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The earliest action for which a U.S. serviceman earned a World War II Medal of Honor was the attack on Pearl Harbor, for which 17 U.S. servicemen were awarded a Medal, although they did so "while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force" rather than "enemy" since the United States was neutral during the ...
The Arctic Star medal recognises service between 1941 and 1945 delivering vital aid to the Soviet Union, running the gauntlet of enemy submarine, air and surface ship attacks. This list of military awards and decorations of World War II is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during World War II
Pages in category "World War II recipients of the Medal of Honor" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 472 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) *
18 March-30 June, 3 August-29 September 1951 all one award: Korean War: VMF 214 and VMF 323: U.S. Marine Corps: 3–6 August, 8–14 September, 12 October-26 November 1950 and 15 December 50–1 August 1951 all one award: Korean War: 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: U.S. Marine Corps: 18 March-30 June, 3 August-29 September 1951 all one award: Korean War
United States service medals of the world wars are U.S. military medals which were created solely for recognizing service in the First World War and World War II.Such medals are no longer awarded, but are still referred to in various publications, manuals, and award precedence charts as many veterans still display them as part of veteran functions and ceremonies.
Pages in category "Recipients of the Military Medal" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 205 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
American Medal of Honor recipients for World War II (A–F). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008 "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for World War II (G–L). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009
List of military awards and decorations of World War II; 0–9. 1939–1945 Star; 1943–1944 Italian campaign medal; A. Africa Cuff Title; ... additional terms may ...