query: who was the first female medal of honor recipient

pos: Mary Edwards Walker Mary Walker Clinic at Fort Irwin National Training Center in California is named in honor of Walker. The Mary E. Walker House is a thirty-bed transitional residence run by the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center for homeless women veterans. In May 2012, a 900-pound bronze statue honoring Walker was unveiled in front of the Oswego, New York Town Hall. Mary Edwards Walker Mary Edwards Walker (November 26, 1832 – February 21, 1919), commonly referred to as Dr. Mary Walker, was an American abolitionist, prohibitionist, prisoner of war and surgeon. She is the only woman to ever receive the Medal

neg: Medal of Honor two chevrons of five stars and one chevron of three stars, emulate the suspension ribbon of the Medal of Honor. The flag has no set proportions. The first Medal of Honor flag recipient was U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith, who was presented the flag posthumously. President George W. Bush presented the Medal of Honor and flag to the family of Smith during the award ceremony for him in the White House on April 4, 2005. A special Medal of Honor Flag presentation ceremony was held for over 60 living Medal of Honor recipients on board the in

neg: African-American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial African-American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial The African-American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial is a monument dedicated to African-American recipients of the Medal of Honor since 1861. The sculpture on top, created by Charles Parks, depicts recipients Sgt. William Harvey Carney, who was the first African-American to receive the distinction, for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors (American Flag) during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863, and Private Milton L. Olive, who was the first black recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, when he sacrificed himself, age 18, by smothering a live grenade. The

neg: Military history of African Americans during World War II. In 1945, Frederick C. Branch became the first African-American United States Marine Corps officer. In 1965, Marcelite J. Harris became the first female African American United States Air Force officer. Some of the most notable African-American Army units that served in World War II: Two segregated units were organized by the United States Marine Corps: On January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton, in a White House ceremony, awarded the nation's highest military honor—the Medal of Honor—to seven African-American servicemen who had served in World War II. The only living recipient was First Lieutenant Vernon Baker. The

neg: Women's Entrepreneurship Day Island Medal of Honor recipient Wendy Diamond, after volunteering with the Adelante Foundation who provides microcredit to low income women while in Honduras. Upon her return to the US she decided she wanted to develop something to help this and similar philanthropic causes. The first day was held on November 19, 2014, and was observed in 144 countries that year. It was described by Fortune Magazine as “a global movement to celebrate and support female founders and shed light on some of their challenges.” Forbes Magazine wrote that the intention was also “to mobilize a global network of female business

neg: Florent Groberg traumatic brain injury. Groberg spent his recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from August 2012 through May 2015. He was medically retired from Company B Warriors, Warrior Transition Battalion, as a captain, on 23 July 2015. For his August 2012 actions, Groberg received the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor in the United States. Groberg is the 19th recipient of the Medal of Honor after the Vietnam War, the first foreign-born recipient since the Vietnam War and the 10th living recipient. President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Groberg on 12 November 2015 at a

neg: Pompey Factor charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol." A month later, on May 28, 1875, Factor was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the engagement. Two of the other men who took part in the charge, Isaac Payne and John Ward, both Black Seminoles, also received Medals of Honor. Following the fatal shooting of his former fellow scout and Medal of Honor recipient Adam Paine on New Years Day 1877, by another Medal of Honor recipient, Claron A. Windus, deputy sheriff of Brackettville, Texas, who was attempting to arrest Paine as a murder suspect, Factor deserted

neg: Robert Blake (Medal of Honor) Robert Blake (Medal of Honor) Robert Blake was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. Blake was the second African American to perform a Medal of Honor action; William Harvey Carney was the first. Blake was the first African American to actually "receive" a Medal of Honor - his was presented to him in 1864, while Carney did not receive his until 1900. But, because Carney's Medal of Honor action occurred first, Carney, not Blake, is usually credited with being the first African American Medal of

neg: James M. Logan who had just reached the bottom of the stairs. The conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity which characterized Sgt. Logan's exploits proved a constant inspiration to all the men of his company, and aided materially in insuring the success of the beachhead at Salerno. James Logan was the first recipient of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on May 30, 1997 James M. Logan James Marion Logan (December 19, 1920 – October 9, 1999) was an American and former National Guard soldier who was a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

neg: Frank West (Medal of Honor) Frank West (Medal of Honor) Frank West (September 26, 1850 – August 26, 1923) was a United States Army Colonel who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in fighting Indians at the Battle of Big Dry Wash, Arizona. West is an 1872 graduate of West Point. West served in the 6th Cavalry Regiment on the western frontier. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for rallying his men against a fortified position at Big Dry Wash, Arizona. Three other men, Second Lieutenant George H. Morgan, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cruse and First Sergeant Charles Taylor were also

neg: Freedoms Foundation or Puerto Rico, plus a list of Medal of Honor recipients from that state, D.C., or Puerto Rico. In most cases, a tree has been planted for each recipient, along with a tree marker that contains the name, rank, unit, and date and place of action for the recipient. "America's Walk of Honor" was dedicated in April 1997, to allow visitors an opportunity to walk the grounds of the Medal of Honor Grove. American artist Peter Max designed the first stone on the Walk of Honor. At the foundation are ninety volumes of research on Medal of Honor recipients, including

neg: James Anderson Jr. James Anderson Jr. Private First Class James Anderson Jr. (January 22, 1947 – February 28, 1967) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism while serving in Vietnam in February 1967. When his Medal of Honor was awarded on August 21, 1968, he became the first African-American U.S. Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor. Anderson was born on January 22, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from senior high school, he attended Los Angeles Harbor Junior College for a year and a half. Private Anderson left college to enlist in the United

