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Should the congressional gold medal of honor be only given to US citizen?
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∙ 11y ago
Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and some others non American had received the gold Medal of Honor. Even Pope John Paul II also received it. In the related links box below, I posted a website with the gold medal of honor recipients.
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When was Congressional Space Medal of Honor created?
Congressional Space Medal of Honor was created on 1969-09-29.
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.
What us the highest medal a US citizen can receive?
For someone serving in the military, it would be the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded by the President) and the Congressional Gold Medal (bestowed by an act of the US Congress) are the highest US civilian awards, which also can be awarded to military personnel.
Why did Martin Luther King receave the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
Because he made it so their is freedom in the living room.
When did Teddy Roosevelt receive the Medal of Honor?
Teddy Rosevelt was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on January 16, 2001.
Why was Buffalo Bill given a medal of honor?
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society only lists his Medal as being for "gallantry in action."
When was Congressional Space Medal of Honor created?
Congressional Space Medal of Honor was created on 1969-09-29.
He was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill?
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
Was Lawrence Peters awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
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.
Dr Mary Edwards walker congressional award?
She got the Congressional medal of honor
What country was the congressional medal of honor?
The U.S.A
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.
What us the highest medal a US citizen can receive?
For someone serving in the military, it would be the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded by the President) and the Congressional Gold Medal (bestowed by an act of the US Congress) are the highest US civilian awards, which also can be awarded to military personnel.
What award did Forest Gump receive from President Johnson?
For his bravery under fire he received one of the highest awards given, the Congressional 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:
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.
