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Was Tom Custer the last two - time recipient of the Medal of Honor?
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No, Tom Custer won his during the Civil War. Private John Joseph Kelly, USMC won both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for the same action on 13 October 1918 to become the last of the double award winners. He was also the last living of that select group, dying on 20 November 1957.
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Which is the highest award given to members of all branches of military?
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The losses make it noteworthy.
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Was Thomas Edison awarded the congressional medal of honor?
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What has the author John M Carroll written?
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For ww2 versions of the game.
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Peter Lemon during the Vietnam War.
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When was Custer's Last Fight created?
Custer's Last Fight was created in 1912.
What is the duration of Custer's Last Fight?
The duration of Custer's Last Fight is 1800.0 seconds.
