1521 men and one woman, the listing is available on the link provided.
3,447 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor
One, for sure. Dr. Mary Walker, in the Civil War. She was isssued hers on November 11, 1865 for her service as a field surgeon in the American Civil War.
Sergeant William Carney was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor
The first black man to win the Medal of Honor was Sergeant William Harvey Carney. He received the prestigious honor for his bravery during the American Civil War while fighting with the Union Army's 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
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87 African-Americans have received the Medal of Honor. found on http://www.navy.mil/moh/faq.html
One woman and 1521 men received the Medal of Honor during the US Civil War.
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The Medal of Honor was created in 1862 during the American Civil War. It was the first medal the US Military created.
NO Medals of Honor were awarded during the Mexican War (1840's) , as the MOH was not created until 1862 during the American Civil War.
The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. It was awarded shortly thereafter during the war.
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