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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.
the Iron cross was one of the medals awarded in ww1.
There are countless medals awarded for bravery or wounds sustained in defense of the USA. Some are the same for every service, and some services have their own. Numerous websites are available offering this information.
What medals awarded to USS Haynsworth DD700 1955 thru 1957. Suez crisis and Lebonon crisis
Yes, US Soldiers can be awarded foreign medals. It is actually fairly common, including the Republic of Viet Nam awarding service medals.
You should wear them on the right side. The original recipients wear them on the left side, so family are supposed to wear them on the right side when they do in order to distinguish them from the service men and women. Be aware that some people feel it is inappropriate for anyone except the service person to wear the medals.
Total 302 gold medals are awarded.
Commendation Medals are awarded by the individual US Military services to anyone who, while serving in any capacity distinguishes himself/herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.
General Winfield Scott served the US Army during the War of 1812, and was the Commanding General of the US Army when the American Civil War started in 1861. Prior to 1862, the US awarded no medals to the military. He was retired shortly before the First Medal of Honor was awarded. But he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.
Civilians
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.
The Medal of Honor is primarily awarded to members of the United States armed forces, specifically for extraordinary acts of valor in combat. However, there have been rare cases where civilians have been awarded the Medal of Honor for their exceptional bravery and heroism during military operations. Examples include Mary Edwards Walker, a surgeon during the American Civil War, and Dr. Joseph K. Brant, a Native American physician who served in the American Indian Wars.
Military heroes receive awards in different forms. Medals, based on the degree of heroism can be awarded. Battlefield commissions can also be awarded. Heroes are also rewarded after military service, such as Audie Murphy (movie actor), and US Grant (US Presidency).
The highest British military honour is the 'Victoria Cross' (VC) medal. Awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy". It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service and to civilians under military command. A recommendation for the VC is normally issued by an officer at regimental level, or equivalent, and has to be supported by three witnesses, although this has been waived on occasion. The recommendation is then passed up the military hierarchy until it reaches the Secretary of State for Defence. The recommendation is then laid before the monarch who approves the award with his or her signature.
All US medals are awarded in an awards ceremony. The higher the award, the higher the rank awarding the medal, up to the Medal of Honor, personally awarded by the President of the United States.
Total Number of gold Medals awarded at the Athens Olympics were 301.
Each country awarded it's own medals. The list depends on what country you are referring to.