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Executive Order 11016

Authorizing Award of the Purple Heart

Ordered by Kennedy on April 25, 1962

Summary

Establishes criteria and procedures for awarding the Purple Heart to military personnel and certain civilian nationals wounded or killed in designated circumstances involving enemy or hostile forces. Provides for posthumous awards and specifies conditions for multiple awards. Authorizes departmental secretaries to implement uniform regulations. Supersedes earlier orders and standardizes award administration across military branches.

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