About the Medal of Honor | Congressional Medal of Honor Society
The 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 - Congressional Medal of Honor …
Medal of Honor Recipients are a part of something greater. They collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to uphold—courage, bravery, and the desire and dedication to do what is right in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances. But they are also unique.
Designs of the Medal of Honor - Congressional Medal of Honor …
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual in the Armed Services of the United States. It is generally presented to its Recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.
Medal of Honor Recipients Overview and Information | CMOHS
Medal of Honor Recipients are a part of something greater. They collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to uphold—courage, bravery, and the desire and dedication to do what is right in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances. But they are also unique.
U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient - Congressional Medal of …
Roy Perez Benavidez. Details. Rank: Master Sergeant (rank at time of action: Staff Sergeant) Conflict/Era: Vietnam War. Unit/Command: Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. Military Service Branch: U.S. Army. Medal of …
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Britt Kelly Slabinski - Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Mar 4, 2002 · Britt Kelly Slabinski. Details. Rank: Senior Chief (Highest Rank: Master Chief) Conflict/Era: War on Terrorism (Afghanistan) Unit/Command: U.S. Navy SEALS. Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy. Medal of Honor Action Date: March 4, 2002. Medal of Honor Action Place: Takur Ghar, Afghanistan.
History and Timeline of the Medal of Honor - Congressional …
Congress establishes the Army and Navy Medal of Honor Roll and a special monthly pension for Medal of Honor recipients who are over 65 years old and who were recognized for gallantry in conflict.
8 Submariner Medal of Honor Recipients - Congressional Medal of …
View a list of all the Submariner Medal of Honor Recipients of the Medal of Honor at the official website of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
How is the Medal of Honor Awarded? - Congressional Medal of …
Feb 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. The current criteria were established in 1963 during the Vietnam War.