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Dr. Mary Walker served as a contract surgeon with the US Army during the Civil War (1861-1865). Her exemplary service led to her nomination for the MOH, and it was awarded. To date, she is the only female awarded the MOH.

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What award was dr Mary Edwards walker the first woman to receive?

The Medal of Honor. Decades after the Civil War ended the army set up a board to review the Medals of Honor awarded during the war, and they vacated about one thousand, including that to Dr. Walker. Dr. Walker was still alive, and was asked to return her Medal, but she refused to do so.


Who was the only woman awarded the Medal of Honor?

Mary Edwards Walker, one of the nation's 1.8 million women veterans, was the only one to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor


What woman won the distinguished service medal?

The Distinguished Service Medal has been awarded to several women throughout its history, but one notable recipient is Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. She was awarded the medal in 1865 for her service as a contract surgeon during the Civil War, making her the only woman to ever receive this honor. Walker's contributions to medicine and her advocacy for women's rights have made her a significant figure in American history.


Number of women who have received the Medal of Honor?

One, for sure. Dr. Mary Walker, in the Civil War. She was isssued hers on November 11, 1865 for her service as a field surgeon in the American Civil War.


Is a civilian eligible for Medal of Honor?

The last known civilian was Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. A private citizen, she went to the Pennsylvania/West Virginia Border and would treat the wounded. Eventually, one day, she had gone to look for wounbnded elsewhere and was captured by the Confederacy. For 6-8 moths she was treatingthe Confederate wounded. She would eventually be released.

Related Questions

What award did Dr Mary Edwards Walker receive?

Congressional Medal of Honor


During the Civil War Dr Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?

the Medal of Honor


Who was first woman to receive the Medal of Honor?

Dr. Mary Walker, a contract surgeon in the Civil War.


During the Civil War Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive .?

the Medal of Honor


Who recommended Mary walker to receive the Medal of Honor?

Generals William Tecumseh Sherman and George Henry Thomas


During the civil war Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?

She was the first, and (so far) the ONLY woman to receive the Medal of Honor.


Who was the first to win the congressional Medal of Honor?

The first and ONLY woman to receive the Medal of Honor was US Army contract surgeon Mary Walker during the Civil War (1861-1865).


What are the release dates for Medal of Honor - 2000 Mary Walker 1-9?

Medal of Honor - 2000 Mary Walker 1-9 was released on: USA: 11 June 2001


Dr Mary Edwards Walker was the first woman to receive?

T highest award given by the US military, the Medal of Honor.


Information about Mary walker receiving a medal of honor?

To learn about Dr. Mary E. Walker's Medal of Honor, read the book that was written about her: Graf, Mercedes. A Woman of Honor: dr. Mary E. Walker and the Civil War (Gettysburg: Thomas Publications). Available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, etc.


Who was the only female medal of honor recipient?

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker


Who was the first woman to win a Medal of Honor?

First off, the Medal of Honor is not won. It is awarded, after 3-5 years of investigation's, for conspicuous gallantryand being willing to surrender one's life to save the rest of the battalion. Second, to this day, only 1 woman, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, has recived a Medal of Honor for her many act's of bravery at a MASH unit.