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What year was the first purple heart awarded?

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What year was the first purple heart awarded?

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The original name for the Purple Heart was The Badge of Military Merit. The badge was awarded for “any singularly meritorious action” to enlisted soldiers in the Continental Army. At this time it was nearly unheard of for soldiers of lower ranks to receive awards or decorations.

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