No, the medal is a gift from his country.
The Soldier's medal is awarded to soldiers for heroism not involving actual combat with an enemy
Yes, if a soldier is awarded a medal long after an event, it means they have only just been recognized for the award, or they are making up for an award that should have been presented to them long ago.
any soldier other than any general officers
The Soldier's Medal was created during WWII. It continues to be awarded today. Because there is a lifelong "stipend" attached to the medal, I believe the Veteran's Administration administers the payment, so that information would be available there.
US Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Charles Lindbergh was awarded the German equivalent of it by the Nazis prior to US involvement in WWII.
Yes, at least one. General John J. Pershing awarded a MOH to the British Unknown Soldier on 17 October 1921.
The Battle of the Namozine Church was fought on April 3, 1865. General George Custer's brother was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
Probably not
Sergeant William Carney was the first black soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This was during the Civil War.
I know of one. Reginald B. Desiderio was awarded the Medal of Honor and the Ca National Guard Medal of Valor for his actions in Korea.
Unfortuneatly, the olympians from the USA do have to pay taxes on the winnings from the medals awarded.
A medal is awarded in Skeleton for lowest time.