Would someone explain the difference between "Wounded in Battle" and "Injured in Battle" ?? Clearly, people who were above the age of reason in WW-II see a difference, but, I wasn't even a twinkle yet and be darn if I get it. (g) Clarification welcomed. Cheryl

As a former carrer military member I think the criteria for award of the Purple Heart has merit and should be used as the rule in determining the proper answer. Roger Jensen Abilene, Texas Wounds: Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: (a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action. (b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap. (c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological or nuclear agent. (d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire. (e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions. Injuries: Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows: (a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries. (b) Heat stroke. (c) Food poisoning not caused by enemy agents. (d) Chemical, biological, or nuclear agents not released by the enemy. (e) Battle fatigue. (f) Disease not directly caused by enemy agents. (g) Accidents, to include explosive, aircraft, vehicular, and other accidental wounding not related to or caused by enemy action. (h) Self-inflicted wounds, except when in the heat of battle, and not involving gross negligence. (i) Post traumatic stress disorders. (j) Jump injuries not caused by enemy action.

Singhals wrote: > > Would someone explain the difference between > "Wounded in Battle" and "Injured in Battle" ?? > > Clearly, people who were above the age of reason in WW-II > see a difference, but, I wasn't even a twinkle yet and be > darn if I get it. (g) > > Clarification welcomed. > > Cheryl Purely a guess .... but I would surmise 'Wounded in battle' refers to direct involvement with enemy weaponry, from rocket to knife. Whereas 'Injured in battle' would cover 'broke leg leaping into foxhole' or 'concussed while driving military vehicle into ditch under fire'. If you see what I mean <g> All injuries would not have arisen if battle conditions did not apply but one lot were 'deliberate' and the other 'accidental'. Probably wrong :-( Liz (Greenwich UK)