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The Medal of Honor is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States (Commander in Chief of the US military). at least one woman has been awarded the MOH, shortly after its' establishment in 1862 during the American Civil War. Her name was Dr. Mary Walker, and she served as a contract surgeon.
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∙ 13y agoCivil War Surgeon Mary Edwards Walker.
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Did Pennsylvania have any recipients of the Medal of Honor for World War 2?
Yes, the list of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients is long so I have attached a list for you on the related link below.
Do medal of honor recipients fly anywhere for free?
Yes they do on any military aircraft as well as dependants providing space is available
How do you wear the medal of honor on acu's?
On any appropriate uniform, the Medal of Honor is a medal worn only around the neck.
Is there robots in Medal of Honor?
No there are no robots (as of yet) in any Medal Of Honor game. Medal of honor is a real world war simulation first person shooter game.
Is there bad language in Medal of Honor Allied Assault?
No, there is not any bad language in Medal of Honor, Allied Assault.
Was Thomas Edison awarded the congressional medal of honor?
No Ediso did not receive the Medal of Honor. The last civilian to actually recieve the Medal of Honor was just about 1917. Then Congress caught up to itself and forbade civilians to recieve any more Medal's of Honor.
What ethnic group received the most congressional medal of honor medals?
IRISH. "The Irish have more than twice the number awarded any other ethnic group." and "257 Irish-born Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor which represents more than half of foreign-born MOH recipients.."
Is there a list of Burma Star recipients?
I think there is no list prepare for Burma Star Medal. Perhaps, the reason is this medal is not of any significant importance.
What else do Congressional Medal of Honor recipients receive?
In addition to the Medal of Honor, recipients receive a financial stipend, a special pension, and various other benefits. These include free lifetime access to military medical care, priority access to Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities, as well as eligibility for the Medal of Honor flag and a burial with full military honors. Recipients are also granted a special status and recognition within the military community.
What rate in the navy has the most medal of honor recipeints?
The rate in the Navy with the most Medal of Honor recipients is the rate of Hospital Corpsman, commonly known as Navy Medics. Hospital Corpsman have earned more Medals of Honor than any other rate in the Navy due to their bravery and selflessness in providing medical care under fire. They often work alongside Marines, putting their own lives at risk to save others on the battlefield.
Did Rosa parks have any certificate?
Rosa Parks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1999.
Did Abraham Lincoln earn any medals or awards?
yes he did he got a medal of honor
