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Who was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?
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∙ 13y ago
William Carney became the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor on July 18, 1863.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoRobert Blake was the first to actually receive the Medal, however the date of the action takes precedence and that honor goes to William Harvey Carney.
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This civil war soldier was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?
Sergeant William Carney was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor
During the civil war Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?
She was the first, and (so far) the ONLY woman to receive the Medal of Honor.
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.
Who was the first African congressional medal of honor winner?
William Harvey Carney was the first African American to perform an action for which a Medal of Honor was awarded, but Robert Blake was the first African American to actually receive the Medal.
Who was the first to win the congressional Medal of Honor?
The first and ONLY woman to receive the Medal of Honor was US Army contract surgeon Mary Walker during the Civil War (1861-1865).
What is the oldest medal of honor game?
The first Medal of Honor was just called medal of honor
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the jezebel
Who was first woman to receive the Medal of Honor?
Dr. Mary Walker, a contract surgeon in the Civil War.
Who was the first enlisted marine to receive the medal of honor in World War 2?
Sgt Clyde A. Thompson
During the Civil War Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive .?
the Medal of Honor
During the Civil War Dr Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?
the Medal of Honor
