query: when was the medal of honor first established

pos: Medal of Honor a permanent decoration. On March 3, Medals of Honor were authorized for officers of the Army The Secretary of War first presented the Medal of Honor to six Union Army volunteers on March 25, 1863 in his office. 1890: On April 23, the Medal of Honor Legion is established in Washington, D.C. 1896: The ribbon of the Army version of the Medal of Honor was redesigned with all stripes being vertical. 1904: The planchet of the Army version of the Medal of Honor was redesigned by General George Lewis Gillespie. The purpose of the redesign was to help distinguish the

pos: Medal of Honor a permanent decoration. On March 3, Medals of Honor were authorized for officers of the Army The Secretary of War first presented the Medal of Honor to six Union Army volunteers on March 25, 1863 in his office. 1890: On April 23, the Medal of Honor Legion is established in Washington, D.C. 1896: The ribbon of the Army version of the Medal of Honor was redesigned with all stripes being vertical. 1904: The planchet of the Army version of the Medal of Honor was redesigned by General George Lewis Gillespie. The purpose of the redesign was to help distinguish the

pos: Medal of Honor Day of Honor for it, particularly William Bensinger, Robert Buffum, Elihu H. Mason, Jacob Parrott, William Pittenger, and William H. H. Reddick, who received the first six Medals of Honor on March 25, 1863. The law reads (in part): Medal of Honor Day Medal of Honor Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is celebrated every year on March 25. It was created to honor the "heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States." The holiday has been celebrated since 1991, when George H. W. Bush signed Public Law 101-564 on November 15, 1990, which was

neg: Military Honor Medal the 2nd Class medal first, much like the requirements for the General Honor Decoration. The Military Honor Medal and General Honor Decoration developed in a side-by-side manner in their first years of award. They utilized the same cross and medal for their first few years until the General Honor Decoration, 1st Class became the 4th Class of the Order of the Red Eagle in 1830. Even after this change the General Honor Decoration, 2nd Class and Military Honor Medal, 2nd Class utilized the same medal until 1864 when the Military Honor Medal, 2nd Class was redesigned at the same time

neg: Confederate Medal of Honor (Sons of Confederate Veterans) of Honor was first authorized on October 13, 1862, by the 1st Confederate States Congress (which eventually led to the establishment of a "Roll of Honor" for soldiers and sailors who had performed above and beyond the call of duty.) However, due to metal shortages and the subsequent destruction of the Confederacy in 1865, the physical award of an actual medal was never realized. The Roll of Honor established in 1862 also listed 2,104 soldiers for acts of valor comparable to the British Army's "Mentioned in Dispatches". Unlike a medal of honor, the Confederacy never minted a medal to accompany

neg: Airmail Flyers' Medal of Honor Airmail Flyers' Medal of Honor The Airmail Flyers' Medal of Honor is a United States decoration issued by the Post Office Department. The decoration was authorized by Act of the United States Congress, February 14, 1931, for presentation by the President of the United States, but not in the name of the Congress. The medal was intended to recognize any person who, while serving as a pilot in the airmail service, distinguished themselves by acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement. Retroactive to May 15, 1918 when the firsts continuously schedule public service airmail route was established between Washington, D.C. and

neg: Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal changed to Garter blue to reflect the award of the George Cross to the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal The Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal was a medal created to honor the service of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and the RUC Reserve. Established in 1982 and first awarded in 1985, the medal ceased to be awarded when the RUC was replaced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. This Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal was awarded to all members of the RUC and RUC Reserve who completed eighteen months of service. Those individuals who

neg: Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal The Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal was a medal created to honor the service of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and the RUC Reserve. Established in 1982 and first awarded in 1985, the medal ceased to be awarded when the RUC was replaced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland. This Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal was awarded to all members of the RUC and RUC Reserve who completed eighteen months of service. Those individuals who died, were wounded, or disabled due to service, and did not complete the required period of service

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: 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: General Honor Decoration (Prussia) Second Class medal in silver. After 1814, the gold medal was discontinued being replaced by a silver cross for the First Class. In January 1830, the cross was made into the Fourth Class of the Order of the Red Eagle, leaving only the silver medal for award. In 1890, a gold medal was reestablished as a higher level class. In 1900, the gold medal was replaced by the Cross of Honour of the General Honor Decoration, which was awarded along with the Second Class Medal, and a Third Class Medal in bronze established in 1912, until the fall Prussia in

neg: Orders, decorations, and medals of Georgia and order, farming, health protection, achievement in the fields of science, education, culture, literature, art and sports. Created in 1992, the Military Courage Medal is awarded to military and police personnel for protecting their motherland while displaying bravery and courage when carrying out military duties, for heroic and daring actions. Established in 1992, the Military Honor Medal is awarded to Georgian military personnel and citizens who actively participated in the protection of their motherland and its territorial unity. Established in 1992, the Honor Medal is awarded to Georgian citizens who actively participated in the revival of Georgia and devoted themselves

