Published by Alex Zchut
1. Now with "US Medal of Honor" application you will able to browse the information about 3,500+ Medals of Honor awarded to the nation's soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861.
2. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
3. The Medal of Honor is often presented personally to the recipient or, in the case of posthumous awards, to next of kin, by the President of the United States.
4. As the award citation includes the phrase "in the name of Congress", it is sometimes erroneously called the Congressional Medal of Honor, however the official title is the Medal of Honor.
5. Members of all branches of the U. S. military are eligible to receive the medal, and each service has a unique design with the exception of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, which both use the Navy's medal.
6. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States".
7. Due to the nature of its criteria, the medal is often awarded posthumously.
8. Due to its honored status, the medal is afforded special protection under U. S. law.
9. Search recipients by name, rank, year and place of action, see their details and citation.
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