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	The Purple Heart is a decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. It is the oldest symbol and award still given to members of the U.S. military. The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington. The actual order includes the phrase, "Let it be known that he who wears the military order of the Purple Heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen." The first one was awarded to the Douglas MacArthur.

	The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and allies for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (the date of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of American involvement in World War II). The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of the Distinguished Service Cross or Navy Cross to an individual.

	The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the United States military. The medal is awarded to any enlisted member of the United States military who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service". Such service implies that a standard enlistment was completed without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. If a service member commits an offense, the three-year mark "resets" and a service member must perform an additional three years of discipline-free service before the Good Conduct may be authorized.

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The following list of medals were given to AETN by the veteran or the veteran's families.
Not all medals and service awards listed below were represented by images and descriptions above.

Purple Heart Medal

Presidential Unit Citation

Good Conduct Medal