As of 1963, the Air Force, Department of the Navy and Army have the same criteria for how an individual qualifies for consideration. The law states that the medal is meant to recognize someone who ...
Full eligibility criteria for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service medals are contained in Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.
William Shemin was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor nearly 100 years after his heroic actions during WWI.
The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the following year for Soldiers as well. Since then, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of all DoD ...
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Medal of Honor Day
A service member is awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and ...