During my time there I can recall only one person, and he was not only a three Purple Heart recipient but also a three war veteran. I encountered many with three or more Purple Hearts during my 20 years.
He was on the first wave at Normandy, was wounded bad enough to be medically retired.
He was called back to active duty for Korea. He was on the first wave at Inchon, was wounded bad enough to be once again medically retired.
He was again called back for Viet Nam. He reported aboard using a cane. He had a medical profile (chit) restricting him to duty with no load noise, no weapons, no prolonged standing, setting walking etc. (Yea! Right!). His first mission with us included an amphibious landing in Hue to take out the Citadel Tower. He was again wounded - by the same mortar that got me - and again medically retired.
I guess it could be said that he took his three Purple Hearts and went home. Then again, he didn’t have any choice.
"He was again wounded - by the same mortar that got me"
Thanks to him and you for your service to our country.
Amazing story, thanks for sharing it with us and WELCOME HOME, brother!