The language governing the award calls for "conspicous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force".
One risk's his/her life for the good of the people in the battallion. Only 1 woman has ever been bestowed with the Medal of Honor. She died wearing it, and she was buried with it. The Medal of Honor can never, EVER, be sold. Such an act is a felony.
It is awarded for etreme amounts of courage, and going beyond the Call of Duty. Doing things that are helpful towards their country, that aren't required.
The Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded for heroism above and beyond the call of duty. This means an act of extreme heroism at the risk of losing your own life.
Its awarded for acts of bravery and gallantry in combat.
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.
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
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.
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
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.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1931 for actions on 14 SEPT 1918.
The US Medal of Honor is awarded to those who distinguish themselves "conspicuously" by gallantry and intrepidity.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor awarded to American citizens. She was awarded it for her achievements in art.
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.