Last
Updated: June 07th, 2010
The
Medal of Honor is the highest
military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on
members of the United States armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously
by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the
call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States."
Because of these conditions, it is most often awarded posthumously.
Initials
following the name indicate in what war the medal was awarded. If a name is
marked with an *
that means the Recipient
has passed away.
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