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The Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded only for military service, not for civilian service. Civilians do not win it. The Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the hight civilian honors given in the US.
Now, it may be possible that the Congressional Medal Honor has been given by mistake a few times or to civilians who took heroic actions during a war they were officially not a part of. While most erroneous medals were revoked, it seems that a few civilians did get to keep theirs since they were in some paramilitary organization and did what would be considered heroic military service.
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Who was the only woman to have ever received the Medal of Honor?
Ann Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 11, 1865
Was martin Luther king ever given the meadl of honor?
He received a number of awards, including the New York City Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal. The Medal of Honor (often erroneously called the Congressional Medal of Honor) that we award to soldiers who display incredible valor during battle (often at the cost of their own life) is absolutely NOT anything that was awarded to Dr. King, nor was he even eligible for it, having never served in the military, let alone combat. The unfortunate similarity of medal designations has caused much confusion in the past and probably isn't going to stop anytime soon, since most people know virtually nothing about military medals.
How is the Medal of Honor awarded?
The language governing the award calls for "conspicous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force".
How many US Marines have ever won multiple medals of honor?
A total of 3,468 since it was created.the medal of honor has been given to 3,409 men and women
Why were Mexican American Solders the most decorated ethnic group of World War 2?
Not only were they the most decorated in WW2 BUT all wars since then.Latinos one more medals of honor per capita then any group including caucasins.Latins were second only to the Japanese Americans for Congressional Medal of Honor recipients but exceeded all groups for total medal of honor medals won in battle by percentage.This can be elaborated in the book Among The Valient by Raul Morin
Has anyone ever been awarded the congressional medal of honor twice?
I believe only President Theodore Roosevelt has.
Who won a congressional medal of honor and an Olympic medal?
The proper answer would be ... no one. The fact is there is no award called the Congressional Medal of Honor. The proper name of the award is the Medal Of Honor.The final reason why no one would have ever won both is because one does not 'win' a Medal of Honor. It is awarded, usually posthumously, for acts of military heroism above and beyond all other acts of bravery.
What is the best Medal of Honor game ever?
Medal of Honor Heroes 1 on PSP game system.
Did George Washington ever get a award?
He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
Who was the only woman to have ever received the Medal of Honor?
Ann Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 11, 1865
Was martin Luther king ever given the meadl of honor?
He received a number of awards, including the New York City Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal. The Medal of Honor (often erroneously called the Congressional Medal of Honor) that we award to soldiers who display incredible valor during battle (often at the cost of their own life) is absolutely NOT anything that was awarded to Dr. King, nor was he even eligible for it, having never served in the military, let alone combat. The unfortunate similarity of medal designations has caused much confusion in the past and probably isn't going to stop anytime soon, since most people know virtually nothing about military medals.
What Medal of Honor is the highest award ever given by the US Government?
The highest US Military Medal is the Medal of Honor (Each US Armed Service has their own). The highest medals awarded by the US Government are the US Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They are of equal rank.
Did General Custer ever receive the Medal of Honor?
George Armstrong Custer NEVER received the Medal of Honor. His brother Thomas did, though; TWICE!
Have any women ever earned the US Medal of Honor?
Yes. Mary Edwards Walker
How is the Medal of Honor awarded?
The language governing the award calls for "conspicous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with an opposing armed force".
Has a guard dog ever received the Medal of Honor?
No, guard dogs have not received the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for acts of valor and bravery during combat. However, dogs have received other military honors and commendations for their service and sacrifice.
Youngest person to win the Medal of Honor Ever?
The most recent living person to receive the Medal of Honor is retired U.S. Navy Seal Thomas R. Norris. He received the Medal of Honor on March 6th 1976 for actions performed from April 10th 1972 to April 14th 1972.
