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The Medal of Honor is the highest award a member of the United States military can earn. Since the award was first given out, 44 Navy Chiefs have won the medal through World War II.
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Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
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,
Can you find out who has been 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.
Who has won the Medal of Honor twice?
The US Medal of Honor has been awarded twice to nineteen people.
Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Has anyone received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom?
To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
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,
Can you find out who has been 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.
How many people have received the medal of honor since the civil war?
3,447 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor
Will the Dalai Lama really be awarded the Medal of Honor?
No, the Dalai Lama has not been awarded the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is a prestigious military award given by the United States government, and it is typically only awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of valor. The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader and has not been involved in any military actions.
How many Canadians have been awarded the Medal of Honor?
A total of 61 have been so honored.
How many US Army Chiefs of Staff have been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Three, Major General James Franklin Bell, Major General Leonard Wood and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
How many Latinos have received medal of honor?
41 Hispanics have been awarded the MOH
Who has won the Medal of Honor twice?
The US Medal of Honor has been awarded twice to nineteen people.
Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Has anyone received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom?
To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle
What is the congressional medal honor?
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.
Are the war medals Of Ferdinand Marcos are all fakes including the congressional Medal of honor?
Cong Medal of Honor...is his medal a fake ? No - it's a genuine medal - the one he originally showed to Reagan when he was on a tour of the Philippines and Marcos showed him his medals. Yes - the medal Reagan was shown was not awarded to Marcos because at that time Marcos had not been awarded the medal No - on seeing the medal in Marcos' collection, a military aide to Reagan commented that the medal had never been awarded to Marcos, but Reagan interjected and instructed that Marcos should be recorded as having been awarded it - officially.
