Posted on Aug 7, 2022

George Washington creates the Purple Heart

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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This was originally to be the "badge of military merit" and three were awarded during the Revolutionary War

George Washington creates the Purple Heart

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Excellent piece of military history Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Lt Col Charlie Brown Thanks for the share Colonel. Great history post.

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