neg: Leroy Petry to Afghanistan between recovering and receiving the Medal of Honor. He was later promoted to the rank of sergeant first class. Petry received the Medal of Honor from U.S. President Barack Obama on 12 July 2011 in a ceremony at the White House. He is the second living recipient of the medal, after Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta, for actions occurring after the Vietnam War. He is the ninth recipient for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Giunta was in attendance at the awarding ceremony. Petry later in 2011 attended the Medal of Honor ceremony of U.S. Marine Sergeant Dakota Meyer,

neg: Julia Morgan Hall of Fame, located at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts. The induction ceremony took place on December 15 and her great-niece accepted the honor in her place. The Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building in San Francisco, where she had her offices from 1904 to 1950, was named in her honor. Julia Morgan was the 2014 AIA Gold Medal recipient (posthumous). She is the first female architect to receive this honor. In 2006, a children's picture book titled "Julia Morgan Built a Castle" was published and is now available in many public libraries"." Julia

neg: Charles Schroeter Medal of Honor recipient until that point of time. Following receipt of the plaque, Cathy Fiorelli, director of Greenwood Memorial Park who also serves on the board of the Miramar cemetery's foundation, decided that Schroeter should be buried at a national cemetery as it seemed "...more befitting, proper and appropriate as the final resting place for a war veteran and Medal of Honor recipient." Miramar National Cemetery Foundation Director Charles Bailey submitted the first request to transfer the remains of Charles Schroeter. After providing more details and facts, the second formal request by Bailey was successfully submitted. Fiorelli then filed

neg: Richard K. Sorenson Hospital in Seattle, Washington. In mid-1944, he was informed that he would be receiving the Medal of Honor — by the commanding officer of the hospital, Captain Joel Boone, who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor during World War I. On July 19, 1944, a month after being promoted, Private First Class Sorenson was presented the Medal of Honor by Major General Joseph C. Fegan, then commanding the Department of the Pacific. Released from the hospital later in July, PFC Sorenson was ordered to the Marine Air Detachment at the Naval Air Station, Minneapolis, where he was promoted

neg: Jacqueline Ross Jacqueline Ross Jacqueline Mattox ("nee" Ross; born 26 September 1969) is a Vincentian athlete, who was the first female to compete at Summer Olympics for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, she was the first Vincentian female to win a gold medal at the CARIFTA Games and also the first Vincentian female recipient of an athletics scholarship. Mattox competed mainly in the long jump and she won a bronze medal at the 1985 CARIFTA Games in the under-17s, two years later she became the first Vincentian female to win a gold medal at the CARIFTA Games winning the long jump in

neg: Jim (Medal of Honor recipient) Jim (Medal of Honor recipient) Jim "The Great" (1850 – c. 1897), born Bow-os-loh, was an Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars. He guided cavalry troopers against renegade Apaches in the Arizona Territory during Crook's winter campaign of 1872-73 and was one of ten scouts later awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry. Born Bow-os-loh in the Arizona Territory, Jim was a member of the White Mountain Apache. In late-1872, he and nine other Apaches were hired by the U.S. Army as an Indian scout for Lieutenant Colonel

neg: USS S-4 (SS-109) Gunner's Mate Thomas Eadie rescued, at the risk of his own life, a fellow diver, Fred Michels, who became fouled in the wreckage while attempting to attach an air hose to the "S-4". For his heroism Eadie was awarded the Medal of Honor. "S-4" was finally raised on 17 March 1928, by a salvage effort commanded by Captain Ernest J. King. Several of the salvage divers, including Eadie and previous Medal of Honor recipient Frank W. Crilley, were awarded the Navy Cross for their actions during the operation. Another Medal of Honor recipient, Chief Boatswain George Cregan, received the Navy

neg: Samuel Gross (Medal of Honor) Samuel Gross (Medal of Honor) Samuel Gross (originally Samuel Marguiles) (May 9, 1891–September 13, 1934) was a Private in the United States Marine Corps, 23d Company who earned the Medal of Honor for his efforts during the United States occupation of Haiti in 1915. Gross was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the United States occupation of Haiti, he participated in battles against the Caco bandit insurgency. During the battle for Fort Riviere, he saved the life of Smedley Butler, who also was a Medal of Honor recipient and was one of only 19 people to receive 2 Medals of Honor.

neg: IEEE Medal of Honor IEEE Medal of Honor The IEEE Medal of Honor is the highest recognition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It has been awarded since 1917, when its first recipient was Major Edwin H. Armstrong. It is given for an exceptional contribution or an extraordinary career in the IEEE fields of interest. The award consists of a gold medal, bronze replica, certificate and honorarium. The Medal of Honor may only be awarded to an individual. The medal was created by the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) as the "IRE Medal of Honor". It became the IEEE Medal of

neg: John Henry Patterson (Medal of Honor) John Henry Patterson (Medal of Honor) John Henry Patterson (February 10, 1843 – October 5, 1920) was a Union officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for courage under fire at the Battle of the Wilderness. Patterson was born in Selkirk, New York and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the newly created 11th Infantry Regiment in May 1861. On May 5, 1864, under heavy fire from Confederate forces, Patterson left cover to rescue a wounded officer, who was in danger of both capture and death, as the forest near where he

neg: David H. McNerney Gallery along with First Sergeant David H. McNerney's photo and a selection of his stamps from Korea and Vietnam. McNerney's Medal of Honor citation reads: David H. McNerney David Herbert McNerney (June 2, 1931 – October 10, 2010) 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 the Vietnam War. A native of Massachusetts who moved to Houston, Texas, as a child, McNerney served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before enlisting in the Army. He was recognized with the Medal of Honor when, as

neg: Distinguished Service Cross (United States) as chief of staff of the 89th Division. James B. McConnell, also decorated with the Medal of Honor for actions in the Philippines as a private with the 33rd Infantry, received the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously as a first lieutenant with the 4th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division. Marine Colonel Hiram I. Bearss, recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Philippines, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross while attached to the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Division. Marine Gunner Henry L. Hulbert, also a recipient of the Navy Medal of Honor in the Philippines, received the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery

neg: George Low (Medal of Honor) by a boat. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor three and a half years later, on October 18, 1884. Low's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For jumping overboard from the U.S.S. "Tennessee" at New Orleans, La., 15 February 1881, and sustaining, until picked up by a boat's crew, N. P. Petersen, gunner's mate, who had fallen overboard. George Low (Medal of Honor) George Low (1847 - 1912) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. His birth name was George Low Evatt. Born

neg: Donald K. Schwab ensure that no prejudice was shown to those deserving the Medal of Honor. Schwab was among five additional service members who the review identified as having been overlooked for the honor. Donald K. Schwab Donald Kenneth Schwab (December 6, 1918 – February 19, 2005) was a United States Army veteran of World War II and recipient of the U.S. Medal of Honor. According to his official Medal of Honor online biography: Schwab was awarded the Army Medal of Honor posthumously by President Barack Obama in a March 18, 2014 ceremony in the White House. Schwab's award came through the Defense

neg: William Sadler (Medal of Honor) ship's small boats. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor three years later, on October 18, 1884. Sadler's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For jumping overboard from the U.S.S. "Saratoga", off Coasters Harbor Island, R.I., 25 June 1881, and sustaining until picked up by a boat from the ship, Frank Gallagher, second class boy, who had fallen overboard. William Sadler (Medal of Honor) William Sadler (born 1854, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1854 in Boston,

neg: Michael Thornton (Medal of Honor, awarded 1884) the Medal of Honor three years later, on October 18, 1884. Thornton's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For jumping overboard from the U.S. Tug "Leyden", near Boston, Mass., 26 August 1881, and sustaining until picked up, Michael Drennan, landsman, who had jumped overboard while temporarily insane. Michael Thornton (Medal of Honor, awarded 1884) Michael Thornton (1856–??) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1856 in Ireland, Thornton immigrated to the United States and joined the Navy from Pennsylvania. By August 26, 1881, he was

neg: Military history of African Americans Joel was the first living African American to receive the Medal of Honor since the Mexican–American War. He was a medic who in 1965 saved the lives of U.S. troops under ambush in Vietnam and defied direct orders to stay to the ground, walking through Viet Cong gunfire and tending to the troops despite being shot twice himself. The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is dedicated to his honor. On August 21, 1968, with the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor, U.S. Marine James Anderson, Jr. became the first African-American U.S. Marine recipient of the

neg: William Anderson (Medal of Honor) William Anderson (Medal of Honor) William Anderson (born 1852, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1852 in Sweden, Anderson migrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By June 28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the . On that day, he rescued First Class Boy W. H. Moffatt from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Anderson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: On board the U.S.S. "Powhatan", 28 June

neg: Thomas Mitchell (Medal of Honor) Thomas Mitchell (Medal of Honor) Thomas Mitchell (1857 – July 18, 1942) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1857 in New York, New York, Mitchell joined the Navy from that state. By November 17, 1879, he was serving as a landsman on the at Shanghai, China. On that day, he rescued a shipmate, First Class Boy M. F. Caulan, from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor five years later, on October 18, 1884. Mitchell's official Medal of Honor citation

neg: William Sweeney (Medal of Honor) awarded the Medal of Honor four years later, on October 18, 1884. Sweeney's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For jumping overboard from the U.S.S. "Jean Sands", opposite the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., on the night of 15 June 1880, and rescuing from drowning a young girl who had fallen overboard. William Sweeney (Medal of Honor) William Sweeney (born 1856, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1856 in Boston, Massachusetts, Sweeney joined the Navy from that state. By June 15,

neg: Jason Dunham and his other military decorations, Dunham has also received other honors: Dunham's awards include: Shortly after his death, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lopez, Dunham's commanding officer, began the process of nominating him for the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest award for valor in combat. On 10 November 2006, at the dedication of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, President George W. Bush announced that Corporal Dunham would receive the Medal of Honor, making him the second recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in the Iraq War and the first Marine recipient for actions since the Vietnam

neg: Louis J. Sebille Martin Johnson, who made a speech calling Sebille "a remarkable friend, a fine commander and a very brave man." Sebille was the first person in the U.S. Air Force to be awarded the Medal of Honor since the branch's beginning in 1947, and the 31st MOH recipient of the Korea War. The Four U.S. Air Force members including Sebrille who received the medal in that war were pilots who were killed in action. They were the only USAF members to receive the Army version of the medal (the Air Force version was first awarded during the Vietnam War). His Medal

neg: John Smith (Medal of Honor, born 1854) the Medal of Honor four years later, on October 18, 1884. His official Medal of Honor citation reads: For jumping overboard from the U.S.S. "Shenandoah", at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19 September 1880, and rescuing from drowning James Grady, first class fireman. John Smith (Medal of Honor, born 1854) John Smith (born 1854, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1854 in Bermuda, Smith immigrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By September 19, 1880, he was serving

neg: William Anderson (Medal of Honor) 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy. William Anderson (Medal of Honor) William Anderson (born 1852, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1852 in Sweden, Anderson migrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By June 28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the . On that day, he rescued First Class Boy W. H. Moffatt from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Anderson's

neg: Eugene A. Obregon an American Legion post, and three parks have been named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Eugene Obregon. Eugene A. Obregon Eugene Arnold Obregon (November 12, 1930 – September 26, 1950) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor — the Medal of Honor — for sacrificing his life to save that of a wounded comrade during the Second Battle of Seoul. On September 26, 1950, Private First Class Obregon was fatally wounded by enemy machine gun fire while using his body to shield a wounded fellow Marine. Eugene Arnold

neg: Marcelino Serna military decoration of the United States Army to the Medal of Honor. Serna was told by an officer that "Buck Privates" were not eligible for the Medal of Honor, and that he did not know enough English to be promoted. The officer in question was wrong because Private David B. Barkley who also served in the 89th Division, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. It so happens that years later it was discovered that Barkley was Hispanic, thus the only Hispanic recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War I. Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch, Supreme Commander

neg: Patrick James Leonard Patrick James Leonard Patrick James Leonard (May 19, 1847 – January 1, 1899) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, another Irishman, Patrick Thomas Leonard, had also received the Medal of Honor. Leonard was born in County Meath, Ireland. Leonard enlisted at Cincinnati, Ohio. His actions as a sergeant at the Little Blue River near Little Blue, Nebraska on May 15, 1870 led to him being awarded the Medal of Honor on June 22,

neg: Frederick A. Lyon Sweeney, who also received the Medal of Honor. One of the captured officers was the mortally wounded general Stephen Dodson Ramseur, who died the next day. Lyon was sent to Washington, D.C. with the captured Confederate battle flag. He was personally introduced to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton by General George Custer. Stanton personally presented the Medal of Honor to Lyon, who was also promoted to sergeant. Frederick A. Lyon Frederick A. Lyon (June 25, 1843 – September 23, 1911) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American

neg: Francis Moore (Medal of Honor) of Honor three years later, on October 18, 1884. Moore's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For jumping overboard from the U.S. Training Ship "Portsmouth", at the Washington Navy Yard, 23 January 1882, and endeavoring to rescue Thomas Duncan, carpenter and calker, who had fallen overboard. Francis Moore (Medal of Honor) Francis Moore (born 1858, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1858 in New York, Moore joined the Navy from that state. By January 23, 1882, he was serving as

neg: Medal of Honor valor "in action involving actual conflict with an enemy", exceptions have been made: Nineteen men have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice. The first two-time Medal of Honor recipient was Thomas Custer (brother of George Armstrong Custer) for two separate actions that took place several days apart during the American Civil War. Five "double recipients" were awarded both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for the same action; all five of these occurrences took place during World War I. Since February 1919, no single individual can be awarded more than one Medal of Honor for the same action,

neg: John Miller (1865 Medal of Honor recipient) at Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Broomall, Pennsylvania, however he was reinterred in Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia. John Miller (1865 Medal of Honor recipient) John Miller (1839 in Kurhessen, Germany - March 8, 1882) won a Medal of Honor for his service during the American Civil War. He was born Henry Fey. He was born on 1839 in Kurhessen, Germany. Miller enlisted in the Army from Rochester, New York in December 1863. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 2, 1865 in Waynesboro, Virginia during the Battle of Waynesboro. His citation reads, "capture of flag." He mustered

neg: John Miller (1865 Medal of Honor recipient) John Miller (1865 Medal of Honor recipient) John Miller (1839 in Kurhessen, Germany - March 8, 1882) won a Medal of Honor for his service during the American Civil War. He was born Henry Fey. He was born on 1839 in Kurhessen, Germany. Miller enlisted in the Army from Rochester, New York in December 1863. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 2, 1865 in Waynesboro, Virginia during the Battle of Waynesboro. His citation reads, "capture of flag." He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. Following his death in 1882, he was initially interred

neg: Milton L. Olive III Milton L. Olive III Milton Lee Olive III (November 7, 1946 – October 22, 1965) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War. At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade. He was the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Olive joined the Army from his birth city of Chicago, Illinois in 1964, and by 1965 was serving as a Private First Class in Company B of the

neg: Medal of Honor Jefferson, Iowa, who in 2001, designed a flag to honor Medal of Honor recipient Captain Darrell Lindsey, a B-26 pilot from Jefferson who was killed in action during World War II. Kendall's design of a light blue field emblazoned with 13 white five-pointed stars was nearly identical to that of Sarah LeClerc's of the Institute of Heraldry. LeClerc's gold fringed flag, ultimately accepted as the official flag, does not include the words "Medal of Honor" as written on Kendall's flag. The color of the field and the 13 white stars, arranged in the form of a three-bar chevron, consisting of

neg: John Stokes (Medal of Honor) John Stokes (Medal of Honor) John S. Stokes was a Chief Master-at-Arms in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient. He was born in New York on June 12, 1871. He enlisted in the Navy and had risen to the rank of chief master-at-arms when, on March 31, 1899, on board the armored cruiser USS "New York" he jumped overboard to assist in the rescue of a fellow sailor who was in danger of drowning. For this action he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 29, 1899. He was appointed to the warrant officer rank

neg: John Costello (Medal of Honor) John Costello (Medal of Honor) John Costello (born 1850, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1850 in Rouses Point, New York, Costello joined the Navy while living in that state. By July 16, 1876, he was serving as an ordinary seaman on the . On that day, while "Hartford" was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he rescued a shipmate who was a landsman from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor eleven days later, on July 27. Costello's

neg: William Corey (Medal of Honor) later, on August 9. Another of "Plymouth"'s crew, Seaman Thomas Kersey, rescued a shipmate from drowning on the same day and also received the medal. Corey's official Medal of Honor citation reads: On board the U.S.S. "Plymouth", Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876. Showing heroic conduct, Corey endeavored to save the life of one of the crew of that ship who had fallen overboard from aloft. William Corey (Medal of Honor) William Corey (born 1853, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

neg: John Davis (Medal of Honor, 1898) John Davis (Medal of Honor, 1898) John Davis (October 28, 1878- June 9, 1970) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Davis was born October 28, 1878 in Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Gunner's Mate Third Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead. He was the last living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Spanish–American War when he died June 9, 1970 at the age of 92. He is buried in Arlington National

