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What do it was easier to uptain it than to wear it mean as to the congressional medal of honor?
This statement is referring to the fact that most Medal of Honor receipiants have lost their lives during whatever action earned them the Medal of Honor.
Is Audie Murphy a war hero?
Yes, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism on January 26, 1945 during the Battle of Colmar Pocket, Holtzwihr France. He was awarded every decoration that the US has for valor as well as receiving awards from Britain and France.
What ohioan was a flying ace in World War 1?
I imagine there was more than one, but the most famous was the highest scoring American Ace, Edward Vernon Rickenbacker, of Columbus. "Captain Eddie" was later awarded the Medal of Honor, started Pan Am Airlines, and had participated twice in the Indianapolis 500 automobile race before the war.
Who was most decorated soldier of world war 2?
For many years Audie Murphy was recognized as the most decorated US soldier of WWII. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross, the two highest American medals, among a total of 33 decorations, including five from France and one from Belgium. Most of Murphy's service was as an enlisted man, though his Medal of Honor came after he accepted a battlefield commission and was commanding a company in the 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division. Murphy finished the war as a captain.Some contend today that Major Matt Urban was the most decorated soldier. All of Urban's service was as an officer. However, Urban did not earn a Distinguished Service Cross, and his Medal of Honor was not awarded until 1980. Urban served with the 60th Infantry of the 9th Infantry Division.
Who was the most decorated U. S.Marine in W.W.II?
Good question! I don't know if this answer will hold up, but my guess isLieutenant General Carol A. Mutter. USMC (Retired), who was awarded theDefense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal,and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal among other. TheLegion of Merit has been awarded to other Women Marines, but it ranksbelow the DDSM and the DSSM.
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
What is the congressional medal honor?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the US services for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. The name of the medal is: Medal of Honor. To call it Congressional Medal of Honor is not correct. It is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States.
Who is the most recent Medal of Honor recipient?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the service for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. Quite often the "Congressional Medal of Honor" is referred to as the "CMH."
What company has the most medal of honor recipients?
Army or Marine? Of which Bn, Reg, Bde, Division?
What was Douglas MacArthur most known for?
Douglas MacArthur is most known for in his service in the Battle of the Philippines which took place between 1941 and 1942, he did so well as a general that he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
What is the 2nd most highest award you can be awarded?
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded in the US Military. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest. The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is the third highest.
What was General Douglas MacArthur most known for?
Douglas MacArthur is most known for in his service in the Battle of the Philippines which took place between 1941 and 1942, he did so well as a general that he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Who won the most Medal of Honors?
19 Medals of Honor winners were awarded the medal 2 times. 5 however were to U.S. Marines in WWI for the same action by the Army and Navy. After 1917 only 1 Medal of Honor per lifetime could be awarded. The other 14 were awarded for separate actions in the Civil War, Indian War, etc. The last double Medal or Honor winner was Smedley Darlington Butler. One in Mexico for actions on April 22, 1914 and the second in Haiti for actions on November 17, 1915. As a side note, Vietnam War Special Forces hero Robert L. Howard was submitted for the Medal of Honor three different times before he was finally awarded the Medal.
How many medals of honor can a soldier receive?
There is no limit. However, since the Medal of Honor is reserved for only the most profound actions far beyond gallantry of others, it is rarely awarded.
Was martin Luther king ever given the meadl of honor?
He received a number of awards, including the New York City Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal. The Medal of Honor (often erroneously called the Congressional Medal of Honor) that we award to soldiers who display incredible valor during battle (often at the cost of their own life) is absolutely NOT anything that was awarded to Dr. King, nor was he even eligible for it, having never served in the military, let alone combat. The unfortunate similarity of medal designations has caused much confusion in the past and probably isn't going to stop anytime soon, since most people know virtually nothing about military medals.
Who was awarded the first medal of honor in World War 2?
This question has no easy answer. The USA officially entered WWII on Dec 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Fifteen (15) Medals of Honor were awarded simultaneously to many Commanders of the battleships that were destroyed (most, if not all were killed).John Finn for Pearl Harbor attack
Who won the latest Medal of Honor?
There are Medals of Honor being awarded to individuals that earned them in World War 2, Vietnam and Somalia. Check the site linked below for some of the most recent awards and the citations behind them. 3,468 medals have been awarded sence the first one during the Civil War.
