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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.
A bill conferring a Medal of Honor on a war hero is categorized as a?
Act of Congress. This is why sometimes erroneously the Medal of Honor is called the Congressional Medal of Honor
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.
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.
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
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.
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.
Is the Medal of Honor the highest award given by the US Government?
The Medal of Honor is the highest award that a member of the US Military can be awarded.
Who created the civil war medal of honor?
The Medal of Honor was authorized by an act of the US Congress in 1862. It was created and fabricated by a Philadelphia, PA. jeweler.
Which is the highest award given to members of all branches of military?
The highest award in the military is the Medal of Honor. It is awarded by the President on behalf of the Congress. Only one Medal of Honor has been awarded to a living service member in the last 30 years. The rest were awarded posthumously.
What is the highest honor that can be earned while serving in the us military?
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
What famous decoration was created by congress in 1861?
The Congressional Medal Of Honor is the obvious answer.
Where was the Medal of Honor created?
The Medal of Honor was authorized by the US Congress in 1862, during the US Civil War. It was created (fabricated) by a New York City jeweler.