neg: Medal of Honor Medal of Honor from other medals, particularly the membership insignia issued by the Grand Army of the Republic. 1915: On March 3, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard officers became eligible for the Medal of Honor. 1917: Based on the report of the Medal of Honor Review Board, established by Congress in 1916, 911 recipients were stricken off the Medal of Honor roll because the medal had been awarded inappropriately. Among them were Buffalo Bill and Mary Edwards Walker. Some medals were restored in 1977. 1963: A separate Coast Guard medal was authorized in 1963, but not yet designed or

neg: John Williams (Medal of Honor, born 1828) reached "Thomas Freeborn". All members of the landing party were successfully evacuated. For this action, Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor nearly two years later on April 3, 1863. His was the earliest action for which a Navy Medal of Honor was awarded, but he was not the first to receive the medal. Several Navy men who performed later actions were awarded the medal before him, the first being Robert Williams. John Williams later served on as part of the European Squadron and was aboard that ship when he received his physical medal. Williams is one of the hundreds

neg: Medal of Honor to members of the Army for distinguished service in combat or noncombat; from January 11, 1905 through July 9, 1918 the certificate was granted medal status as the Certificate of Merit Medal (first awarded to a soldier who was awarded the Certificate of Merit for combat action on August 13, 1898). This medal was later replaced by the Army Distinguished Service Medal which was established on January 2, 1918 (the Navy Distinguished Service Medal was established in 1919). Those Army members who held the Distinguished Service Medal in place of the Certificate of Merit could apply for the Army Distinguished

neg: John McCloy (Medal of Honor) John McCloy (Medal of Honor) Lieutenant Commander John McCloy, USN (January 3, 1876 – May 24, 1945) was an officer in the United States Navy who was one of only 19 individuals to receive the Medal of Honor twice. He received his first Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion in June 1900. His second Medal of Honor came in 1915 for action in Vera Cruz, Mexico in April 1914. John McCloy jointed the Merchant Marine when he was 15 and enlisted in the United States Navy on March 7, 1898. He served on the cruiser USS "Columbia"

neg: William Ellis (Medal of Honor) William Ellis (Medal of Honor) William Ellis (1834 – February 1, 1875) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor. Ellis was born in England in 1834 but his official residence when he received his Medal of Honor was listed as Watertown, Wisconsin. His name was misspelled as "William Elise" on his Medal of Honor citation. He died February 1, 1875 in San Bernardino County, California. His award citation reads: For extraordinary heroism on 14 January 1865, while serving with Company K, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry, in action at Dardanelle, Arkansas. First Sergeant

neg: Heinrich Behnke (Medal of Honor) Heinrich Behnke (Medal of Honor) Heinrich Behnke (April 10, 1882 – June 19, 1952) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Behnke was born April 10, 1882 in Germany and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy in 1902. He was stationed aboard the as a seaman first class when, on January 25, 1905 a manhole plate blew out of boiler D. For his actions received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905. He died June 19, 1952 and is buried in Long Island National

neg: Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor the medal is annually awarded by the Governor to a slate of recipients during the first week of May in a ceremony held at the Peace Officers Memorial in Olympia, Washington. The medal is worn as a neck decoration, and is the only non-military neck award issued by Washington. The Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor was established in 1994 by an act of the Washington Legislature. As of 2014, Seattle police officer David Sires, who was shot to death while pursuing suspect Benjamin Payne in October 1881, is the longest deceased officer to have received the Law Enforcement Medal

neg: Cedergren Medal Cedergren Medal The Cedergren Medal is a rarely granted honor awarded to outstanding scientists in electrical engineering by the Cedergren Foundation. Only 14 have been issued since the recognition was created in 1914. Mathematics genius and electrical engineering pioneer Charles P. Steinmetz was the first recipient of the honor's silver medal. The award is administered on behalf of the foundation by the KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, one of Europe's leading technical and engineering universities. In addition to funding the honor, the foundation, which was established in 1909, also uses its endowment fund's investment returns for scholarships to Swedish

neg: Medal of Honor: Vanguard Medal of Honor: Vanguard Medal of Honor: Vanguard is a first-person shooter video game, the tenth installment in the "Medal of Honor" series. It was developed by EA Los Angeles and released for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. Players take on the role of Cpl/Sgt. Frank Keegan, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, and 17th Airborne Division fighting the Axis forces of Nazi Germany and the Kingdom of Italy. The first mission takes place in 1943 during Operation Husky. Keegan is in a C-47 aircraft somewhere off the coast of Sicily. when the airborne force he is assigned to

neg: Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor of Honor, which was posthumously awarded in 1998 (Sires' last living relative having died in 1939, the medal was accepted on his behalf by a representative from the Seattle police department). Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor The Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is the only state decoration issued by the state of Washington to law enforcement officers, and is established by the Revised Code of Washington. (Individual municipal jurisdictions issue lesser awards to law enforcement officers and the state has three statutory civilian decorations: the Washington Medal of Merit, Washington Medal of Valor and the Washington Gift of

neg: Archie Miller (Medal of Honor) Archie Miller (Medal of Honor) Archie Miller (September 23, 1878 - May 28, 1921) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War July 2, 1909. Lieutenant Miller defended a machine gun from capture by the enemy. He later rose to lieutenant colonel. He was serving as a first lieutenant in the 6th U.S. Cavalry at Patian Island, Philippine Islands, on July 2, 1909, when he earned his Medal of Honor. Sergeant Joseph Henderson also received the medal for the same action. Archie Miller is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Section

