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Before 1963, the Medal of Honor could be received for actions not involving direct combat with enemy or opposing foreign forces and 193 men earned the medal in this way. [25] Most of these medals were presented to members of the United States Navy for rescuing or attempting to rescue someone from drowning. [25]
Pages in category "Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 535 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients (1 C, 2,040 P, 11 F) ... Category: Recipients of the Medal of Honor by branch of service. 2 languages ...
The most Medals of Honor earned by any service member is two. [49] The last living individual to be awarded two Medals of Honor was John J. Kelly, on October 3, 1918; the last individual to receive two Medals of Honor for two different actions was Smedley Butler, in 1914 and 1915. None of the double awardees earned two distinct medals under ...
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform. Various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Recipients of the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal (4 P) Pages in category "Recipients of United States military awards and decorations" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to two leaders of a House panel tasked with investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection of the U.S. Capitol.
James Megellas (March 11, 1917 – April 2, 2020) was a United States Army lieutenant colonel. During World War II, he was a rifle company platoon leader and is considered to be one of the most decorated combat officers in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division.