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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.
Won the Congressional Medal of Honor
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
Twelve, Barrett, Butts, Deglopper, Ehlers, Cole, Defranzo, Kelly, Montieth, Ogden, Peregory, Pinder and Brigadeer General Roosevelt.
Hispanic Americans had a presence in every battle of the European Theater during World War II. Between 250,000 to 500,000 served during the war. Approximately 25,000 Native Americans served in World War II. Most of those who left the reservations to fight the war did not return there after the war.