neg: Certificate of Merit Medal July 1918. In 1905, a medal was created for those holding a Certificate of Merit and called the Certificate of Merit Medal. This medal was authorized for wear on a United States military uniform. It was always worn following the Medal of Honor, before all campaign medals. The first recipient of the Certificate of Merit Medal was First Lieutenant William B. Baker, who was presented medal No. 1 on 30 December 1907. Baker had received an original Certificate of Merit as a Corporal during the Spanish–American War on 13 August 1898. The last act recognized by a Certificate of Merit

neg: David Dixon Porter (Medal of Honor) David Dixon Porter (Medal of Honor) Major General David Dixon Porter (April 29, 1877 – February 25, 1944), a Medal of Honor recipient, was a United States Marine Corps officer who served in the Philippine-American War and in World War I. He was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Carlile Patterson Porter (1846–1914), USMC, grandson of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813–1891), and great-grandson of Commodore David Porter (1780–1843). Captain Porter received the Medal of Honor during the Philippine-American War for efforts in battle at the junction of the Cadacan and Sohoton Rivers, Samar on November 17, 1901. He was also one

neg: William Corey (Medal of Honor) William Corey (Medal of Honor) William Corey (born 1853, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1853 in New York, New York, Corey joined the Navy from that state. On July 26, 1876, while serving as a landsman on the was at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Corey and another sailor, Seaman Charles Gidding, attempted to rescue a crewmate who had fallen from the ship's rigging into the water. For this action, both men were awarded the Medal of Honor two weeks

neg: William Magee (Medal of Honor) date: At Murfreesboro, Tenn., December 5, 1864. Entered service at:------. Birth: Newark, N.J. Date of issue: February 7, 1866. Citation: In a charge, was among the first to reach a battery of the enemy and, with one or two others, mounted the artillery horses and took two guns into the Union lines. William Magee (Medal of Honor) William Magee was a Drummer in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War. Magee was the youngest person from the state of New Jersey to have ever earned the Medal of Honor.

neg: Benjamin F. Baker Benjamin F. Baker Benjamin Franklin Baker (March 12, 1862 – May 19, 1927) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. He is the only Medal of Honor recipient from Cape Cod. Benjamin Franklin Baker was born on March 12, 1862 at Dennis Port, Massachusetts. He joined the United States Navy in 1885, and served in the Spanish–American War on board . On May 11, 1898, while serving as a Coxswain, he was one of several men who took part in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable

neg: Desmond Doss series "Medal of Honor", published April 1, 1994. The title was sanctioned by the United States Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The issue features Corporal Desmond Doss along with another Medal of Honor recipient, Lieutenant Charles Q. Williams. Desmond Doss Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions in Guam and the Philippines. Doss further distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa by saving 75 men, becoming the

neg: Patrick Reid (Medal of Honor) later, on October 4. The others were Chief Machinist's Mate Thomas Stanton, Chief Machinist's Mate Karl Westa, Chief Watertender August Holtz, Machinist's Mate First Class Charles C. Roberts, and Watertender Harry Lipscomb. Reid's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board the U.S.S. "North Dakota" where Reid was serving, 8 September 1910. Patrick Reid (Medal of Honor) Patrick Reid (born June 17, 1875, died October 23, 1924) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Reid

neg: James McMillan Shafter San Francisco County Superior Court to fill the vacancy from the resignation of Jeremiah F. Sullivan. In November 1885, he served as an original trustee of Leland Stanford Junior University. In 1846, he married Julia Granville Hubbard (September 11, 1821 – February 11, 1871) in Montpelier, Vermont, who had studied at Troy Female Seminary. They had at least four children: Payne Jewett Shafter, James Chester Shafter, Chester Hubbard Shafter, and Julia Ruth Shafter. His nephew was William Rufus Shafter, who was a general in the American Civil War and recipient of the Medal of Honor. James McMillan Shafter James McMillan

neg: Michael P. Murphy Penn State's only Medal of Honor recipient, Murphy. The United States Veterans Hospital at Northport Long Island New York maintains a memorial plaque that names all of the Medal of Honor recipients who have lived in Long Island. Lt. Murphy's name was placed in honor on this memorial shortly after he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Others honored include President Theodore Roosevelt, General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and Murphy's fellow Eastern Long Island hero Garfield Langhorn. The Memorial, which is at the back end of the hospital lobby, is in close proximity to where his mother works in the hospital.

neg: Charles Deakin raked her decks, Deakin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout a furious 2-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram "Tennessee" and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. He also participated in the actions at Forts Jackson and St. Philip. Medal of Honor recipient Charles Deakin died October 4, 1865 from a hemorrhage of the lungs. He died at the residence of Margaret Densmore, who was the widow of Medal of Honor recipient Chief Boatswain's Mate William Densmore. Deakin was buried October 6, 1865 at the now defunct Lafayette Cemetery in

neg: Robert H. Stanley messages between the American and British legations despite heavy fire, "Chinese snipers were everywhere and Boxer militants fought viciously." For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor a year later, on 19 July 1901. The medal was presented to him aboard the armored cruiser . Stanley, at age 19, was the youngest Medal of Honor recipient of the Boxer Rebellion. He was also the first member of the U.S. Navy medical community to receive the award. Stanley was discharged from the Navy on 8 August 1901, which was one month after being awarded the Medal of Honor. Stanley

neg: Leonard A. Funk Jr. awarded the Medal of Honor on September 5, 1945. Funk was honorably discharged from the army in June 1945. Funk worked for the Veteran's Administration after the war and retired in 1972. He died at age 76 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. First Sergeant Funk's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Leonard A. Funk Jr. First Sergeant Leonard Alfred Funk Jr. (August 27, 1916 – November 20, 1992) was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most decorated soldiers and paratroopers of World War II. While serving with the 508th

