The rate in the Navy with the most Medal of Honor recipients is the rate of Hospital Corpsman, commonly known as Navy Medics. Hospital Corpsman have earned more Medals of Honor than any other rate in the Navy due to their bravery and selflessness in providing medical care under fire. They often work alongside Marines, putting their own lives at risk to save others on the battlefield.
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It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the service 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 Congressional Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. Quite often the "Congressional Medal of Honor" is referred to as the "CMH."
The Medal of Honor is the highest award a member of the United States military can earn. Since the award was first given out, 44 Navy Chiefs have won the medal through World War II.
You were given the award after your death. i.e. the Navy SEAL that earned the Medal of Honor but was killed in the act. He was awarded the Medal of Honor Posthumously.
Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Navy SEAL 2-19 was released on: USA: 31 October 2012
Medal Of Honor most people who get it are dead because they saved there Team by jumping on a grenade or holding the enemy back while he stays and fights.
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The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862 (First by the US Navy). It was issued shortly thereafter during the American Civil War, 1861-1865.
He was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor and was the first Navy Ace of World War II.
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Yes, Chesty Puller earned five Navy Crosses for his heroic actions during his military career, but he did not earn the Medal of Honor. He is one of the most decorated Marines in history, known for his leadership and bravery in combat.