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240. According to the US Army Center for Military History, there were 245 Medals of Honor awarded for the Vietnam War. Soldiers received 159, Sailors 16, Marines 57, Airmen 13. Additionally, Congress authorized the award for the Unknown Soldier from the Vietnam War, for a total of 246. Of these, 155 were awarded posthumously.
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∙ 14y agoA complete list of those who died in Vietnam while earning the Medal of Honor is on the Height of Valor index on the web site named The Virtual Wall at
http://www.VirtualWall.org/valor.htm
Each name on that page links to a personal memorial page with details and sometimes pictures of the men.
The database does not contain ethnic information, so you will have to guess based on the man's name.
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How many congressional Medal of Honor received during the vietnam war?
•During the Vietnam War, 246 Medals of Honor were received, 154 of them posthumously(After Death). Army 160, followed by 57 to the Marines, 16 to the Navy and the remaining 13 to the Air Force
How many of the 13 Air Force Medal of Honor winners in Vietnam were enlisted men?
Two of those Medal of Honor Winners were Airmen.
How many double recipients received the medal of honor?
Nineteen
How many medals were awarded for action on D-Day?
Many awards were given for bravery and valor during D-Day, and some were given after a soldier was killed. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal and after D-Day, four members of the military received this honor.
How many Eagle scouts also were awarded the Congrestial Medal of Honor?
As of 2021, 989 Eagle Scouts have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America, while the Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
How many Jews received the Medal of Honor?
I know of two, Raymond Zussman in WWII and Jack Jacobs in Vietnam
How many congressional Medal of Honor received during the vietnam war?
•During the Vietnam War, 246 Medals of Honor were received, 154 of them posthumously(After Death). Army 160, followed by 57 to the Marines, 16 to the Navy and the remaining 13 to the Air Force
How many people of color received the Congressional Medal of Honor?
87 African-Americans have received the Medal of Honor. found on http://www.navy.mil/moh/faq.html
How many people have received the medal of honor since the civil war?
3,447 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor
How many of the 13 Air Force Medal of Honor winners in Vietnam were enlisted men?
Two of those Medal of Honor Winners were Airmen.
How many double recipients received the medal of honor?
Nineteen
How many Eagle scouts also were awarded the Congrestial Medal of Honor in Vietnam?
433 trp
How many men received the Medal of Honor more than once?
Nineteen.
How many Latinos have received medal of honor?
41 Hispanics have been awarded the MOH
How many US soldiers received a medal of Honor for the Wounded knee massacre?
20 CMH were awarded
How many woman have received the Medal of Honor?
Only one - Dr. Mary Edwards Walker in January, 1866.
How many medals were awarded for action on D-Day?
Many awards were given for bravery and valor during D-Day, and some were given after a soldier was killed. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal and after D-Day, four members of the military received this honor.
