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Pascal Cleatus Poolaw (January 29, 1922 – November 7, 1967) was a Kiowa who served with the United States Army in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.He is the United States' most decorated Native American, with 42 medals and citations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, four Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars, as well as three Purple Hearts – one for each war.
The medal is awarded by the President of the United States on behalf of the Congress. Of the 3,469 Medals of Honor awarded as of 2010, 29 have been awarded to Native Americans. The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed ...
Billy Walkabout (March 31, 1949 – March 7, 2007) is thought to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War. He received one Distinguished Service Cross (upgraded from Silver Star), one Bronze Star Medal , one Army Commendation Medal , and one Purple Heart .
Henry Johnson (June 11, 1850 – January 31, 1904) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration – the Medal of Honor – for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
Washington was a lieutenant general in the United States Army at his death. In 1976, as part of the Bicentennial, then-president Gerald R. Ford posthumously appointed Washington as General of the Armies of the United States, a rank that ensured he would forever rank above all other officers. [10] [11] United States Army (Regular Army) Ulysses S ...
During World War II, about 18,500 Armenians served in the armed forces of the United States. [26] A number of them were decorated for their service, including Col. Ernest Dervishian, a native of Virginia, who was awarded the Medal of Honor. [27] US Marine Harry Kizirian is considered the most decorated soldier of the state of Rhode Island. [28]
“Hurricane was the most gifted working dog I ever met and his legacy will live on through the charity.” Since 2020, Hurricane’s Heroes has cared for over 150 retired military and government ...
Ruby G. Bradley (1907–2002), colonel; with 34 medals, one of the most decorated women in US military history; Alfred Winsor Brown (1885–1938), US Navy Captain who served as 31st Naval Governor of Guam; Ron Brown (1942–1996), former US Army Captain, served as the United States Secretary of Commerce, former chairman of the DNC, died in a ...