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How many medals of honor did Douglas MacArthur win in World War 1?
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How many medal of honor winners were there in World War 2?
There were somewhere between 432-450 Medals of Honor awarded for WWII.
What did Douglas macarther do in the world war 2?
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 - 5 April 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of General of the Army in the U.S. Army, and the only man ever to become a field marshal in the Philippine Army. Read more on Wikipedia.
What medals did Alvin York win in World War 1?
Won the Congressional Medal of Honor
What were the social aspects in japan in World War 2?
Japan was ruled by a monarch; it's society was a reflection of duty, honor, and country. Individualism, like in the United States, was considered "capitalism (money making)", and the opposite of Japanese society. Of course all of this was reversed, under GEN Douglas MacArthur & the US military occupation in 1945.
Did American soldiers get awarded with any medals of honor for the battle of Iwo Jima?
No American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle of Iwo Jima, largely because no American soldiers fought the battle of Iwo Jima. (Marines get really mad if you call them soldiers, and Iwo Jima was a Marine action.) Twenty-three Marines and four sailors earned the Medal of Honor for this battle. Fourteen of the Medals were earned posthumously--the recipient died doing his heroic action. Only eighty-two Marines earned the Medal in all of World War II.
When did MacArthur earn the medal of honor?
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was awarded two Medals of Honor during WWII (One from the Army and one from the Navy).
What medals did Douglas MacArthur receive?
He earned the Distinguished Service Cross twice, the Silver Star seven times, the medal of honor.
What are facts about Douglas MacArthur?
He was the oldest recipient of the Medal of Honor
What are some achievements of douglas MacArthur?
Macarthur received the Congressional Medal of Honor, thats a pretty big deal and anyone would agree with me.
What was Douglas MacArthur most known for?
Douglas MacArthur is most known for in his service in the Battle of the Philippines which took place between 1941 and 1942, he did so well as a general that he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
What was General Douglas MacArthur most known for?
Douglas MacArthur is most known for in his service in the Battle of the Philippines which took place between 1941 and 1942, he did so well as a general that he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Why did MacArthur oppose Wainwright's Medal of Honor?
Jonathon Mayhew Wainwright !V, was nominated for the Medal of Honor and Douglas MacArthur did oppose the award. Truman over ruled that decision. He had no animosity toward MacArthur and supported his run for the Republican nomination as President.
Who is MacArthur?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur. Son of US Army General Arthur MacArthur, Medal of Honor winner from the US Civil War (1861-1865) and Governor of the Philippines.
Did Douglas MacArthur get the congessinal Medal of Honor?
Yes. He was nominated for it three times, and received it the third time. (In 1942)
The number of medals of honor were given out in World War 1?
96 US Medals of Honor were awarded for WWI service.
Father and son to win Medal of Honor?
There have been two US father and son recipients of the Medal of Honor: General Arthur MacArthur (Civil War) and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur; and Theodore Roosevelt (US Volunteers Colonel) and General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Who won the most medals in war?
As far as the USA is concerned, that honor would go to Colonel Matt Urban of Buffalo, NY (deceased 1995). He was called the most decorated combat soldier the USA has ever had.
