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Meanings of Order of the Purple Heart in English
A United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action.
Synonyms
Examples for "Purple Heart"
Examples for "Purple Heart"
1
The hero who had earned a Purple Heart leaned on his cane.
2
It was the officer who'd given Matt his Purple Heart, Lieutenant Colonel Fuchs.
3
He received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart during his service.
4
He has the Purple Heart and the Oak Leaf with Clusters.
5
In Vietnam he earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
Usage of Order of the Purple Heart in English
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According to the criminal complaint, Kavanaugh embezzled more than $42,000 from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a charity involved in Operation Freedom.
Translations for Order of the Purple Heart
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