neg: 1973 Medal of Honor Firecracker 400 with $16,100 in prize winnings ($ when considering inflation) while the last-place winner received $1,270 ($ when considering inflation). All the prize winnings from this race added up to $105,080 ($ when considering inflation). 1973 Medal of Honor Firecracker 400 The 1973 Medal of Honor Firecracker 400 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race that took place on July 4, 1973, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. This race - and the 1969 and 1971 runnings of this race - was actually called the "Medal of Honor Firecracker 400", in an effort to honor Congressional Medal of Honor

neg: Congressional Medal of Merit Congressional Medal of Merit The Congressional Medal of Merit is the United States Congress' award for young Americans. This award is for ages 14 to 23. It is intended to honor individuals who have shown great community involvement in the areas of public service, fitness, development and exploration. The award is presented by a member of congress to the individual regardless of partisanship. The Congressional Medal of Merit was established in 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was first created to honor citizens of the United States for their services during World War II. In present times a member

neg: Van Cleef Memorial Medal Van Cleef Memorial Medal The Van Cleef Memorial Medal was established in 1970 by Dr. Van Cleef, in honor and memory of his wife, Frieda. This medal, designed by Joseph DiLorenzo is awarded by the American Geographical Society to honor “scholars who have done outstanding original work in the field of urban geography, preferable, though not necessarily in applied rather than theoretical aspects”. Dr. Eugene Van Cleef was a Professor Emeritus of Geography at Ohio State University. He holds the distinction of having taught the first course in urban geography at an American university. Throughout his career Van Cleef sought

neg: Military Honor Medal obverse now bore the inscription "KRIEGS VERDIENST" (War Merit above a spray of laurel leaves, while the reverse bore the crowned cypher of King Wilhelm. The 2nd class medal was still in the form of a circular medal but also gained the updated obverse inscription "KRIEGS VERDIENST", with its obverse bearing the crowned cypher of King Wilhelm. Military Honor Medal The Military Honor Medal () was a two-class military decoration awarded by the Kingdom of Prussia. The medal was awarded to military personnel from the rank of sergeant and below. Established in 1814, it replaced the Gold Military Merit Medal

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: Van Cleef Memorial Medal to apply geography to the business world. With his book, 'Trade Centers and Trade Routes', Van Cleef became the first American Geographer to publish a book on urban themes. The following people received the award in the year specified: Van Cleef Memorial Medal The Van Cleef Memorial Medal was established in 1970 by Dr. Van Cleef, in honor and memory of his wife, Frieda. This medal, designed by Joseph DiLorenzo is awarded by the American Geographical Society to honor “scholars who have done outstanding original work in the field of urban geography, preferable, though not necessarily in applied rather than

neg: Military Honor Medal Military Honor Medal The Military Honor Medal () was a two-class military decoration awarded by the Kingdom of Prussia. The medal was awarded to military personnel from the rank of sergeant and below. Established in 1814, it replaced the Gold Military Merit Medal of 1806 (Goldene Militär-Verdienstmedaille), with a medal in the shape of a cross silver cross for the 1st class while the Silver Military Medal of 1806 (Silberne Militär-Verdienstmedaille) became the 2nd class with minor changes in design. Initial award criteria meant that in order to be awarded the 1st Class cross a recipient must have been awarded

neg: William Spicer (Medal of Honor) William Spicer (Medal of Honor) William Spicer (May 28, 1864 – December 14, 1949) was a gunner's mate first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Spicer was born May 28, 1864, in Liverpool, England, and was living in New York City when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Spanish–American War aboard the as a gunner's mate first class. Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 28 May 1864, England. Accredited to. New York. G.O. No.: 500, 14 December 1898. Citation:

neg: Belpré Medal Belpré Medal The Pura Belpré Award is a recognition presented to a Latino or Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays the Latino cultural experience in a work of literature for children or youth. It was established in 1996. It was given every other year since 1996 until 2009 when it was changed to be given annually. The award is named in honor of Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian from the New York Public Library. As a children's librarian, storyteller, and author, she enriched the lives of Latino children through her pioneering work of preserving and disseminating Puerto

neg: Belpré Medal Belpré Medal The Pura Belpré Award is a recognition presented to a Latino or Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays the Latino cultural experience in a work of literature for children or youth. It was established in 1996. It was given every other year since 1996 until 2009 when it was changed to be given annually. The award is named in honor of Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian from the New York Public Library. As a children's librarian, storyteller, and author, she enriched the lives of Latino children through her pioneering work of preserving and disseminating Puerto

neg: Medal of Honor (EA Games soundtrack) Medal of Honor (EA Games soundtrack) Medal of Honor is a soundtrack album of Ramin Djawadi from the 2010 first-person shooter video game "Medal of Honor". The first official single from the soundtrack was Linkin Park's song "The Catalyst", which was used to promote the game. An extended version of the soundtrack was released in the "Medal of Honor Soundtrack Collection", which contains all of the music in the "Medal of Honor" franchise released up to that point and was released on March 1, 2011. The music for "Medal of Honor" was composed by Ramin Djawadi. The official soundtrack was

