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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
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 ...
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) *
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.
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 ...
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
Robert Burton Nett (June 13, 1922 – October 19, 2008) [1] [2] [3] was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the campaign to recapture the Philippines in World War II.
Awards Medal of Honor Charles William Shea [ 1 ] (August 24, 1921 – April 7, 1994) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor –for his actions in World War II .