Wounded Personnel Medal
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TypeMedal
Awarded forreceiving wounds while involved in actual combat with an enemy
Presented bythe Republic of the Philippines
EligibilityMilitary Personnel
| Wounded Personnel Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | receiving wounds while involved in actual combat with an enemy |
| Presented by | the Republic of the Philippines |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Established | 1986 |
| First award | 1986 |
| Final award | Ongoing |
 Service Ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Kagitingan sa Barangay |
| Equivalent | Purple Heart |
| Next (lower) | Military Merit Medal |
| Related | Purple Heart |
The Wounded Personnel Medal is awarded to members of and civilians employed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are injured or killed in combat with the enemy. It is equivalent to Purple Heart.