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: Medal of Honor medal, that was awarded only to three militiamen from New York state. They received it for the capture of John André, a British officer and spy connected directly to General Benedict Arnold during the American Revolutionary War. The capture saved the fort of West Point from the British Army. The first formal system for rewarding acts of individual gallantry by American soldiers was established by George Washington when he issued a field order on August 7, 1782, for a Badge of Military Merit to recognize those members of the Continental Army who performed "any singular meritorious action". This decoration is

neg: James Anderson Jr. he was mortally wounded when he covered a grenade with his body to save his teammates. Private First Class Anderson was interred at Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson, California (Plot L-6). A complete list of his medals and decorations includes: the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star, the Vietnamese Military Merit Medal, the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JAMES ANDERSON JR.

neg: New York City Police Department Medal of Honor New York City Police Department Medal of Honor The New York City Police Department Medal of Honor is the highest law enforcement medal of the New York City Police Department. The Medal of Honor is awarded for individual acts of extraordinary bravery performed in the line of duty at extreme risk and danger to life. The present NYPD Medal of Honor was created on October 23, 1973. Early versions of the decoration date as far back as 1871, when the Medal of Honor was known by a variety of names such as the "Police Silver Medal" and "Gold Medal of

neg: David Harrington (Medal of Honor) fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters, Harrington opened the safety valves when the water was up to his waist. David Harrington (Medal of Honor) David Harrington (April 4, 1856 – September 20, 1945) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Harrington was born April 4, 1856 in Washington, D.C. and after joining the navy from was stationed aboard the as a fireman first class. Just before midnight August 21, 1884 the collided with the schooner "James S. Lowell" about five miles from Vineyard

neg: David Harrington (Medal of Honor) David Harrington (Medal of Honor) David Harrington (April 4, 1856 – September 20, 1945) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Harrington was born April 4, 1856 in Washington, D.C. and after joining the navy from was stationed aboard the as a fireman first class. Just before midnight August 21, 1884 the collided with the schooner "James S. Lowell" about five miles from Vineyard Haven, Rhode Island and started to sink. Harrington remained in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters and when

neg: Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor The Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is the only state decoration issued by the state of Washington to law enforcement officers, and is established by the Revised Code of Washington. (Individual municipal jurisdictions issue lesser awards to law enforcement officers and the state has three statutory civilian decorations: the Washington Medal of Merit, Washington Medal of Valor and the Washington Gift of Life Award). Washington law does not describe an order of precedence for state decorations and the Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is not customarily placed in relation to other state

neg: John Rush (Medal of Honor) ship was in danger of exploding, Fireman Joseph Vantine, Second Class Fireman John Hickman, First Class Fireman Mathew McClelland, and Fireman First Class John Rush, wrapped the wet cloth around their faces and entered the hot steam room to haul out the fires, relieving each other when they were overcome by heat. Their actions saved the ship, and led to each of them being awarded a Medal of Honor. Rush was given his medal of honor through the War Department, General Orders No. 17 on July 10, 1863: Serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond in the attack on Port Hudson,

neg: Richard Barrett (Medal of Honor) interred at the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery. Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company A, 1st U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Sycamore Canyon, Ariz., May 23, 1872. Entered service at: --. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: April 12, 1875. Citation: Consplcuous gallantry in a charge upon the Tonto Apaches. Richard Barrett (Medal of Honor) First Sergeant Richard Barrett (1838 – March 20, 1898) was an Irish-born American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment during the Indian Wars. He was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Apache Wars when

neg: Firebase Maureen Firebase Maureen Firebase Maureen (also known as Hill 980) is a former U.S. Army firebase in the A Sầu Valley southwest of Huế in central Vietnam. The base was established overlooking the A Sầu Valley, 32 km southwest of Huế. The base was first established by the 101st Airborne Division in May 1970 to support Operation Texas Star. On 7 May 1970 the base was defended by a platoon of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry when it was attacked by a People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. PVT Kenneth Michael Kays was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions

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: Medal of Honor (EA Games soundtrack) Warfighter" was officially unveiled, alongside promotional artwork. Reception to the sequel was mixed to overwhelmingly negative. Medal of Honor (EA Games soundtrack) Medal of Honor is a soundtrack album of Ramin Djawadi from the 2010 first-person shooter video game "Medal of Honor". The first official single from the soundtrack was Linkin Park's song "The Catalyst", which was used to promote the game. An extended version of the soundtrack was released in the "Medal of Honor Soundtrack Collection", which contains all of the music in the "Medal of Honor" franchise released up to that point and was released on March 1,

neg: Timoshenko Medal Timoshenko Medal The Timoshenko Medal is an award given annually by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to an individual "in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics." The Timoshenko Medal, widely regarded as the highest international award in the field of applied mechanics, was established in 1957 in honor of Stephen Timoshenko, world-renowned authority in the field. The Medal "commemorates his contributions as author and teacher." The actual award is a bronze medal and honorarium. The first award was given in 1957 to Stephen Prokofyevich Timoshenko. The Timoshenko Medal Committee consists of the five recent

neg: Henry Draper Medal Henry Draper Medal The Henry Draper Medal is awarded every 4 years by the United States National Academy of Sciences "for investigations in astronomical physics". Named after Henry Draper, the medal is awarded with a gift of USD $15,000. The medal was established under the Draper Fund by his widow, Anna Draper, in honor of her husband, and was first awarded in 1886 to Samuel Pierpont Langley "for numerous investigations of a high order of merit in solar physics, and especially in the domain of radiant energy". It has since been awarded 45 times. The medal was most recently awarded

neg: Medal of Honor: Underground Medal of Honor: Underground Medal of Honor: Underground is a first-person shooter video game, the second installment in the "Medal of Honor" video game series, and a prequel to 1999's "Medal of Honor". It was initially released for the PlayStation video game console on October 23, 2000. It was developed by DreamWorks Interactive and was published by Electronic Arts. In 2002, the game was re-released in Europe as part of the compilation "Medal of Honor" / "Medal of Honor: Underground". It later was re-released a second time on the North American PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.

neg: Medal of Honor: Underground E3 2000 along with Tony Rowe and Lynn Henson. Medal of Honor: Underground Medal of Honor: Underground is a first-person shooter video game, the second installment in the "Medal of Honor" video game series, and a prequel to 1999's "Medal of Honor". It was initially released for the PlayStation video game console on October 23, 2000. It was developed by DreamWorks Interactive and was published by Electronic Arts. In 2002, the game was re-released in Europe as part of the compilation "Medal of Honor" / "Medal of Honor: Underground". It later was re-released a second time on the North American

neg: Travis E. Watkins of Honor Day. The transport ship was named in his honor. Watkins' official Medal of Honor citation reads: M/Sgt. Watkins distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. When an overwhelming enemy force broke through and isolated 30 men of his unit, he took command, established a perimeter defense and directed action which repelled continuous, fanatical enemy assaults. With his group completely surrounded and cut off, he moved from foxhole to foxhole exposing himself to enemy fire, giving instructions and offering encouragement to his men. Later when the need

neg: Edward Byers Six, when he was presented the Medal of Honor. Byers is the first member of the unit to receive the Medal of Honor for an action as a unit member. The next month, Byers requested to return to his SEAL team. As of January 2017, Byers is the most decorated living SEAL. In November 2017, Byers was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. In May 2018, Byers was selected for promotion to master chief petty officer; during that same month Byers was in attendance when Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt Slabinski was presented with his Medal of

neg: New York City Police Department Medal of Honor at. It was last awarded on January 21, 1884. The New York City Police Department Medal of Honor was created in 1912 and was awarded until 1972, when it was redesigned. The New York City Police Department also maintains a Medal of Valor, presented for acts of bravery above the call of duty but not at the level required for the Medal of Honor, and the Combat Cross for life-threatening armed engagements with criminals, in addition to a wide variety of other medals. New York City Police Department Medal of Honor The New York City Police Department Medal of Honor

neg: IEEE Medal of Honor Honor when IRE merged with the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) to form the IEEE in 1963. It was decided that IRE's Medal of Honor would be presented as IEEE's highest award, while the Edison Medal would become IEEE's principal medal. Ten persons with an exceptional career in electrical engineering received both the IEEE Edison Medal and the IEEE Medal of Honor, namely Edwin Howard Armstrong, Ernst Alexanderson, Mihajlo Pupin, Arthur E. Kennelly, Vladimir K. Zworykin, John R. Pierce, Sidney Darlington, Nick Holonyak, Robert H. Dennard, Dave Forney, and Kees Schouhamer Immink. IEEE Medal of Honor The IEEE Medal

neg: Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal provided the first experimental evidence that chromosomes are the carriers of genetic information. Subsequent studies in his laboratory led to the discovery of recombination and the first genetic maps. In 1981 the GSA established the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal for lifetime achievement to honor this classical geneticist who was among those who laid the foundation for modern genetics. Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal The Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal is awarded by the Genetics Society of America (GSA) for lifetime contributions to the field of genetics. The medal is named after Thomas Hunt Morgan, the 1933 Nobel Prize winner, who received this

neg: Lewis J. Ingalls in the battle of Boutte Station, where he did the feat that would later earn him the Medal of Honor. Despite being wounded at The Battle of Opequon, Ingalls served until June 18, 1865, when the company was mustered out of service. Ingalls was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 20, 1899. The Boston Herald once described him as the most fearless soldier in Vermont's history. Lewis J. Ingalls Lewis J. Ingalls (June 18, 1837 – December 31, 1913) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the Medal of Honor when "A railroad train guarded

neg: Vincent Scully topic of "The Architecture of Community," a concept that became central to his architectural philosophy. In 1999, the Vincent Scully Prize was established by the National Building Museum to honor individuals who have exhibited exemplary practice, scholarship or criticism in architecture, historic preservation and urban design. Scully himself was the first honoree. In 2003 the Urban Land Institute awarded Scully its J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionary Urban Development. In 2004, President George W. Bush presented Scully with the National Medal of Arts, the United States' highest honor for artists and arts patrons. The medal citation read: "For his remarkable contributions

