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This question has no easy answer. The USA officially entered WWII on Dec 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Fifteen (15) Medals of Honor were awarded simultaneously to many Commanders of the battleships that were destroyed (most, if not all were killed).
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∙ 14y agoThe Medal of Honor was established by US Congress in 1862. The first US Army award went to Private Jacob Parrott.
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∙ 13y agoOn January 16, 2001, Theodore Roosevelt became the first President to receive the Medal of Honor.
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∙ 14y agoThe 1st Medal of Honor was awarded March 25th 1863, to Private Jacob Parrott for actions during the Andrews raid in the Civil war
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∙ 15y agoBernard J. D. Irwin (1830-1917) was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions on February 13-14, 1861.
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What medals were issued in World War 1?
The VC (628 awarded) and the Medal of Honor (124 awarded).
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.
He was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill?
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
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,
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Was Lawrence Peters awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
Who was Edward o'hare?
He was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor and was the first Navy Ace of World War II.
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.
What is the Posthumous Medal of Honor?
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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.
Who was Edward Butch O'Hare?
He was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor and was the first Navy Ace of World War II.
Can you find out who has been awarded the Medal of Honor?
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.
