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Was there a purple heart awarded in World War 1?

April 26, 2017heart Purple War world

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Was there a purple heart awarded in World War 1?

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Yes, I know of one that was awarded and I have it. My grandfather(FRANK YALCH) was a Scout in WW1. He fought in 2 battles, he was hit by a piece of shrapnel in the Battle of Argonne and was in the hospital when the cease fire was called. He was awarded two metals, one being a purple heart.