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Corporal John F. Mackie, Corporal, USMC, first Marine to win the Medal of Honor.
Smedley Butler, Major, USMC, two awards, Veracruz and Haiti.
Dan Daly, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, two awards, Boxer Rebellion and Haiti,
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How many Navy Physicians have earned the Medal of Honor?
Various sources say it is a total of 22. The link has the citations of seven of the Corpsmen, four on Iwo Jima and three on Okinawa. Since 1862, 294 Marines have been awarded the Medal of Honor, according to the official website: http://www.medalofhonor.com/recipients/marines.html In addition read HEROES: US Marine Corps Medal of Honor Winners, by Mark Cerasini. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing, May 2002. 374 pp. $26.95. ISBN: 0-425-18159-6. Author Mark Cerasini tells the stories of the US Marine Corps recipients of the Medal of Honor from the American Revolution to the first Gulf War. There has been at least one awarded in the Iraq war. 22 Navy Hospital Corpsmen have indeed received the Medal of Honor since the formation of the Hospital Corps in 1898. Of 14 enlisted Medal of Honor recipients in the Navy during WWII, 7 were Corpsmen. Corpsmen make up 3% of the Navy and Marine Corps. Per capita, the Navy Hospital Corps is the most decorated segment of the United States Military.
What did Charles Durning do to win the Medal of Honor?
He was not a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded 3 Purple Heart medals for wounds suffered during WWII and one Silver Star for Valor.
When did Alvin York win his Medal of Honor?
MoH: for service on 8 October 1918. 19 recipients have received the MoH twice. Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company G, 328th Infantry, 82d Division. Place and date: Near Chatel-Chehery, France, 8 October 1918. Entered service at: Pall Mall, Tenn. Born: 13 December 1887, Fentress County, Tenn. G.O. No.: 59, W.D., 1919. Citation: After his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and 3 other noncommissioned officers had become casualties, Cpl. York assumed command. Fearlessly leading 7 men, he charged with great daring a machinegun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat the machinegun nest was taken, together with 4 officers and 128 men and several guns. Also received the Tennessee Medal of Honor which was worn closer to his heart than the Medal of Honor.
What medals are higher than the Silver Star?
These US Service Medals are all higher commendations than the Silver Star. In their Order of Precedence: 1. Medal of Honor 2. Service Cross Medals: Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Sevice Cross, Air Force Cross 3. Distinguished Service Medals: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distiguished Service Medal and Coast Guard Distinguished SErvice Medal. 4. Silver Star The Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Silver Star are awarded for different degrees of heroism in battle.
Who is the most highly decorated British soldier in the Vietnam War?
Col Robert L. Howard (Ret.) He wounded 14 times in 54 months of combat in Vietnam. He is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, recommended for it on 3 separate occasions for 3 separate actions. His awards and decorations include; CMOH 1 Distinguished Service Cross 2 Silver Star Legion of Merit 4 Bronze Star with "V" 4 Purple Heart 8 Meritorious Service Medal 3 Air Medal with "V" 3 Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal with "V" 7 Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Good Conduct Medal 4th Award National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 3 Campaign Stars Vietnam Service Medal 3 Campaign Stars Armed Forces Reserve Medal NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2 Army Service Ribbon Overseas Ribbon Foreign Decorations Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold, Silver and Bronze stars Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st Class Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, 1st Class Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal, 2nd Class Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Bar Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Sam-Il Medal) Plus all of his special skills badges etc. Special Forces, Ranger, EIB, CIB, Aircrew Badge, Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Vietnamese Ranger, Vietnamese Master Parachutist, Thai Master Parachutist, Korean Master Parachutist, Thai Baloonist and French Master Parachutist. I had the honor of meeting him in Iraq just a few months prior to his death. I would venture to say he is more decorated that Audie Murphy. Truly one of Americas greatest military heroes.
Is there medal of honor airborne for ps3?
Yes, Medal of Honor: Airborne is available for PlayStation 3.
What is the newest Medal of Honor game?
1.medal of honor 2.frontline 3.rising sun 4.breaktrough 5.spearhead 6.allied assault 7.european assault 8.heroes 9. heroes 2 10.airborne
How many Navy Physicians have earned the Medal of Honor?
Various sources say it is a total of 22. The link has the citations of seven of the Corpsmen, four on Iwo Jima and three on Okinawa. Since 1862, 294 Marines have been awarded the Medal of Honor, according to the official website: http://www.medalofhonor.com/recipients/marines.html In addition read HEROES: US Marine Corps Medal of Honor Winners, by Mark Cerasini. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing, May 2002. 374 pp. $26.95. ISBN: 0-425-18159-6. Author Mark Cerasini tells the stories of the US Marine Corps recipients of the Medal of Honor from the American Revolution to the first Gulf War. There has been at least one awarded in the Iraq war. 22 Navy Hospital Corpsmen have indeed received the Medal of Honor since the formation of the Hospital Corps in 1898. Of 14 enlisted Medal of Honor recipients in the Navy during WWII, 7 were Corpsmen. Corpsmen make up 3% of the Navy and Marine Corps. Per capita, the Navy Hospital Corps is the most decorated segment of the United States Military.
How many physicians have earned the Medal of Honor?
3
Is Medal of Honor 2010 available for ps2?
No, the latest installment of Medal of Honor will only be available on PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.
What are the release dates for Medal of Honor - 2000 Everett Pope 1-3?
Medal of Honor - 2000 Everett Pope 1-3 was released on: USA: 11 December 2000
What are the release dates for Sage Reviews - 2008 Medal of Honor 3-27?
Sage Reviews - 2008 Medal of Honor 3-27 was released on: USA: 17 October 2010
What are the release dates for Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Gallantry 3-35?
Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Gallantry 3-35 was released on: USA: 16 May 2013
What are the release dates for Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Buker 3-33?
Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Buker 3-33 was released on: USA: 16 May 2013
What are the release dates for Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Hero 3-27?
Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Hero 3-27 was released on: USA: 16 May 2013
What are the release dates for Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Apache 3-39?
Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 Apache 3-39 was released on: USA: 16 May 2013
What are the release dates for Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 In the Line of Fire 3-38?
Medal of Honor History of Heroes - 2013 In the Line of Fire 3-38 was released on: USA: 16 May 2013
