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Purple Heart

NOUN
decoration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
badge ribbon
STRONG
accolade award bays citation colors cross distinction emblem garter kudos laurels medal mention order star
Antonyms
STRONG
criticism
WEAK
eyesore

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He joined the Marines and led a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

A company called Purple Heart reportedly acted an an intermediary in the transfer.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

It could be Preacher, who has a religious bent; or Bigger, the raw but hyperobservant new recruit; or the war-weary Silk, who already has a Purple Heart; or the aggressive Crazy Horse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

While Allen was recovering in the field hospital, his platoon leader came in to award him a Purple Heart.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge