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The Congressional Medal of Honor is bestowed to members of the military. George M. Cohan was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1936, which is a civilian award, and is not the same as the Medal of Honor.
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Did George Cohan receive the medal of honor?
No, George Cohan did not receive the Medal of Honor. He was a renowned American playwright, composer, and actor known for his contributions to musical theater and patriotic songs, particularly during World War I. While he was celebrated for his artistic achievements, the Medal of Honor is awarded for acts of valor in military service, which Cohan did not receive.
What award did Dr Mary Edwards Walker receive?
Congressional Medal of Honor
When did Teddy Roosevelt receive the Medal of Honor?
Teddy Rosevelt was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on January 16, 2001.
Is the expert infantryman's badge the highest award you can receive in the military?
No, the highest award a military member can receive is the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Who was the first person of hispanic heritage to receive the congressional medal of honor during World War I?
the jezebel
What is the most prestigious medal a soldier can receive?
In the US, it's the Congressional Medal of Honour.
Was Thomas Edison awarded the congressional medal of honor?
No Ediso did not receive the Medal of Honor. The last civilian to actually recieve the Medal of Honor was just about 1917. Then Congress caught up to itself and forbade civilians to recieve any more Medal's of Honor.
What special pension does the Congressional Medal of Honor recipient receive?
In 1978 Congress raised the pension to $1000/month.
How many times can a general be awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor?
As many times as he can earn it. However, the Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) was never been awarded more than twice. The vast majority of CMOH recipients receive it posthumously (after death).
Who was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor?
William Carney became the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor on July 18, 1863.
When was Congressional Space Medal of Honor created?
Congressional Space Medal of Honor was created on 1969-09-29.
What medal did us army staff sergeant Clint Romesha receive for his actions in Afghanistan?
SSG Romesha was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
