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A Wound Chevron was a badge of the United States Army which was authorized for wear on an Army uniform between the years of 1918 and 1932. The Wound Chevron was displayed on the lower right cuff of a military uniform, and denoted wounds which were received in combat against an enemy force. The Wound Chevron was a replacement insignia for the short lived Army Wound Ribbon.
following year was replaced with the Wound Chevron. The Army Wound Ribbon is considered a predecessor... Army Wound Ribbon The Army Wound Ribbon was a short lived decoration of the United States Army which was created on September 6, 1917 to recognize those soldiers who had received combat wounds...
similar to the obsolete Wound Chevron. See also: Military badges of the United States...
Department authorized the new Purple Heart Medal for soldiers who had previously received either a Wound Chevron or the Army Wound Ribbon. At that time, it was also determined that the Purple Heart Medal...
Military badges of the United States
Observer Badge Wound Chevron Reserve Recruiter Badge Nuclear Reactor Operator Badge Navy Dirigible...
, who had been awarded the Meritorious Service Citation Certificate, Army Wound Ribbon, or were authorized to wear Wound Chevrons subsequent to April 5, 1917. During the early period of World War II... name of the President of the United States to those who are wounded or killed while serving in or...