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Between 1862 and 1919, there were 19 double recipients of the Medal of Honor, notably including:
Thomas Custer (1845-1876), younger brother of George Armstrong Custer, received two medals as a Civil War cavalry officer, both for bold dashes into Confederate camps, aimed at taking their regimental banners. Custer died with his brothers George and Boston Custer at Little Bighorn.
Robert Sweeney (1853-1890), the only African-American double recipient, was a seaman who received both of his medals for lifesaving actions, during peacetime.
Smedley Butler (1881-1940), later a Marine major general, received his two Medals of Honor as a major during military actions in Mexico and Haiti.
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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
Why do so many people incorrectly refer to the Medal of Honor as the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Because the awarding of the Medal of Honor is done by an act of Congress. The US Medal of Honor was authorized by the Congress in 1862. The first Army soldier to receive the Medal was Private Jacob Parrott.
How many times can a general be awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor?
As many times as he can earn it. However, the Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) was never been awarded more than twice. The vast majority of CMOH recipients receive it posthumously (after death).
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 people have received the medal of honor since the civil war?
3,447 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor
How many out gay people are Medal of Honor winners?
As of 2017 no Medal of Honor winner has been openly gay.
What is better Medal of Honor 2009 or modern warfare 2?
Yeah. It is. Check how many people play MW2. No-one play medal of honor.
Did the dog Brutus win the Congressional Medal of Honor?
No, it's a hoax there are many places online to find info such as this. snopes.com is always my first resource. snopes.com/photos/military/brutus.asp hoax-slayer.com/K-9-congressional-medal.shtml
What did Audie Murphys do?
Audie Murphy was a World War II hero. He single handedly took a German tank and a machine gun nest to protect his men. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor among many others.
How many medal of honor recipients are there for 1 cavalry division?
There are 38 Medal of Honor Recipients from the 1st cavalry division
Will there be a second medal of honor game?
If you meant the series as a whole, there are many other Medal of Honor games such as Allied Assault or Pacific Assault. If you meant the newest Medal of Honor game, there is no sequel as of October 2011, but there is rumor that a new Medal of Honor game is in production.
How many awards did Richard byrd earn?
Richard Byrd earned numerous awards throughout his life, including the Medal of Honor for his pioneering flights to the North and South Poles. He also received the Hubbard Medal from the National Geographic Society and the Congressional Gold Medal for his achievements in exploration and aviation.
