The Army Wound Ribbon was a short lived decoration of the United States Army

United States Army

The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...

 which was created on September 6, 1917 to recognize those soldiers who had received combat wounds during World War I

World War I

World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...

. The Wound Ribbon was only issued until October 12, 1917 and the following year was replaced with the Wound Chevron

Wound Chevron

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...

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The Army Wound Ribbon is considered a predecessor decoration of the Purple Heart

Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after April 5, 1917 with the U.S. military. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York...

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See also

• Awards and decorations of the United States military
  Awards and decorations of the United States military
  Awards and decorations of the United States Military are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces...