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The Medal of Honor is the highest military award given by the United States Government. It is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his (or her) life above and beyond the Call of Duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States." The award has been given to 3,448 Service Members since it's inception in 1862.
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Is the Medal of Honor the highest award given by the US Government?
The Medal of Honor is the highest award that a member of the US Military can be awarded.
What is A contest for an honor or an award is called?
a competition
What is a posthumous medal of honor?
A medal of honor given posthumously refers to recipients receiving this award after death
What is the highest honor that can be earned while serving in the us military?
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
What is the highest bravery medal in military?
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
Is the Purple Heart honor higher than the Medal of Honor?
No, the Medal of Honor is the highest award presented in the US Armed Forces.
What does it mean to get an award poshumosly?
You were given the award after your death. i.e. the Navy SEAL that earned the Medal of Honor but was killed in the act. He was awarded the Medal of Honor Posthumously.
What age requirements is Medal of Honor?
There are no age requirements for the Medal of Honor. If you are a member of the US Military, you are eligible for the award.
What award did chris sandy receive?
Medal of Honor
What war was Medal of Honor created?
The Medal of Honor was first given out during the Civil War. Lincoln was the one to award the first medal.
Medal of honor?
Medal of honor is the highest award given usually to a soldier for heroic acts in the U.S. . Other countries have different names fo their own highest award.
What is the award for getting all medals in medal of honor vanguard?
WWII Victory medal
