like actions in combat

July 26, 2023

Over 50 members of Bravo Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, received Bronze Stars after an Army review of their actions in Vietnam.

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Over 50 Vietnam vets finally get Bronze Stars for Hollywood-like actions in combat

July 26, 2023

Over 50 members of Bravo Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, received Bronze Stars after an Army review of their actions in Vietnam.

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'Out of the shadows': Military police from Vietnam War receive long-awaited awards

July 25, 2023

In a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol, 35 former “Bushwhackers,” as the military police members called themselves, were awarded Bronze Stars for their service.

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56 Vietnam-Era MPs Receive Bronze Stars Amid Army Review of Past Honors

July 25, 2023

Maj. Gen. Thomas Drew said that the Army is conducting a major review and records search to determine whether other troops may have missed out on awards and citations.

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