What is a decorated veteran?
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A veteran is a person who was in the military during time of war. "Decorated" means they were awarded ribbons for participating in various activities, such as being in the service at a certain time, or performing heroically. Ribbons are worn on the chest of the dress uniform.
"A military decoration is an award, usually a medal of some sort that consists of a ribbon and medallion given to an individual as a distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism, or meritorious or outstanding service or achievement.
Military awards and decorations - ..."
A Purple Heart for being wounded in battle is one such decoration.