During the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a total of 22 individuals received the Medal of Honor. This includes 14 recipients for actions in Afghanistan and 8 for their service in Iraq. These medals were awarded for acts of extraordinary heroism in combat, reflecting the bravery and sacrifice of these service members.
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3,447 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor
There were no awards of the Medal of Honor during Grenada, Panama, Lebanon, or Desert Storm.
87 African-Americans have received the Medal of Honor. found on http://www.navy.mil/moh/faq.html
•During the Vietnam War, 246 Medals of Honor were received, 154 of them posthumously(After Death). Army 160, followed by 57 to the Marines, 16 to the Navy and the remaining 13 to the Air Force
No, guard dogs have not received the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for acts of valor and bravery during combat. However, dogs have received other military honors and commendations for their service and sacrifice.
To honor all of our troops in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Irag, etc.
He received honor as a national hero from the wisdom from God.
Willie Apiata, a New Zealand soldier, was awarded the Victoria Cross for New Zealand in 2007 for his bravery during a combat mission in Afghanistan. He is the first recipient of this honor since it was reintroduced in 1999. In addition to the Victoria Cross, Apiata has received other medals, including the Operational Service Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. His actions have made him a celebrated figure in New Zealand's military history.
John Ortega
Kern Dunagan was a Medal of Honor recipient. He got the purple heart for wounds he received during the battle where he received the MoH.
Charles Lindbergh who was awarded by the USA a Medal of Honor, received from NAZI GERMANY before the start of WWII their equivalent of the US Medal of Honor.