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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 ...
As part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Marshall Scholarships in 2003, a Marshall Medal was awarded to distinguished Americans in recognition of their contributions to UK-US relations, including Stephen Breyer (1959 Marshall Scholar), Ray Dolby (1957 Marshall Scholar), Thomas L. Friedman (1975 Marshall Scholar) and Nannerl ...
Twelve Marshall scholarships were awarded in the first year. The number of awards increased over the years with forty new awards made in 2017. [3] [4] Since 1954, approximately 1,800 Marshall Scholarships have been awarded. [5] Marshall Sherfield Fellowships were established in 1997 for postdoctoral research.
Medal of Honor recipients highlighted. [2] Episode 1: Sylvester Antolak (World War II), Army, portrayed by Joseph Cross; Episode 2: Clinton Romesha (War in Afghanistan), Army, portrayed by Paul Wesley; Episode 3: Edward A. Carter Jr. (World War II), Army, portrayed by Aldis Hodge; Episode 4: Hiroshi H. Miyamura , Army portrayed by Derek Mio
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) *
Alton Warren Knappenberger (December 31, 1923 – June 9, 2008) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
Jake William Lindsey, Sr., (May 1, 1921 – July 18, 1988) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II.
Wilburn K. Ross (right) being congratulated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Wilburn Kirby Ross (May 12, 1922 – May 9, 2017) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.