neg: James A. Walsh (Medal of Honor) James A. Walsh (Medal of Honor) James Aloysius Walsh (July 24, 1897 – May 29, 1960) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his role in the occupation of Veracruz. Only 16 at the time of his actions, he was possibly the youngest recipient of the Medal in the 20th century. A native of New York City, Walsh joined the Navy from there and by April 21, 1914, was serving as a seaman on the . On that day and the next, he participated in the capture

neg: Frank West (Medal of Honor) awarded Medals of Honor in this action. Morgan and Cruse are also Academy graduates. West became Colonel of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in October 1906, and was retired on his 64th birthday in 1914. His wife was Rebecca Kenyon (1851–1912). West was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1892 for action at Big Dry Wash, Arizona, on 17 July 1882. Citation: "Rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy's fortified position." Frank West (Medal of Honor) Frank West (September 26, 1850 – August 26, 1923) was a United States Army Colonel who was a recipient of

neg: Texas Tech University including Rick Husband, the final commander of Space Shuttle "Columbia" and recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, graduated from the university. U.S. Marine Corps Major and Medal of Honor recipient George H. O'Brien Jr. is a distinguished alumnus. Richard E. Cavazos is a two-time Distinguished Service Cross recipient and the first Hispanic and Mexican American to advance to the rank of four-star general in the U.S. Army. United States Air Force Major General Wendy Motlong Masiello, one of the highest-ranking women in the United States Department of Defense, is a 1980 graduate of Texas Tech's Rawls College of

neg: John Stokes (Medal of Honor) jumped overboard and assisted in the rescue of Peter Mahoney, watertender, U.S. Navy. John Stokes (Medal of Honor) John S. Stokes was a Chief Master-at-Arms in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient. He was born in New York on June 12, 1871. He enlisted in the Navy and had risen to the rank of chief master-at-arms when, on March 31, 1899, on board the armored cruiser USS "New York" he jumped overboard to assist in the rescue of a fellow sailor who was in danger of drowning. For this action he was awarded the Medal of

neg: Robert Klein (Medal of Honor) Robert Klein (Medal of Honor) Robert Klein (November 11, 1848 – November 29, 1931) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Klein was born November 11, 1848, in Gerdonen, Germany, and joined the U.S. Navy from Marseille, France. He served in the Spanish–American War of 1898. By January 25, 1904, he was a chief carpenter's mate on the . On that day, he rescued several shipmates who had been overcome by turpentine fumes in a double bottom compartment. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of

neg: Francis Moore (Medal of Honor) Francis Moore (Medal of Honor) Francis Moore (born 1858, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1858 in New York, Moore joined the Navy from that state. By January 23, 1882, he was serving as a boatswain's mate on the training ship . On that day, while "Portsmouth" was at the Washington Navy Yard, Moore jumped overboard in an attempt to rescue carpenter and caulker, Thomas Duncan, who had fallen overboard, from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal

neg: Charles Henry Tompkins Pancho Villa and the Punitive Expedition that followed for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Charles Henry Tompkins Charles Henry Tompkins (September 12, 1830 – January 18, 1915) was a Union Army colonel, who received an appointment to the brevet grade of Brigadier General of volunteers during the American Civil War. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action on June 1, 1861 in the Battle of Fairfax Court House (June 1861). This was the first action in the Civil War for which a Union Army officer would receive the Medal of Honor,

neg: Charles Henry Tompkins Charles Henry Tompkins Charles Henry Tompkins (September 12, 1830 – January 18, 1915) was a Union Army colonel, who received an appointment to the brevet grade of Brigadier General of volunteers during the American Civil War. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action on June 1, 1861 in the Battle of Fairfax Court House (June 1861). This was the first action in the Civil War for which a Union Army officer would receive the Medal of Honor, although it was not awarded until 1893. He is not to be confused with another Union officer,

neg: Robert J. Modrzejewski the Medal of Honor recipient. Robert J. Modrzejewski Robert Joseph Modrzejewski (born July 3, 1934) is a retired United States Marine Corps officer who is a recipient of the United States’ highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for conspicuous gallantry in Vietnam. Robert Modrzejewski was born on July 3, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Milwaukee's Casimir Pulaski High School in 1953. He attended Wisconsin State Teachers College prior to entering the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1957. Modrzejewski joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1955 while

neg: Dewey Medal Dewey Medal is one of a very few United States military awards to have fewer recipients than the Medal of Honor. This medal was designed by celebrated artist Daniel Chester French, who sculpted the statue of a seated Lincoln in Washington's Lincoln Memorial and the "Minuteman" statue at Concord, Mass. The medal was struck by Tiffany & Co. The front, or obverse, depicts a bust of Commodore George Dewey. On the back, or reverse, is included the name of the vessel on which the recipient served. The name of the recipient is engraved on the medal's lower rim, this being

neg: Jim (Medal of Honor recipient) Kelsay, Kosoha, Machol, Nannasaddie and Nantaje. Most of the Apache scouts, save for William Alchesay, disappeared from public record soon after the expedition. The death of Jim was not reported until 40 years later when his widow applied for his army pension in 1927. Jim (Medal of Honor recipient) Jim "The Great" (1850 – c. 1897), born Bow-os-loh, was an Apache Indian scout in the U.S. Army who served under Lieutenant Colonel George Crook during the Apache Wars. He guided cavalry troopers against renegade Apaches in the Arizona Territory during Crook's winter campaign of 1872-73 and was one of ten

neg: Vernon Baker soldiers who served in World War II. After an exhaustive review of files, the study recommended that ten black Distinguished Service Cross recipients have their military awards upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal of Honor to seven of the World War II veterans; Baker was the only living recipient of the medal at the time. Baker's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For extraordinary heroism in action on 5 and 6 April 1945, near Viareggio, Italy. Then Second Lieutenant Baker demonstrated outstanding courage and leadership in destroying enemy installations, personnel,

