Major General Leonard Wood, who was the Fifth Chief of Staff of the US Army from 1910 to 1914 was given that award in 1886 while on duty as an assistant surgeon.
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,
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.
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
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.
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,
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
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.
He was awarded a medal in honor of his bravery during the war.
It was 63 percent.
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.
A total of 131 Medals of Honor were awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War.
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
Antigone's brother, Eteocles, is awarded the honor of a proper burial; unlike his brother, Polyneices, who is abandoned and left for dogs and vultures.
As of May 2021, a total of 19 Medals of Honor have been awarded to individuals for their actions after September 11, 2001.