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[[File:Purple heart.jpg|right|thumb|The United States Purple Heart|125px]] | [[File:Purple heart.jpg|right|thumb|The United States Purple Heart|125px]] | ||
The '''Purple Heart''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] decoration, awarded to UNSC troops who have been injured or killed by enemy attack in combat situations with enemies of the UNSC. | |||
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==History== | |||
Originally conceived by the military leadership of the [[United States of America]] on [[Earth]] in 1932, the Purple Heart is still awarded in the [[UNSC]] over 800 years after its conception. For the most part, the medal's appearance has not changed in this time. The only difference between the UNSC's medal and the original decoration is that the current medal lacks the white stripes on the edge of the ribbon. The medal even bears the same profile of George Washington as the original, paying homage to the man who first created a medal for troops wounded in battle for their country. | |||
==Criteria== | |||
The UNSC Purple Heart is awarded to UNSC troops who have been injured or killed by enemy attack in combat situations with enemies of the UNSC. This may include combat with rebel factions such as the [[United Rebel Front]] or the [[Covenant]]. The Purple Heart has been awarded to huge numbers of UNSC troops, as a great many have been injured fighting the Covenant. | The UNSC Purple Heart is awarded to UNSC troops who have been injured or killed by enemy attack in combat situations with enemies of the UNSC. This may include combat with rebel factions such as the [[United Rebel Front]] or the [[Covenant]]. The Purple Heart has been awarded to huge numbers of UNSC troops, as a great many have been injured fighting the Covenant. | ||
==Notable Recipients== | ==Notable Recipients== | ||
*[[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood| | *[[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood|Lord Terrence Hood]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', [[campaign]] level ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> | *[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Ensign]] [[William Lovell]] (2 counts) | *[[Ensign]] [[William Lovell]] (2 counts) | ||
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*[[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]]<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> | *[[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]]<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] [[Franklin Mendez]] (3 counts)<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 95''</ref> | *[[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] [[Franklin Mendez]] (3 counts)<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 95''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="150"> | |||
File:Hood medals.png|[[Terrence Hood]]'s military decorations include a Purple Heart (middle). | |||
File:Hood.jpg|[[Sergeant Johnson]] (right) in a Dress Uniform wearing his purple heart. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references /> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:UNSC Decorations|Purple Heart]] | [[Category:UNSC Decorations|Purple Heart]] | ||
Revision as of 15:18, September 10, 2011
The Purple Heart is a United Nations Space Command decoration, awarded to UNSC troops who have been injured or killed by enemy attack in combat situations with enemies of the UNSC.
History
Originally conceived by the military leadership of the United States of America on Earth in 1932, the Purple Heart is still awarded in the UNSC over 800 years after its conception. For the most part, the medal's appearance has not changed in this time. The only difference between the UNSC's medal and the original decoration is that the current medal lacks the white stripes on the edge of the ribbon. The medal even bears the same profile of George Washington as the original, paying homage to the man who first created a medal for troops wounded in battle for their country.
Criteria
The UNSC Purple Heart is awarded to UNSC troops who have been injured or killed by enemy attack in combat situations with enemies of the UNSC. This may include combat with rebel factions such as the United Rebel Front or the Covenant. The Purple Heart has been awarded to huge numbers of UNSC troops, as a great many have been injured fighting the Covenant.
Notable Recipients
- Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood[1]
- Captain Jacob Keyes[2]
- Ensign William Lovell (2 counts)
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John-117[3]
- Sergeant Major Avery Johnson[4]
- Senior Chief Petty Officer Franklin Mendez (3 counts)[5]
Gallery
Terrence Hood's military decorations include a Purple Heart (middle).
Sergeant Johnson (right) in a Dress Uniform wearing his purple heart.
Sources
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Pillar of Autumn
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 94
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Armory
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 95
