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The unknown soldier from the Vietnam War who was buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns was authorized a Medal of Honor and in 1998 was identified as 1st Lieutenant Michael Blassie, USAF. After DNA testing confirmed his identity, the remains were removed from the tomb and returned to Blassie's family, but the Medal of Honor did not transfer with him.
The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a war between the United States (the Union) and the Southern states of the newly formed Confederate States of America under Jefferson Davis. The Medal of Honor was established during this conflict; 1523 were awarded (33 posthumously) for acts of bravery and gallantry in combat. [ 12 ]
Pages in category "Vietnam War recipients of the Medal of Honor" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 268 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) *
Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict. South Vietnam as a country ...
World War II 50th Anniversary dollar [18] (dated 1991–1995) U.S. soldier on Normandy: Shoulder sleeve insignia of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force with Eisenhower quote Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 1,000,000 (max) Uncirculated: 94,708 D Proof: 342,041 W 1993 $5: World War II 50th Anniversary half eagle [19] (dated 1991–1995) U ...
List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War; Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal; S. South Vietnamese decorations for United States Service Members; V.
Kenneth Michael Kays (September 22, 1949 – November 29, 1991) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Medal of Honor Purple Heart Dale Eugene Wayrynen (January 18, 1947 – May 18, 1967) was a United States Army enlisted soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor —for his actions in the Vietnam War .