Reminders from Our Flag
for Sunday, August 11, 2019
... a Sunday Replay of Wednesday's 'Purple Heart Day' content ...
for Sunday, August 11, 2019
... a Sunday Replay of Wednesday's 'Purple Heart Day' content ...
USMC Colonel Crowe retired in 1960 after 40 incredible years of service as a highly decorated, enlisted Marine, warrant officer, and commissioned officer who served in France post-WWI and saw action during WWII and Korea.
GO HERE to read more about his incredible career.
GO HERE to read more about his incredible career.
Half-Staff Alerts for August 11
Half-Staff Alerts for August 11
The U.S. Flag is full staff in 48 of 50 States.
The U.S. Flag is half-staff across ILLINOIS and NORTH CAROLINA.
And, ALASKA's State Flag only is half-staff.
GO HERE to see details on today's half-staffs and their honorees - including pictures
The U.S. Flag is full staff in 48 of 50 States.
The U.S. Flag is half-staff across ILLINOIS and NORTH CAROLINA.
And, ALASKA's State Flag only is half-staff.
GO HERE to see details on today's half-staffs and their honorees - including pictures
a Sunday Replay of ...
Wednesday's Moment to Remember
... the birth of the Purple Heart ...
Wednesday's Moment to Remember
... the birth of the Purple Heart ...
Per the inscription on the certification above...
On August 7th of 1782, Continental Army General George Washington, established the 'Badge of Military Merit.' This military award was available to all soldier ranks because General Washington said, "the road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is ... open to all." This 'Badge of Military Merit' was redesigned and renamed the 'Purple Heart' in 1932 to celebrate George Washington's 200th birthday.
The 'Purple Heart' is the oldest military decoration and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in battle. It is strictly a combat decoration and is celebrated nationally every August 7th - Purple Heart Day.
On August 7th of 1782, Continental Army General George Washington, established the 'Badge of Military Merit.' This military award was available to all soldier ranks because General Washington said, "the road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is ... open to all." This 'Badge of Military Merit' was redesigned and renamed the 'Purple Heart' in 1932 to celebrate George Washington's 200th birthday.
The 'Purple Heart' is the oldest military decoration and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in battle. It is strictly a combat decoration and is celebrated nationally every August 7th - Purple Heart Day.
a SUNDAY REPLAY of ...
Women to Honor Wednesday - Purple Heart edition
On this Women to Honor Wednesday we recall the first female to receive the Purple Heart, and later had it replaced with another award... Huh?
Women to Honor Wednesday - Purple Heart edition
On this Women to Honor Wednesday we recall the first female to receive the Purple Heart, and later had it replaced with another award... Huh?
In October of 1942, 1st Lieutenant Annie G. Fox, an Army Nurse, was the first women to receive the Purple Heart. She was given it for “outstanding performance of duty and meritorious acts of extraordinary fidelity. . . During the attack, Lieutenant Fox, in an exemplary manner, performed her duties as head Nurse of the Station Hospital. . . in addition she administered anesthesia to patients during the heaviest part of the bombardment, assisted in dressing the wounded, taught civilian volunteer nurses to make dressings, and worked ceaselessly with coolness and efficiency, and her fine example of calmness, courage and leadership was of great benefit to the morale of all with whom she came in contact...”
during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Later in the war, the Purple Heart was changed to only be awarded to those wounded in combat. So, in October of 1944, she was presented with “The Bronze Star Medal is in lieu of the Purple Heart awarded. . . Since Lieutenant Fox was not wounded in action. Cancellation of the award of the Purple Heart is also recommended.”
during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Later in the war, the Purple Heart was changed to only be awarded to those wounded in combat. So, in October of 1944, she was presented with “The Bronze Star Medal is in lieu of the Purple Heart awarded. . . Since Lieutenant Fox was not wounded in action. Cancellation of the award of the Purple Heart is also recommended.”
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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