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Purple Heart. Stanley R. Christianson (January 24, 1925 – September 29, 1950) was a Marine Corps private first class who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for giving his life in a one-man stand against a ferocious attack which threatened to destroy his platoon in Korea on September 29, 1950. The nation's highest tribute for gallantry ...
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters on 7 August 1782. The Badge of Military Merit was only awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers by Washington himself.
Purple Heart (2) Edward Rightor Schowalter Jr. (December 24, 1927 – November 21, 2003) was a United States Army officer in the Korean War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for commanding his company in an assault against a fortified position, and for continuing to lead after ...
Vietnam War. Awards. Medal of Honor. Purple Heart. Stanley "Stan" Taylor Adams (May 9, 1922 – April 19, 1999) was a United States Army officer who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War. A native of Kansas, Adams fought in World War II as an enlisted soldier. He was sent to Korea ...
September 5, 1952. Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. Medical corpsman; sacrificed his life treating wounds and saving the lives of wounded Marines. Emory L. Bennett †. Army. E-02 Private First Class. Sobangsan, Korea. June 24, 1951. Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division.
Staff Sergeant. Unit. Company G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Battles/wars. Korean War †. Awards. Medal of Honor. Purple Heart. William Edward Shuck Jr. (August 16, 1926 – July 3, 1952) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War on July 3, 1952.