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"Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War (A–L). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009 "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for the American Civil War (M–Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009.
It currently contains the complete list of Medal of Honor recipients for actions since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Created in response to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 , the website is designed to deter people from falsely claiming to have been awarded military decorations for valor.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress March 3rd, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to . Then-Pfc. Kenneth J. David distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on May 7, 1970, while serving as a radio-telephone operator with Company D, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne ...
Medal of Honor recipients may apply in writing to the headquarters of the service branch of the medal awarded for a replacement or display Medal of Honor, ribbon, and appurtenance (Medal of Honor flag) without charge. Primary next of kin may also do the same and have any questions answered in regard to the Medal of Honor that was awarded. [167]
William Edward Metzger Jr. (February 9, 1922 – November 9, 1944) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. [1]
Charles Henry Coolidge (August 4, 1921 – April 6, 2021) was a United States Army technical sergeant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty in France during World War II.
The cover of the graphic novel that tell's the tragic story of Medal of Honor recipient Charles Whittlesey. Whittlesey, who was born in Florence and attended school as a young boy in Green Bay ...
Smith Larimer (March 17, 1829 – February 20, 1881) was a corporal in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry, Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in the American Civil War.