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 Albert Ireland

Albert Ireland, U.S. Marine,

Received nine Purple Hearts in all

For wounds that he received between

Two wars performing duty call.

Five Purple Hearts in World War II,

And during the Korean War,

As the number of his wounds grew,

Purple Hearts - he received four more.

This gave Albert the distinction

Of receiving most Purple Hearts

For his service than anyone

Across all the service branch parts.

Staff Sergeant Albert Ireland be

Deserving thanks from his country.