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.
Sergeant William Carney was the first black soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This was during the Civil War.
Probably not
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the US services for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. The name of the medal is: Medal of Honor. To call it Congressional Medal of Honor is not correct. It is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States.
US Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Charles Lindbergh was awarded the German equivalent of it by the Nazis prior to US involvement in WWII.
It is the British equivalent to the US Medal of Honor- it is the highest ranking award that can be earned by a soldier. It is only awarded to British soldiers, as well as those from some Commonwealth countries, or certain British civilians who are assisting their military.
Yes, at least one. The British Unknown Soldier from WWI.
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery