This list of wound decorations is an index of articles that describe notable awards given for wounds; usually, though not exclusively, to military personnel during wartime. Decorations can include wound stripes, medals, or other uniform adornments.
Medals are given to wounded soldiers to honor their sacrifices, create meaning for the pain they experience, and create a heroic identity for the wounded.
Country Award Description United States DEA Purple Heart Award Awarded by the Drug Enforcement Administration to honor individuals who had lost their lives or been seriously injured enforcing the drug laws of the United States United Kingdom Elizabeth Cross For next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack after World War II France Insigne des blessés civils Civilians, irrespective of age or sex, who have been injured or maimed as a result of war. France Medal for the War Wounded Wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, World War II deportees and internees from the French Resistance, and soldiers wounded in more recent conflicts Canada Memorial Cross Mother, widow, widower, or next of kin of any member of the Canadian Forces who loses their life in active service, including peacekeeping, and other such international operations France National Medal of Recognition for victims of terrorism French or foreign nationals who are victims of terrorism in France or abroad Croatia Order of the Croatian Cross Croatian and foreign nationals who were severely wounded while participating in the Croatian War of Independence United States Purple Heart Those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the United States Armed Forces Canada Sacrifice Medal Members of the Canadian Forces or allied forces wounded or killed in action, and to members whose death under honourable circumstances is a result of injury or disease related directly to military service United States Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom Civilian employees of the United States Department of Defense who are killed or wounded in the line of duty Sweden Swedish Armed Forces Medal for Wounded in Battle Swedish Armed Forces personnel wounded directly or indirectly as a result of battle during international mission Sri Lanka Desha Putra Sammanaya Service personal wounded in a manner that is classified 'moderately severe' in action against the enemy, or died as a result of such an injury Sri Lanka Uththama Pooja Pranama Padakkama Next of kin of all servicepersons of the military and police of Sri Lanka in recognition of a serviceperson's death in the line of duty Germany Wound Badge Soldiers of the German armed forces that were wounded between 1918 and 1945, and civilians wounded in air raids United States Wound Chevron Wounds which were received in combat against an enemy force or hospitalization following a gassing. Replaced by the Purple Heart in 1932 Poland Wound Decoration Wound or injury sustained in action against an enemy in defense of the country during the Polish–Soviet War Austria-Hungary Wound Medal Soldiers and civilians attached to Austro-Hungarian military units who were wounded in combat, became disabled or suffered serious health damage in connection with military actions during World War I Croatia Wound Medal Those who, as homeland defenders, were wounded or injured during combat with the enemy during World War II India Wound Medal Those who sustain wounds as a result of direct enemy action in any type of operations or counter-insurgency actions South Vietnam Wound Medal Personnel of the South Vietnamese military who, while engaged in armed combat with enemies of the Republic of Vietnam, were either wounded or killed in actionNorwayWounded in Action MedalKilled in Action MedalAwarded to personnel that through combat action have been wounded. Can be awarded more than once, as shown with a silver star on the ribbon. Presented to the next of kin to personnel in or with the Norwegian Armed Forces that have been killed in action. As of 2022, 10 medals have been awarded.International (Rojava)The Medal for the MartyrsPresented to the next of kin to the international fighters and volunteers with the Kurdish forces that were killed while in Syria or died as a result of their service in Syria.SwedenPasewalk and Neukalen medalsMedals given to wounded soldiers in the Pomeranian War in 1760 and 1762.
See also Lists of awards List of military decorations List of highest military decorations by country Wound stripe
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