Originally Posted By: Ken61
There were so many Purple Hearts ordered for the invasion that they didn't have to order more until well into the Vietnam War.


I believe the first order for manufacture of Purple Hearts was after Vie Nam and there were still WWII stockage during Desert Storm. The stock from WWII lasted through Korea, Viet Nam, and Desert Storm.

It is an award I am glad I never got in my five deployments

Last edited by old colonel; 11/17/16 11:10 AM.
Michael Dittamo
Topeka, KS