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There is actually a designated medal reserved for prisoners of war, its name is the "Prisoner of War Medal". The "Prisoner of War Medal" was authorized by congress in 1985.
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What medals was Eddie Rickenbacker awarded for World War 1?
the Iron cross was one of the medals awarded in ww1.
How many US Medals of Honor were awarded for the Korean War?
A total of 131 Medals of Honor were awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War.
What medals were awarded in World War 1?
Each country awarded it's own medals. The list depends on what country you are referring to.
What percentage of the Medals of Honor awarded in the Vietnam war were awarded posthumouly?
It was 63 percent.
What medals were issued in World War 1?
The VC (628 awarded) and the Medal of Honor (124 awarded).
Was tony Bennett awarded with any medals in World War 2?
yes the standard infantry in Europe medals
The number of medals of honor were given out in World War 1?
96 US Medals of Honor were awarded for WWI service.
Number of gold medals awarded at Beijing?
Total 302 gold medals are awarded.
What percentage of the Air Force Medals of Honor in the Korean war were awarded posthumously?
It was 100% (Four were awarded, and all of the recipients were killed in action).
How many congressional medals of honor were awarded in world war 2?
432 Medals of Honor were awarded in WWII, but long after the end of the war, a group of 10 or so black WWII soldiers (some posthumously) were added to that number. They were given lesser awards because during the war the US Army was segregated, and as a result, no black Americans were awarded the MOH.
How many Medals of Honor where given out during the Mexican American War?
NO Medals of Honor were awarded during the Mexican War (1840's) , as the MOH was not created until 1862 during the American Civil War.
How many men were awarded the congressional Medal of Honor during the vietnm war?
World War 1: 124 awardedWorld War 2: 464 awardedVietnam: 246 awardedBringing a total of 834 medals awarded.