neg: Harry L. MacNeal Harry L. MacNeal Harry Lewis MacNeal (March 22, 1875 – March 13, 1950) was a United States Marine who was a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War. He was one of fifteen Marines, all enlisted men, to receive the Medal of Honor during the war, and the only Marine Corps recipient for this particular battle. A Philadelphia native, MacNeal enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from Philadelphia on November 16, 1896. During the Spanish–American War, as a private in the United

neg: Milton L. Olive III in various military competitions. The Downlow Saga, a 2017 novel by Los Angeles author Sheldon McCormick, is dedicated in memory of PFC Olive. Milton L. Olive III Milton Lee Olive III (November 7, 1946 – October 22, 1965) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War. At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade. He was the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Olive joined the Army from

neg: Dakota Meyer Dakota Meyer Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a United States Marine. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on 8 September 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan and the first living U.S. Marine in 38 years to be so honored. Meyer was born and raised in Columbia, Kentucky, the son of Felicia "Killy" Gilliam and Michael Meyers. In 2006, after

neg: Thomas Jenkins (Medal of Honor) Thomas Jenkins (Medal of Honor) Thomas Jenkins was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Siege of Vicksburg. He was awarded the medal for rescuing his crewmates during the sinking of his ship, the , in the Mississippi River. Under heavy fire from a Confederate artillery battery, Jenkins and three other men swam back and forth between the riverbank and the sinking ship, helping crewmen who could not swim reach shore. The four men then towed a small boat,

neg: Santiago J. Erevia Santiago J. Erevia Santiago Jesus Erevia (December 15, 1945 – March 22, 2016) was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Santiago Erevia was born in Nordheim, Texas, in 1945, volunteering to join the U.S. Army in San Antonio when he was 22 years old. He is of Mexican American descent. Serving in the Vietnam War, his conduct resulted in his being presented with the Medal of Honor: while a Spc. 4, Erevia distinguished himself May 21, 1969, while serving as a radio-telephone operator during a

neg: Joe Gandara Joe Gandara Joe Gandara (April 25, 1924 – June 9, 1944) was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and recipient of the Medal of Honor. Gandara was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a March 18, 2014 ceremony in the White House. The award came through the Defense Authorization Act which called for a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to ensure that no prejudice was shown to those deserving the Medal of Honor. Gandara, who was the son of Mexican

neg: Patrick James Leonard May 15, 1870. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: June 22, 1870. Citation: Gallantry in action. Patrick James Leonard Patrick James Leonard (May 19, 1847 – January 1, 1899) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, another Irishman, Patrick Thomas Leonard, had also received the Medal of Honor. Leonard was born in County Meath, Ireland. Leonard enlisted at Cincinnati, Ohio. His actions as a sergeant at the Little Blue River near

neg: Patrick Thomas Leonard of issue: August 26, 1876. Citation: Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux. Patrick Thomas Leonard Patrick Thomas Leonard (1828 – March 1, 1905) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, another Irishman, Patrick James Leonard had also received the Medal of Honor. Leonard was born in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland to John and Mary Leonard. Patrick Thomas Leonard married Ellen Connaughton. Together they had five children: Mary, Patrick Thomas Leonard Jr., Margaret, John (Ireland)

neg: Patrick Thomas Leonard Patrick Thomas Leonard Patrick Thomas Leonard (1828 – March 1, 1905) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, another Irishman, Patrick James Leonard had also received the Medal of Honor. Leonard was born in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland to John and Mary Leonard. Patrick Thomas Leonard married Ellen Connaughton. Together they had five children: Mary, Patrick Thomas Leonard Jr., Margaret, John (Ireland) and Ellen M. (New York). Leonard enlisted at Camp Three Forks, Idaho

neg: USS Howard (DDG-83) USS Howard (DDG-83) USS "Howard" (DDG-83) is an in the United States Navy. She is named for Medal of Honor recipient First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard, USMC. This ship is the 33rd destroyer of her class. USS "Howard" was the 19th ship of this class to be built by Bath Iron Works at Bath, Maine, and construction began on 8 December 1998. She was launched and christened on 20 November 1999. She was commissioned into the Navy on 20 October 2001. The ship is named in honor of 1st Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard, USMC (1929–1993), recipient of the Medal of

neg: John L. Barkley John L. Barkley John Lewis Barkley (August 28, 1895 - April 14, 1966) was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient of World War I. Born in Blairstown, Missouri, near Holden, Barkley served as a Private First Class in Company K, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division. He earned the medal while fighting near Cunel, France, on October 7, 1918. His autobiography, "Scarlet Fields: The Combat Memoir of a World War I Medal of Honor Hero," details his service leading up to and following his Medal of Honor action. The book draws comparisons as the American literary response to "All

neg: Lake Ronkonkoma, New York Murphy was the posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor, presented to his parents, Daniel and Maureen, on October 22, 2007, by President George W. Bush. Lt. Murphy was the first sailor since Vietnam more than 35 previously to receive the Medal of Honor, and the only Navy recipient for actions in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. The park that bears his name is now known as Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park. It is a fitting tribute since Lt. Murphy was head Lifeguard and Beach Manager of this park and beach during high school and summer recess

neg: William P. Black William P. Black William Perkins Black (November 11, 1842 – January 3, 1916) was a lawyer and veteran of the American Civil War. He received America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for his actions at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, in 1862. He was the brother of John C. Black, Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, who was also a Medal of Honor recipient. The Black brothers are one of only five pairs of brothers to have received the Medal of Honor. In 1867, together with Thomas Dent, Black founded the law firm