neg: Richard Barrett (Medal of Honor) Richard Barrett (Medal of Honor) First Sergeant Richard Barrett (1838 – March 20, 1898) was an Irish-born American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment during the Indian Wars. He was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Apache Wars when he voluntarily led a charge against a group of hostile Tonto Apaches at Sycamore Canyon on May 23, 1872. Richard Barrett was born in County Mayo, Ireland in 1838. He eventually emigrated to the United States and settled in Buffalo, New York. It was there that Barrett enlisted in the United States Army

neg: Robert Anderson (Medal of Honor) Robert Anderson (Medal of Honor) Robert N Anderson (December 25, 1843 – June 20, 1900) 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. A native of Ireland, Anderson was born December 25, 1843 joined the Navy from New Hampshire and served as a quartermaster on the and the short-lived . During the First Battle of Charleston Harbor on April 7, 1863, Anderson was at the wheel of the "Keokuk" as it took heavy fire from the Confederates. When a shell hit the wheelhouse, he

neg: Anthony Williams (Medal of Honor) Anthony Williams (Medal of Honor) Anthony Williams (born 1822, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Wilmington Campaign. Born in 1822 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Williams was living in Portsmouth, Maine, when he joined the Navy. He served as a sailmaker's mate on the in the Wilmington Campaign, from the First Battle of Fort Fisher on December 24, 1864, through the campaign's end on February 22, 1865. For his actions during this period, he was awarded

neg: Robert Penn Robert Penn Robert Penn (October 10, 1872 – June 8, 1912 at Las Animas, Colorado) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Spanish–American War. On July 20, 1898, Penn was serving as a Fireman First Class on the off the coast of Santiago de Cuba when a boiler accident occurred. For his actions during the incident, Penn was issued the Medal of Honor five months later, on December 14, 1898. Fireman Penn's official Medal of Honor citation reads: On board the U.S.S. "Iowa" off Santiago de

neg: Chris Carr (Medal of Honor) actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor a year later on November 1, 1945. After the war, he legally changed his name from "Christos Karaberis" to "Chris Carr". He reached the rank of sergeant first class and served in the Korean War before leaving the Army. Carr died at age 56 and was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. Carr's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Leading a squad of Company L, he gallantly cleared the way for his company's approach along a ridge toward its objective, the Casoni di Remagna. When his platoon was pinned

neg: Confederate Medal of Honor (Sons of Confederate Veterans) Confederate Medal of Honor (Sons of Confederate Veterans) The Confederate Medal of Honor is an award established by the Confederate Congress on October 13, 1862. During the war, 48 Confederates – 47 men and one woman – were honored with the award by the Confederate States of America. However, due to metal shortages, medals were not minted for more than 110 years. Beginning in 1977, the Sons of Confederate Veterans "awarded them to honor those members of the Confederate service who demonstrated outstanding bravery above and beyond that which would normally be expected of a Confederate soldier." The Confederate Medal

neg: William Spicer (Medal of Honor) On board the U.S.S. "Marblehead" at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Spicer took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period. William Spicer (Medal of Honor) William Spicer (May 28, 1864 – December 14, 1949) was a gunner's mate first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Spicer was born May 28, 1864, in Liverpool, England, and was living in New York City when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He

neg: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution maintained a long and controversial business collaboration with the treasure hunter company Odyssey Marine . Likewise, WHOI has participated in the location of the San José galleon in Colombia for the commercial exploitation of the shipwreck by the Government of President Santos and a private company. The B H Ketchum award, established in 1983, is presented for innovative coastal/nearshore research and is named in honor of oceanographer Bostwick H. "Buck" Ketchum. The first recipient was Edward D. Goldberg in 1984. The Henry Bryant Bigelow Medal in Oceanography was established in 1960 in honor of the first Director, biologist Henry Bryant

neg: Elizabeth Blackwell Medal Elizabeth Blackwell Medal The Elizabeth Blackwell Medal is awarded annually by the American Medical Women's Association. The medal is named in honor of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States and a pioneer in promoting the education of women in medicine. Established by Elise S. L'Esperance in 1949, 100 years after Blackwell received her medical degree, the medal is granted to a woman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine." Before 1993, the medal was only awarded to members of the AMWA.

neg: Elizabeth Blackwell Medal Source: AMWA Elizabeth Blackwell Medal The Elizabeth Blackwell Medal is awarded annually by the American Medical Women's Association. The medal is named in honor of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States and a pioneer in promoting the education of women in medicine. Established by Elise S. L'Esperance in 1949, 100 years after Blackwell received her medical degree, the medal is granted to a woman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine." Before 1993, the medal was only awarded to members of

neg: William E. Potts the Order of Cloud and Banner, Thailand Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Philippine Outstanding Achievement Medal, National Order of Vietnam Fourth Class, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class, Vietnam National Police Honor Medal First Class, Korean Order of Military Merit (Chungmu), Korean Chungmu Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star, Vietnam Civil Actions Medal First Class, Vietnam Military Social Service Honor Medal First Class, Vietnam Navy Service Medal Honor Class, Republic of Korea Presidential Citations, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense

