Could you show me that doctor's record?

<a href='http://www.johnkerry.com/about/military_records.html' target='_blank'>Kerry's Complete Military Records</a>

So, you can't put in for medals, but Kerry could for some reason? Hmmmm...

Quote:g. Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to Commander, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-PDA, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471. Application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.

Quote:b. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.

Quote:(2) A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.

Quote:(4) Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:

(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.

(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.

&copy; Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological or nuclear agent.

(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.

(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.

(5) Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows:

(a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.

(b) Heat stroke.

&copy; Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents.

(d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy.

(e) Battle fatigue.

(f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents.

(g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action.

(h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence.

(i) Post traumatic stress disorders.

(j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.

You were saying?

Oddball Wrote:Could you show me that doctor's record?

<a href='http://www.johnkerry.com/about/military_records.html' target='_blank'>Kerry's Complete Military Records</a>

<a href='http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Personnel_Casualty_Report.pdf' target='_blank'>http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Personnel_C...alty_Report.pdf</a>

Ok, there's two. It looks like three, but 2 are redundant.

I see three citations. Where is the third in the casualty report?

Shrapnel wounds? Being back in action after no time whatsoever? Must have been pretty superficial.

Where's the fourth?

Apology accepted.