Only awesome guys get it.
41 Hispanics have been awarded the MOH
No - as of today 41 Hispanics have been awarded the MOH. Since its' creation in 1862, over 3000 have been awarded. This total includes 87 African Americans, 31 Asian Americans, and 22 Native Americans.
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
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
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.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1931 for actions on 14 SEPT 1918.
The US Medal of Honor is awarded to those who distinguish themselves "conspicuously" by gallantry and intrepidity.