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What unit has the most medals of honor?

This question always gets someone's dander up! It usually is based onthe "unit size". The 100/442 Regimental Combat Team was a segregatedJapanese/American Unit that saw action in 8 major European Campaignsreceived 7 Presidential Unit Citation and suffered 9,466 casualties (PurpleHeart), and its members received 20 Congressional Medals of Honor and52 Distinguished Service Crosses. Counting second awards (Oak LeafClusters) they won 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze Stars plus about4 dozen other other individual awards like the Legion of Merit, etc., etc.I salute them!


How many medal does a us army captain must have?

None at all. Medals are awarded as they're earned (or as unit politics dictate, but that's a separate matter entirely). Nobody in the military is required to have been awarded any medals, at all.=============As answered above, no medals are required to be in the military. However, you're certain to have a few because by just successfully completing the basic training course, you will receive a medal. Also, many times, the whole unit receive a medal for some achievement. Being a member of that unit during that time will allow you to have that medal too even if you might not have done anything special.


What military unit was the most decorated unit in Vietnam?

Company D Ranger 151 st Infantry operations om 1969. Ranger Company for Field Force IIIndiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.Your numbers are a little off: Nineteen members were awarded the Silver Star Medal, there were 174 awards of the Bronze Star Medal, 120 Air Medals, given for airborne assault landings, and 110 Purple Heart Medals for wounds received by enemy action.


What military unit did the Romans use to conquer their empire?

The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.


Can you can find unit decorations etc about your father from military discharge papers can get a copy from the county records office from where they are from if they did not die in war?

Check the Unit he was in most of units have a historianwho should have the info.

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What are some significant facts about the 442nd?

The members of the unit received a total of 21 Medals of Honor and 9,486 Purple Hearts.


Which milatary Medal is for valor?

There are multiple decorations for valor in the military, and each branch also has its own set as well as the all-encompassing ones. The highest award for valor is the Medal of Honor, and there are also Service crosses, Distinguished Service medals, Silver Stars, and many others.Answer.Only in the USA. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valour in the Uk. There are also many other medals awarded worldwide. We should be careful with our questions to be specific.


What unit has the most medals of honor?

This question always gets someone's dander up! It usually is based onthe "unit size". The 100/442 Regimental Combat Team was a segregatedJapanese/American Unit that saw action in 8 major European Campaignsreceived 7 Presidential Unit Citation and suffered 9,466 casualties (PurpleHeart), and its members received 20 Congressional Medals of Honor and52 Distinguished Service Crosses. Counting second awards (Oak LeafClusters) they won 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze Stars plus about4 dozen other other individual awards like the Legion of Merit, etc., etc.I salute them!


What is Indian Military Academy's motto?

The motto of Indian Military Academy is 'वीरता और विवेक'.


Who is the most badass in the military?

The Russian spetsnaz is definitely the most bad-ass unit ever.


How many medal does a us army captain must have?

None at all. Medals are awarded as they're earned (or as unit politics dictate, but that's a separate matter entirely). Nobody in the military is required to have been awarded any medals, at all.=============As answered above, no medals are required to be in the military. However, you're certain to have a few because by just successfully completing the basic training course, you will receive a medal. Also, many times, the whole unit receive a medal for some achievement. Being a member of that unit during that time will allow you to have that medal too even if you might not have done anything special.


What military unit was the most decorated unit in Vietnam?

Company D Ranger 151 st Infantry operations om 1969. Ranger Company for Field Force IIIndiana Rangers were decorated 537 times in Vietnam . 18 Silver Stars, 1 Soldiers Medal, 122 Bronze Stars (87 with "V" device for valor), 101 Purple Hearts,111 Air Medals and 184 Army Commendation Medals (30 with "V" device for valor) were awarded for valor and achievement. No other single Army Infantry company was as decorated during a one-year period of time as the Indiana Rangers.Your numbers are a little off: Nineteen members were awarded the Silver Star Medal, there were 174 awards of the Bronze Star Medal, 120 Air Medals, given for airborne assault landings, and 110 Purple Heart Medals for wounds received by enemy action.


What military unit did the Romans use to conquer their empire?

The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.


When was Military Geology Unit created?

Military Geology Unit was created in 1942.


When was Military Emergencies Unit created?

Military Emergencies Unit was created in 2006.


What are the three levels of distinction that jrotc units can earn?

The three levels of distinction that JROTC units can earn are Honor Unit with Distinction (the highest level), Honor Unit, and Merit Unit. These distinctions are awarded based on the unit's performance, involvement in community service, leadership development, and overall excellence in JROTC activities.


What is the unit rate of medals per athlete in Olympics?

43%