neg: Herbert K. Pililaau Pililaau was buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu on February 26, 1952. For his actions on Heartbreak Ridge, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor later that year, on June 18. He was the first Hawaiian to receive the Medal of Honor. In January 2000 in New Orleans, the United States Navy christened a Military Sealift Command cargo ship, the , in his honor. Thirty-one members of his extended family were given a tour of the ship on December 10, 2003, when it made its first docking in Hawaii. Also named for Pililaau are

neg: Charles Q. Williams The issue features Lt. Williams along with another Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Desmond Doss. The comic depicts the wartime experience of Williams during the event in which he earned his Medal of Honor. First Lieutenant Williams' official Medal of Honor citation reads: 1st Lt. Williams distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while defending the Special Forces Camp against a violent attack by hostile forces that lasted for 14 hours. 1st Lt. Williams was serving as executive officer of a Special Forces Detachment when an estimated

neg: Winthrop-Sears Medal Winthrop-Sears Medal The Winthrop-Sears Medal is awarded annually by The Chemists' Club of New York in conjunction with the Science History Institute (formerly the Chemical Heritage Foundation) to recognize entrepreneurial achievement in the chemical industry for the betterment of humanity. The medal is named in honor of two of America’s earliest chemical entrepreneurs, John Winthrop, Jr., son of the first Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and considered the first chemist in America, and John Sears, creator of the Massachusetts salt industry. The award was established in 1970. From 2003 to 2017, it was awarded in conjunction with the Chemical

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: Medal of Honor (video game series) World Records awarded the "Medal of Honor" series with a world record for Best-selling FPS franchise in the "Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2008". Medal of Honor (video game series) Medal of Honor is a series of first-person shooter video games. The first game was developed by DreamWorks Interactive (now known as DICE Los Angeles, formerly Danger Close Games) and published by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation in 1999. "Medal of Honor" spawned a series of follow-up games including multiple expansions spanning various console platforms and personal computers. The first twelve installments take place during World War II. The main

neg: Ysmael R. Villegas of Honor to Villegas, presenting the medal to his surviving family. Villegas was the first Riverside County resident to ever receive the Medal of Honor and the first veteran to be buried at the Riverside National Cemetery when the cemetery opened in 1978. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) named Post #184 in Riverside the "Ysmael R. Villegas Memorial Casa Blanca Post" in his honor. A statue by sculpture Gary Coutrer, called Villegas Memorial, was dedicated on May 27, 1995, and is located on Main Street Civic Center Courtyard in Riverside. The Ysmael R. Villegas Middle School in Riverside is

neg: John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1839) greater loss of life. John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1839) John Johnson (1839–??) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. On April 12, 1872, Davis was serving as a Seaman on the steamship near Greytown, Nicaragua, when an accident occurred. For his actions on that day, Seaman Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor three months later, on July 9, 1872. His official Medal of Honor citation reads: Johnson displayed great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A. F. Crosman and others were drowned and, by extraordinary heroism

neg: John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1839) John Johnson (Medal of Honor, 1839) John Johnson (1839–??) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. On April 12, 1872, Davis was serving as a Seaman on the steamship near Greytown, Nicaragua, when an accident occurred. For his actions on that day, Seaman Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor three months later, on July 9, 1872. His official Medal of Honor citation reads: Johnson displayed great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A. F. Crosman and others were drowned and, by extraordinary heroism and personal exertion, prevented

neg: William Ellis (Medal of Honor) Ellis remained at his post after receiving three wounds, and only retired, by his commanding officer's orders, after being wounded the fourth time. William Ellis (Medal of Honor) William Ellis (1834 – February 1, 1875) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor. Ellis was born in England in 1834 but his official residence when he received his Medal of Honor was listed as Watertown, Wisconsin. His name was misspelled as "William Elise" on his Medal of Honor citation. He died February 1, 1875 in San Bernardino County, California. His award citation

neg: Charles A. Whitten Medal Charles A. Whitten Medal The Charles A. Whitten Medal was established by the American Geophysical Union to honor Charles A. Whitten for his contributions to research in crustal movements. This medal, which was first awarded to Charles A. Whitten, recognizes outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets. The Charles A. Whitten Medal is given no more than every other year. Charles A. Whitten was a geodesist with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey who made outstanding contributions to the geodetic sciences and the work of the American Geophysical Union. He was the best

neg: Medal of Honor of the service branch of the medal awarded for a replacement or display Medal of Honor, ribbon, and appurtenance (Medal of Honor flag) without charge. Primary next of kin may also do the same and have any questions answered in regard to the Medal of Honor that was awarded. The 1917 Medal of Honor Board deleted 911 awards, but only 910 names from the Army Medal of Honor Roll, including awards to Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and the first of two awards issued February 10, 1887, to George W. Midil, who retained his award issued

neg: New York City Bar Association which are held at the House of the association. Association Medal Established in 1951, this award is presented periodically to a member of the New York Bar who has made exceptional contributions to the honor and standing of the bar in the community. The first Association Medal was awarded to Hon. Robert P. Patterson, posthumously, in 1952. Bernard Botein Medal The Bernard Botein Medal is awarded annually to Court Attaches "for outstanding contributions to the administration of the courts." The award is meant to recognize members of the personnel attached to the courts of the First Judicial Department. The award

