Purple Heart Medal ISLAND_9B~80164 Department of Defense Distinguished Service

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal

1961 - March 28

and was designed to replace the policy of granting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Air Force personnel

and single-person CPR

Purple Heart Medal ISLAND_9B~80164 Department of Defense Distinguished ServicePurple Heart Medal The Purple Heart Medal (PH) is a decoration presented in the name of the President of the United States to recognize members of the U. S. military who have been wounded or killed in battle. It differs from other military decorations in that a "recommendation" from a superior is not required, but rather individuals are entitled based on meeting certain criteria found in AR 600 8 22. This criteria was expanded on March 28, 1973 to