Sergeant William Carney was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor
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In the US, it's the Congressional Medal of Honour.
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.
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal for bravery that can be issued to a US soldier.
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No, the do not receive the Medal of Honor. The Dickens award is the decoration given to animals.
There is no limit. However, since the Medal of Honor is reserved for only the most profound actions far beyond gallantry of others, it is rarely awarded.
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William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
There is no record of a person named John McClain receiving the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is typically awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
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