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  2. List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  3. List of Medal of Honor recipients - Wikipedia

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    American Medal of Honor recipients for World War II (M–S). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009 "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for World War II (T–Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 31, 2009

  4. List of military awards and decorations of World War II

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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

  5. John Basilone - Wikipedia

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    The war memorial there is dedicated to residents of Little Italy who served in World War II and Korean War. [35] The Order of the Sons of Italy In America Lodge #2442 in Bohemia, New York, is named in his honor. [36] The Basilone Room in Raritan Public Library is where memorabilia about him is kept. [37]

  6. List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients - Wikipedia

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    In recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. The crew of the USS Indianapolis: December 20, 2018: Pub. L. 115–338 (text) In recognition of their perseverance, bravery, and service to the United States. To be given to the Indiana War Memorial Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana for appropriate display. Steve Gleason: January 3, 2019

  7. Pappy Boyington - Wikipedia

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    Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.

  8. List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Attack on Pearl Harbor

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    The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike on the neutral United States by the Imperial Japanese Navy against numerous U.S. military sites on the island of Oahu – with a focus on the naval base at Pearl Harbor – in the U.S. Territory of Hawaii on ...

  9. United States service medals of the world wars - Wikipedia

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    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.