Medal of Honor, 1863-1968: "In the Name of the Congress of the United States."U.S. Government Printing Office, 1968 - 1087 páginas A summary of all the Medal of Honor awards from 1863-1968, and the deeds that inspired the awards. |
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... highest decorations to the American Unknown Soldier , and the ceremony was attended by dignitaries of each of these countries . During the post - World War I period special congressional action and Executive orders allowed the award of ...
... highest decorations to the American Unknown Soldier , and the ceremony was attended by dignitaries of each of these countries . During the post - World War I period special congressional action and Executive orders allowed the award of ...
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... highest possible contempt of personal danger , devotion to duty , courage and valor . GRAVES , ORA Rank and organization : Seaman , U.S. Navy . Born : 26 July 1896 , Los Animas , Colo . Accredited to : Nebraska . Citation : For extraor ...
... highest possible contempt of personal danger , devotion to duty , courage and valor . GRAVES , ORA Rank and organization : Seaman , U.S. Navy . Born : 26 July 1896 , Los Animas , Colo . Accredited to : Nebraska . Citation : For extraor ...
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... highest standard of morale and confidence to all under his charge . The wounds he received were the cause of his death . POPE , THOMAS A. Rank and organization : Corporal , United States Army , Company E , 131st Infantry , 33d Division ...
... highest standard of morale and confidence to all under his charge . The wounds he received were the cause of his death . POPE , THOMAS A. Rank and organization : Corporal , United States Army , Company E , 131st Infantry , 33d Division ...
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... highest military ideals and virtues , is bestowed in the name of the Congress of the United States upon the unknown , unidentified Belgian soldier in a desire to add all that is possible to the imperishable glory won by the soldiers of ...
... highest military ideals and virtues , is bestowed in the name of the Congress of the United States upon the unknown , unidentified Belgian soldier in a desire to add all that is possible to the imperishable glory won by the soldiers of ...
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... highest courage and leadership under heavy shell and machinegun fire . With two other soldiers he charged a machinegun emplacement in advance of their company , he himself killing one of the enemy with a shotgun and capturing two others ...
... highest courage and leadership under heavy shell and machinegun fire . With two other soldiers he charged a machinegun emplacement in advance of their company , he himself killing one of the enemy with a shotgun and capturing two others ...
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1st Lt 1st Marine Division 8th United advance ammunition April artillery assault attack August Battalion batteries battle board the U.S.S. Born bravery call of duty Captain Capture of flag casualties charge Citation command Company G comrades conspicuous gallantry Corporal County courage crew Date of issue emplacement enemy fire enemy's Entered service exposed extraordinary heroism February fighting forces gallantry and intrepidity Gallantry in action German hand grenades heavy fire highest traditions hostile Infantry Division JAMES January JOHN Rank July June killed Korea Medal of Honor mortar N.Y. Birth N.Y. Date naval service November October Place and date platoon Private First Class ram Tennessee Rank and organization regiment rescue rifle risk Seaman September Sergeant Served on board severely wounded soldiers squad tank troops U.S. Cav U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy United States Army United States Cavalry United States Naval USMC voluntarily volunteer yards York Infantry
Pasajes populares
Página 959 - 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 613 - Australian mainland were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Página 436 - 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 927 - The bill was reported to the Senate as amended, and the amendment was concurred in. The bill was reported to the Senate without amendment, ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, read the third time, and passed.
Página 759 - Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Página 504 - CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty...
Página 7 - 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...
Página 730 - Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Sataeri, Korea, on 12 October 1952.
Página 700 - His unyielding courage throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States naval service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Página 5 - ... said board shall find and report that said medal was issued for any cause other than that hereinbefore specified the name of the recipient of the medal so issued shall be stricken permanently from the official medal of honor list. It shall be a misdemeanor for him to wear or publicly display said medal, and, if he shall still be In the Army, he shall be required to return said medal to the War Department for cancellation.