Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1973: "In the Name of the Congress of the United States."U.S. Government Printing Office, 1973 - 1231 páginas |
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... March 25 , 1863 ; and WHEREAS the awarding of the Medal of Honor , often called the " Congressional Medal of Honor , " is generally recognised the highest honor this Nation bestows upon a member of its armed forces for gallantry and ...
... March 25 , 1863 ; and WHEREAS the awarding of the Medal of Honor , often called the " Congressional Medal of Honor , " is generally recognised the highest honor this Nation bestows upon a member of its armed forces for gallantry and ...
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... March 1865. Entered service at : Birth : New Orleans , La . Date of issue : 26 March 1865. Citation : Capture of unknown Confederate flag . ANDERSON , EVERETT W. Rank and organization : Sergeant , Company M , 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry ...
... March 1865. Entered service at : Birth : New Orleans , La . Date of issue : 26 March 1865. Citation : Capture of unknown Confederate flag . ANDERSON , EVERETT W. Rank and organization : Sergeant , Company M , 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry ...
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... March 1887. Citation : After several unsuccessful efforts to recover three pieces of abandoned artillery , this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 yards in advance of the Union lines and brought in the guns , preventing their ...
... March 1887. Citation : After several unsuccessful efforts to recover three pieces of abandoned artillery , this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 yards in advance of the Union lines and brought in the guns , preventing their ...
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... March 1865 . Entered service at : Birth : Monroe County , Ohio . Date of Citation : Capture of flag . issue : 26 March 1865 . BOUTWELL , JOHN W. service at : Rank and organization : Private , Company B , 18th New Hampshire Infantry ...
... March 1865 . Entered service at : Birth : Monroe County , Ohio . Date of Citation : Capture of flag . issue : 26 March 1865 . BOUTWELL , JOHN W. service at : Rank and organization : Private , Company B , 18th New Hampshire Infantry ...
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... March 1865 . Entered service at : Date of issue : 26 March 1865. Citation : Capture of General Early's headquarters flag . Con- federate national standard . BRUTSCHE , HENRY Birth : Rank and organization : Landsman , U.S. Navy . Born ...
... March 1865 . Entered service at : Date of issue : 26 March 1865. Citation : Capture of General Early's headquarters flag . Con- federate national standard . BRUTSCHE , HENRY Birth : Rank and organization : Landsman , U.S. Navy . Born ...
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Página 666 - His exceptional valor, fortitude and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of withering enemy fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Página 469 - Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at Culis, Bataan Province, PI, January 16, 1942.
Página 663 - CITATION : For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as...
Página 547 - His daring and forceful leadership and his valiant fighting spirit in the face of terrific opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Página 668 - Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on October 28, 1944, near St.
Página 531 - For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, 13 September 1943.
Página 12 - That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to present, in the name of Congress, a medal of honor to any person who, while In the naval service of the United States, shall, In action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguish himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty and without detriment to the mission of his command or the command to which attached.
Página 719 - Congress to a person who, while a member of the armed forces, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty...
Página 1 - States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party (figure 1).
Página 779 - ... sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the United States naval service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.