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The Medal of Honor is bestowed to military personal who distinguish themselves against the enemy at high risk to their own lives while in combat. They go beyond the Call of Duty in their actions. Quite often it is bestowed upon them posthumously. This is the highest medal to be awarded.
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∙ 13y agoFor acts of extreme heroism.
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What is a posthumous medal of honor?
A medal of honor given posthumously refers to recipients receiving this award after death
What is the Posthumous Medal of Honor?
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Is the posthumous Medal of Honor saluted?
Who is there to salute? The medal does not rate a salute, the person who earned it rates the salute. In this case they are deceased.
Does Buzz Aldrin have the Medal of Honor?
The medal of honor is given to combat soldiers only. They were given the public highest medals.
What does it mean to be given a Medal of Honor?
If a person is given a medal of honor, that is an expression of appreciation for a heroic act that this person has performed.
Why was Buffalo Bill given a medal of honor?
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society only lists his Medal as being for "gallantry in action."
What medal was Irving Berlin given by the president of the US?
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.
What are examples of posthumous award?
A posthumous award is one that is awarded after death. There are also posthumous promotions given to military close to and deserving of promotion when they die.In the U.S. Army, posthumous award of the Purple Heart for being injured in battle, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star are medals often awarded posthumously (after death).
What is the term given whern a person receives a honor after they have died?
i think it's posthumous... but don't quote me on it. :-)
What time was the first medal of honor given?
The Medal of Honor was created in 1862 during the American Civil War. It was the first medal the US Military created.
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.
