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How many congressional medals of honor were awarded in world war 2?

432 Medals of Honor were awarded in WWII, but long after the end of the war, a group of 10 or so black WWII soldiers (some posthumously) were added to that number. They were given lesser awards because during the war the US Army was segregated, and as a result, no black Americans were awarded the MOH.


Medal of Honor post humusly handed out?

"Posthumously" means the Medal was awarded after the death of the recipient. More than half of WWII Medals of Honor were posthumous. There were only some 460 or so awarded for the entire war, among all branches of the service, and among the 16 million Americans in the service in WWII.


How is the medal awarded in skeleton?

A medal is awarded in Skeleton for lowest time.


Who was a New Zealand Nobel Prize winner?

Awarded for his work on the transmutation of elements and the chemistry of radioactive substances. Awarded for his contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA Awarded for his contribution to the discovery and development of electronically conductive polymers. ; Awarded for his work on the transmutation of elements and the chemistry of radioactive substances. Awarded for his contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA Awarded for his contribution to the discovery and development of electronically conductive polymers. ;


Which island was awarded the George Cross?

Malta was awarded the George Cross and the medal is currently on display in the War Museum in Valletta.

Related Questions

What is a document that is awarded to a person for completing a course of study that does not lead to a degree?

Certificate.


How many Americans were awarded the Iron Cross?

The US Unknown soldier from WWI was awarded the Victoria Cross on 11 November 1921


Are there any special college scholarships for Native Americans?

Native Americans are eligible for special scholarships. Their is a Jim Thorpe awarded each year.


How many Mexicans have won the medal of honor?

No - as of today 41 Hispanics have been awarded the MOH. Since its' creation in 1862, over 3000 have been awarded. This total includes 87 African Americans, 31 Asian Americans, and 22 Native Americans.


How many Americans are eagle scouts?

The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by about 2 million Americans since the first was awarded in 1912. When the 1 millionth was awarded in 1982 about 25,000 scouts per year were earning it. Recently about 40-50,000 scouts per year have been earning it.


What scientists were awarded a Nobel Prize for their invention of the transistor?

In 1956 the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to William Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain "for their researches on semiconductors and their discovery of the transistor effect". Two Americans and a Briton.


Did any Americans win the Victoria cross?

The US unknown soldier from WWI was awarded a Victoria Cross on 11 November 1921


What document was awarded the Guinness World Record for being the most translated?

well the most translated was the one with most translations that were exact hope that this answer was better than the other one if there was one and i hope that i hoped enough for hope to hope upon hoping the hope of the hopping hoping bunnies in this world. thank you


Was awarded is right sentence?

The 2 words, 'was awarded' is not a sentence, it is a fragment.Who was awarded what? The professor was awarded a grant. The boy was awarded a sports trophy.


How many congressional medals of honor were awarded in world war 2?

432 Medals of Honor were awarded in WWII, but long after the end of the war, a group of 10 or so black WWII soldiers (some posthumously) were added to that number. They were given lesser awards because during the war the US Army was segregated, and as a result, no black Americans were awarded the MOH.


Do you say 'awarded with' or just 'awarded'?

Just awarded, as in "she was awarded a prize." But with rewarded we use with, as in "He was rewarded with a slap in the face.


Do you say 'awarded with' or just 'awarded?

Just awarded, as in "she was awarded a prize." But with rewarded we use with, as in "He was rewarded with a slap in the face.