Are you sure about the name of that award major Krause? It seems to me that the name of the award is the Cadet Leadership Award. It is awarded by the Military Order of The Purple Heart. It has nothing to do with the actual Purple Heart and you need to stop referring to it as such.
The only vague similarity is that it is a purple ribbon without the white edge that we wear with our real Purple Hearts.
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Description: This award consists of a medal pendant with a ribbon, accompanied by a certificate.
Purpose: The Military Order of the Purple Heart Award recognizes an outstanding cadet who is enrolled in the ROTC/JROTC program and demonstrates leadership ability.
Eligibility: Each cadet must:- Have a positive attitude toward ROTC/JROTC and country;
- Hold a leadership position in the cadet corps;
- Be active in school and community affairs;
- Attain a grade of “B” or better in all subjects for the previous semester; and
- Not been a previous recipient of this award.
Administration:- The Commander of the Unit selects the recipient annually.
- The Commander may request the award by filling out and submitting the CADET LEADERSHIP AWARD ONLINE ORDER FORM to the Military Order of the Purple Heart at least two months prior to the presentation date.
- The Commander may also print out the online form and it can be (1) mailed to: The Military Order of the Purple Heart, 5413-B Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151; or (2) Faxed to (703) 642-2054
The cadet’s name is printed on the citation by the school.
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The real Purple Heart
Requirements for this one are a little different:
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The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after 5 April 1917 with the U.S. military.
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I don't mean to come down on you too hard but this difference is rather important, agreed?