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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."
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Who was the last black person to get the Medal of Honor?
The most recent recipient of the Medal of HonoUr was Karl Pilkington in 2007
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,
Can you play splitscreen on medal of honor limited edition?
The most recent MOH has no splitscreen.
Who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama?
Israeli President Shimon Peres is probably the most recent recipient of this award.
Who has been the most recent woman recipient of the Bharat Ratna?
Lata Mangeshkar has been the most recent woman recipient of the Bharat Ratna.
What do it was easier to uptain it than to wear it mean as to the congressional medal of honor?
This statement is referring to the fact that most Medal of Honor receipiants have lost their lives during whatever action earned them the Medal of Honor.
What is the most prestigious medal a soldier can receive?
In the US, it's the Congressional Medal of Honour.
Are military personnel required to salute Medal of Honor recipients?
There is NO law or regulation that says they have to salute. There are strongly encouraged to salute a recipient out of respect and most likely get their butt kicked if they don't, but they are not obligated to salute.
What state has the most medal of honor winners?
Texas
What company has the most medal of honor recipients?
The most Medal of Honor recipients come from the United States Army. However, it is important to note that the Medal of Honor is an individual award and is not awarded to companies or organizations.
What is the congressional medal honor?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the US services 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 Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. The name of the medal is: Medal of Honor. To call it Congressional Medal of Honor is not correct. It is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States.
What battle were most medal of honor awarded?
Shiloh
