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SGM Denny M. MacNealy - Awards, Partial List

The Purple Heart Medal

The Purple Heart Medal was first established by General George Washington in 1782 during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished in 1932 by President Hoover per War Department General Order 3 and is currently awarded in the name of the President of the United States.

This award is limited to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under component authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded in action against an enemy of the United States.

The National Defense Service Medal

The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period:

- The Korean War Era, Between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, both dates inclusive;

- The Vietnam War Era, Between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, both dates inclusive;

- The Liberation of Kuwait, Between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995;

- The Global War on Terrorism, From 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined.

The Vietnam Service Medal

The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace there over, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.

Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace there over, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award.