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Who was the general in the civil war who was awarded the medal of honor?
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∙ 14y ago
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
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Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
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 awarded Sgt York the Medal of Honor?
I think it was General "Blackjack" Pershing.
When was the first medal of honor?
The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. It was awarded shortly thereafter during the war.
Has anyone received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom?
To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
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.
How many people have received the medal of honor since the civil war?
3,447 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
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,
Civil War congressional medal of honor winners?
1,522 were awarded during the civil war.
How many blacks were awarded the Medal of Honor during the Civil War?
16
When was the medal of honer awarded?
The Medal of Honor was created in 1862, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. It began being awarded shortly after that.
Who awarded Sgt York the Medal of Honor?
I think it was General "Blackjack" Pershing.
What war did William carney win the medal of honor?
Sergeant William Carney was the first black soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This was during the Civil War.
What woman was awarded the Medal of Honor during the US Civil War?
Mary Edwards Walker.
What Union soldier was awarded the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Namozine Church?
The Battle of the Namozine Church was fought on April 3, 1865. General George Custer's brother was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
When was the first medal of honor?
The US Medal of Honor was created in 1862, during the American Civil War 1861-1865. It was awarded shortly thereafter during the war.
Has anyone received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom?
To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
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.
