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Members of this group during the Civil War. http://ngeorgia.com/history/raiders.html Note that the medal's name is the Medal of Honor. Congressional is not a part of the name. Answer
The First act of heroism for which a Medal of Honor was awarded was performed on 13 February 1861 at Apache Pass, Arizona. It was to Bernard J. D. Irwin, an Army Assistant Surgeon. He did not receive the medal until 1894. The first medal of honor was awarded to Pvt Jacob Parrott of the union states in April 1865 for sneaking behind confederate lines to blow up a railroad depot
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Lindbergh received a Medal Of Honor from what country?
Charles Lindbergh who was awarded by the USA a Medal of Honor, received from NAZI GERMANY before the start of WWII their equivalent of the US Medal of Honor.
What time was the first medal of honor given?
The Medal of Honor was created in 1862 during the American Civil War. It was the first medal the US Military created.
When was the medal of honor first issued?
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.
Where medals and ribbons given in the civil war?
One woman and 1521 men received the Medal of Honor during the US Civil War.
Who are Mexican American's heroes?
Private First Class Jose F. Valdez, US Army, Medal of Honor, WWII. Private Joe P. Martinez, US Army, Medal of Honor, WWII. Private First Class Alejandro R. Renteria, US Army, Medal of Honor, WWII. Staff Sergeant Ambrosio Guillen, USMC, Medal of Honor, Korea. Specialist Fourth Class Daniel D. Fernandez, US Army, Medal of Honor, Vietnam.
Who are Mexican Americans's heroes?
Private First Class Jose F. Valdez, US Army, Medal of Honor, WWII. Private Joe P. Martinez, US Army, Medal of Honor, WWII. Private First Class Alejandro R. Renteria, US Army, Medal of Honor, WWII. Staff Sergeant Ambrosio Guillen, USMC, Medal of Honor, Korea. Specialist Fourth Class Daniel D. Fernandez, US Army, Medal of Honor, Vietnam.
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.
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
How many corpsman have received the Medal of Honor?
The first US Navy Hospital Corpsman to receive the Medal of Honor was Robert H. Stanley. He received it for his part in the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. Other than that i am having trouble finding more information on what he did to receive the highest military merit in our nation.
How many US soldiers received a medal of Honor for the Wounded knee massacre?
20 CMH were awarded
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
Isn't the Medal of Honor the highest American medal?
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal for bravery that can be issued to a US soldier.