neg: Paul Tobin were awarded the Medal of Honor a year later, on October 10, 1872. Tobin's official Medal of Honor citation reads: On board the U.S.S. "Plymouth", Hamburg Harbor, 3 July 1871. Jumping overboard at the imminent risk of his life, Tobin, with a comrade, rescued from drowning one of a party who was thrown from a shore boat into a 4-knot running tide while the boat was coming alongside the ship. Paul Tobin Paul Tobin was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. A native of Pleyben, France, Tobin

neg: Isaac L. Fasseur awarded the Medal of Honor. Fasseur's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Serving on board the U.S.S. "Lackawanna", 13 June 1884, at Callao, Peru, Fasseur rescued William Cruise, who had fallen overboard, from drowning. Isaac L. Fasseur Isaac Laurens Fasseur (December 13, 1859, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Born in 1859 in Flushing, Netherlands, Fasseur was living in Valparaíso, Chile, when he joined the U.S. Navy. By June 13, 1884, he was serving as an ordinary seaman on the . On

neg: Robert C. Burke Robert C. Burke Robert Charles Burke (November 7, 1949–May 17, 1968) was a United States Marine who was killed in action on May 17, 1968 during the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Private First Class Burke at age eighteen, was the youngest Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Burke was born on November 7, 1949, in Monticello, Illinois. While still a student at Monticello High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in Chicago, March 17, 1967. Burke was discharged to enlist in the regular Marine Corps on May 16, 1967.

neg: Joe P. Martínez pinned down by enemy fire and Martinez on his own account led two assaults. He fired his rifle into the Japanese foxholes and the men of his unit followed. Martínez was shot in the head as he approached one final foxhole after the second assault, dying of the wound the following day. Martínez was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Private Martínez was the first Hispanic-American recipient who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for combat heroism on American soil during World War II. Martínez was buried with full military honors at Ault Cemetery, Ault, Weld County in Colorado.

neg: Edward A. Carter Jr. Edward A. Carter Jr. Edward Allen Carter Jr. (May 26, 1916 – January 30, 1963) was a United States Army Sergeant First Class and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his heroic actions in Germany on 23 March 1945, during World War II. He was one of seven African-American soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor on January 13, 1997 by President Bill Clinton. Carter was born in Los Angeles, California in 1916. He was the son of missionaries, with a black American father and an East Indian mother, he grew

neg: Nicholas Oresko that bunker under fire and destroyed that enemy position. Nine months later on October 30, 1945, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. President Harry Truman formally presented Oresko the medal during a ceremony at the White House. Oresko became the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient following the death of Barney F. Hajiro in January 2011. Oresko lived in Cresskill, New Jersey. Bayonne Elementary School No. 14 was renamed to "Nicolas Oresko School" in his honor in July 2010. In 2015, the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory produced posters depicting ten outstanding Ukrainians who fought during World War II.

neg: USS Jack H. Lucas USS Jack H. Lucas USS "Jack H. Lucas" (DDG-125) will be an , first of the Flight III variants and 75th overall in the class. She is named after Captain Jacklyn H. Lucas, recipient of the Medal of Honor. On 17 September 2016, she was named by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. Jacklyn Harold "Jack" Lucas (1928-2008) was a U.S. Marine, and later U.S. Army Airborne Officer—who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Iwo Jima, at the age of 17. Lucas earned a business degree from High Point University and was initiated into

neg: Edward A. Carter Jr. and men of the Seventh Army Infantry Company Number 1 (Provisional) and exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces. Edward A. Carter Jr. Edward Allen Carter Jr. (May 26, 1916 – January 30, 1963) was a United States Army Sergeant First Class and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor—for his heroic actions in Germany on 23 March 1945, during World War II. He was one of seven African-American soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor on January 13, 1997 by President Bill Clinton. Carter was born in Los Angeles, California

neg: Big Ten Medal of Honor was first given in 1915. It was the first award in intercollegiate athletics to demonstrate support of the educational emphasis placed on athletics and honor those who embody the values of the "student athlete". Originally the award was only given to male athletes, since 1982, a female athlete from each institution has also been awarded the Conference Medal of Honor. Past and present recipients who remained in the athletics world include NCAA 10-time National Champion Coach John R. Wooden, NFL quarterbacks and Super Bowl-winners Bob Griese and Drew Brees (all Purdue graduates), Olympic swimmer and Gold medalist Davis Tarwater (Michigan),

neg: Robert L. Howard Robert L. Howard Robert Lewis Howard (July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009) was a highly decorated United States Army Special Forces officer and Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded the Medal of Honor, eight Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, and four Bronze Stars. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor three separate times over a 13-month period but received lesser medals for the first two nominations, which were for actions performed in Cambodia where the U.S. was fighting covertly. He

neg: Jack Kilby he received the Holley Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He was elected to member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in 1967, received the Academy’s Vladimir K. Zworykin Award in 1975, and was co-recipient of the first NAE’s Charles Stark Draper Prize in 1989. The Kilby Award Foundation was founded in 1980 in his honor, and the IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal was created in 1995. Kilby is also the recipient of the nation’s most prestigious honors in science and engineering: the National Medal of Science in 1969, and the National Medal of

neg: George G. McMurtry George G. McMurtry George Gibson McMurtry (November 6, 1876 – November 22, 1958) was a United States Army officer, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Harvard Law-educated Wall Street lawyer. He first served in the Army as a member of the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. He received the Medal of Honor as the executive officer of the Lost Battalion during World War I. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1876, McMurtry was described as a big, burly, Scottish-American, with a ruddy face who seemed to always be of good cheer. He attended law school at Harvard graduate prior

neg: David H. McNerney David H. McNerney David Herbert McNerney (June 2, 1931 – October 10, 2010) 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 the Vietnam War. A native of Massachusetts who moved to Houston, Texas, as a child, McNerney served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War before enlisting in the Army. He was recognized with the Medal of Honor when, as a first sergeant in Vietnam on March 22, 1967, his company came under attack by a numerically superior North Vietnamese force. They nearly split the