Medal of Honor - Wikipedia
WEBThe Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.
Home | Medal of Honor | The United States Army
WEBMar 3, 2023 · Overview. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and...
The Medal of Honor - Military.com
WEBMar 14, 2024 · The Medal of Honor is the highest military award. It is given to military members, often posthumously, for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of...
About the Medal of Honor | Congressional Medal of Honor Society
WEBThe Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. And while over 150 years have passed since its inception, the meaning behind the Medal has never tarnished.
Medal of Honor Recipients Could Get $100,000 Annual ... - Military.com
WEB6 days ago · Under the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends, or MEDAL, Act, the monthly pension for Medal of Honor recipients would jump from $1,406.73 per month to $8,333.33.
Medal of Honor | Valor, Bravery, Courage | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Medal of Honor, the foremost U.S. military decoration, instituted by Congress in 1861 for the navy and in 1862 for the army, at first awarded only to enlisted men, with officers being permitted to receive the award later.
How is the Medal of Honor Awarded?
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · The Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military award for valor in combat, has always stood for actions that go above and beyond. The standards to award the Medal have evolved over time to reflect the changing nature of warfare.
Captain Larry L. Taylor | Medal of Honor Recipient | U.S. Army
WEBThe U.S. Army awarded him at least 50 combat decorations, including the Silver Star, 43 Air Medals, a Bronze Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. He also received the Republic of Vietnam...
The Navy Medal of Honor
WEBThe act to establish the country’s first medal for military valor—the Navy Medal of Honor—passed on 21 December 1861. President Abraham Lincoln signed it into law that very day.
Medal of Honor - American Battlefield Trust
WEBThe Medal of Honor, created during the Civil War, is the United States’ highest military decoration for acts of valor in combat. Presented by the president in the name of Congress, it is the American armed forces’ oldest continuously issued combat decoration.
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