Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1978: "In the Name of the Congress of the United States"

1st Lt 2d Lt 8th U.S. Cavalry advance April artillery assault attack August Battalion battle board the U.S.S. Born bravery call of duty Capt Captain Capture of flag casualties charge Cita Citation command Company G comrades conspicuous gallantry County courage crew Date of issue emplacement enemy fire enemy machinegun enemy's Entered service exposed extraordinary heroism fantry February Fort Morgan gallantry and intrepidity Gallantry in action German grenade handgrenades heavy fire highest traditions hostile Infantry Division January Japanese JOHN Rank July June killed Lieutenant machinegun fire March Marine Division Medal of Honor mortar N.Y. Birth N.Y. Date November October Place and date platoon ram Tennessee Rank and organization regiment Republic of Vietnam rescue rifle risk S/Sgt September Sergeant Serving on board severely wounded soldiers squad tank tered service tion troops U.S. Army U.S. Infantry U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Naval Service U.S. Navy voluntarily volunteer weapons yards York