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The last known civilian was Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. A private citizen, she went to the Pennsylvania/West Virginia Border and would treat the wounded. Eventually, one day, she had gone to look for wounbnded elsewhere and was captured by the Confederacy. For 6-8 moths she was treatingthe Confederate wounded. She would eventually be released.
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∙ 14y agoAnyone serving in US Military is ELIGIBLE for the Medal of Honor. It depends on whether or not an act performed by them fits criteria established for the MOH.
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∙ 14y agoAnyone serving in a uniform of the United States Armed Forces is eligible to receive a Medal of Honor.
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Did civilians ever win the congressional medal of honor?
The Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded only for military service, not for civilian service. Civilians do not win it. The Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the hight civilian honors given in the US. Now, it may be possible that the Congressional Medal Honor has been given by mistake a few times or to civilians who took heroic actions during a war they were officially not a part of. While most erroneous medals were revoked, it seems that a few civilians did get to keep theirs since they were in some paramilitary organization and did what would be considered heroic military service.
Is a medal of honor be won or earned?
The Medal of Honor is EARNED!
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
Why did Martin Luther King receave the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
Because he made it so their is freedom in the living room.
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Did Buzz Aldrin win the Medal of Honor?
No, the Medal of Honor is a Combat award. Astronauts are not eligible. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal (the highest civilian award possible, equivalent to the Congressional Medal of Honor), along with fellow astronauts John Glenn, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, on Nov 16, 2011.
What age requirements is Medal of Honor?
There are no age requirements for the Medal of Honor. If you are a member of the US Military, you are eligible for the award.
Is Medal of Honor 2 appropriate for 10 year old?
Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor which a civilian may be awarded.The Congressional Medal of Honor is strictly military.
What is a George Washington honor medal?
The George Washington Honor Medal is a civilian medal awarded by the Freedoms Foundation for outstanding essays and speeches about the military.
The highest honor that the U.S. government can give civilian is the what?
Medal of Freedom for Civilians
Was Thomas Edison awarded the congressional medal of honor?
No Ediso did not receive the Medal of Honor. The last civilian to actually recieve the Medal of Honor was just about 1917. Then Congress caught up to itself and forbade civilians to recieve any more Medal's of Honor.
What is the Posthumous Medal of Honor?
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Did george m cohan receive the congressional medal of honor?
The Congressional Medal of Honor is bestowed to members of the military. George M. Cohan was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1936, which is a civilian award, and is not the same as the Medal of Honor. See link below for full list of recipients:
How old do you have to be to get the medal of honor?
I believe you have to be eligible to receive the Medal of Honor and you must be of age to enter into the military branch for which you are serving legally at the time. I think you need to be a minimum of 18 years of age. William E Giesea
What medal of honor games are for PS2?
Medal of Honor European Assault Medal of Honor Frontline Medal of Honor: Vanguard Medal of Honor Collection with Rising Sun , Frontline and European Assult Medal of Honor Rising Sun
What is the oldest medal of honor game?
The first Medal of Honor was just called medal of honor
What is the newest Medal of Honor game?
1.medal of honor 2.frontline 3.rising sun 4.breaktrough 5.spearhead 6.allied assault 7.european assault 8.heroes 9. heroes 2 10.airborne
