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The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. It was awarded shortly thereafter during the war.

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What is the oldest medal of honor game?

The first Medal of Honor was just called medal of honor


What came first call of duty or medal of honor?

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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.


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Why do so many people incorrectly refer to the Medal of Honor as the Congressional Medal of Honor?

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This civil war soldier was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?

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