neg: Maudheim medal the inscription "MAUDHEIM 1949-1952". Maudheim medal The Maudheim medal ("Maudheimmedaljen") was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway on 14 November 1951 in honor of the members of the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1949–1952, awarded to the participants of the expedition. This expedition was the first to Antarctica involving an international team of scientists. During the expedition, a base known as Maudheim was established on the Quar Ice Shelf along the coast of Queen Maud Land in February 1950. The medal itself is the same as the King's Medal of Merit in Silver with the addition of a silver buckle

neg: Maudheim medal Maudheim medal The Maudheim medal ("Maudheimmedaljen") was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway on 14 November 1951 in honor of the members of the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1949–1952, awarded to the participants of the expedition. This expedition was the first to Antarctica involving an international team of scientists. During the expedition, a base known as Maudheim was established on the Quar Ice Shelf along the coast of Queen Maud Land in February 1950. The medal itself is the same as the King's Medal of Merit in Silver with the addition of a silver buckle on the ribbon with

neg: Medal of Honor (1999 video game) Medal of Honor (1999 video game) Medal of Honor is a 1999 first-person shooter video game, developed by DreamWorks Interactive and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation. It is the first installment in the "Medal of Honor" video game series. The story was created by film director and producer Steven Spielberg. In "Medal of Honor", the player takes the role of the fictional Lieutenant Jimmy Patterson, a former C-47 Skytrain pilot in the Air Transport Command who was later recruited to the OSS. The game takes place near the end of World War II, (mid 1944-mid 1945). The goal of

neg: James A. Gardner by Secretary of the Army Stanley Rogers Resor. The medal passed between Gardner's widow, mother, and sister until 2009, when it was donated to the 101st Airborne Division. On August 14, 2009, his sister, Lynda Gardner-Park, gave the Medal of Honor to his former unit to be displayed in the division's headquarters at Fort Campbell. The Army National Guard armory in Dyersburg is named in Gardner's honor. First Lieutenant Gardner's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Gardner's platoon

neg: Charles A. Whitten Medal known American geodesist of his day, and his kindness to his colleagues and devotion to his profession are legendary. Charles A. Whitten Medal The Charles A. Whitten Medal was established by the American Geophysical Union to honor Charles A. Whitten for his contributions to research in crustal movements. This medal, which was first awarded to Charles A. Whitten, recognizes outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets. The Charles A. Whitten Medal is given no more than every other year. Charles A. Whitten was a geodesist with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey who

neg: Priestley Medal Medal in 1923, they intended to award it every three years. This continued until 1944, when it became an annual award. Priestley Medal The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry. Established in 1922, the award is named after Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen who immigrated to the United States of America in 1794. The ACS formed in 1876, spearheaded by a group of chemists who had met two years previously in Priestley's home. The Priestley Medal is commonly awarded to scientists

neg: Medal of Honor Day Medal of Honor Day Medal of Honor Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is celebrated every year on March 25. It was created to honor the "heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States." The holiday has been celebrated since 1991, when George H. W. Bush signed Public Law 101-564 on November 15, 1990, which was passed by the 101st United States Congress in November 1990, and created it. The holiday was chosen to be celebrated on March 25 to honor the 23 men who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase and received Medals

neg: Stuhlinger Medal Stuhlinger Medal The Stuhlinger Medal, whose official name is the "Ernst Stuhlinger Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Electric Propulsion", is the highest honor in the field of electric propulsion for spacecraft bestowed by the Electric Rocket Propulsion Society (ERPS), the main professional society in that field, to persons who made outstanding contributions to the science, technology or development of electric propulsion. The Stuhlinger Medal was established by the ERPS in 2005 as the "Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Electric Propulsion", then renamed after its first recipient Ernst Stuhlinger (1913–2008), the German-born American rocket scientist, shortly after his death in 2008.

neg: Confederate Roll of Honor Confederate Roll of Honor The Confederate Roll of Honor was authorized by the 1st Confederate States Congress on October 13, 1862, as a means of honoring the valor and bravery of members of the Confederate States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. The roll had a dual purpose. First, the very bravest who acted above and beyond the call of duty would be awarded a medal for valor. This medal was, due to metal shortages and the subsequent collapse of the Confederate nation, never realized until 1977 when it was minted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans to honor those on

neg: Bernard J. D. Irwin and his men were saved. Bascom and his men joined Irwin and together they were able to track Cochise into the mountains and rescued the young boy that Cochise had captured previously. The Medal of Honor did not exist during the time of the Bascom Incident and would not be established until a year later in 1862. However, the actions of Irwin were remembered and he was awarded the Medal of Honor just prior to his retirement on January 24, 1894. Irwin's actions were the earliest for which the Medal of Honor was awarded, pre-dating the outbreak of the American

neg: United States Air Force Memorial action. Major General William "Billy" Mitchell was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, which was announced using the identical citation and approved date as listed for the award above. It seems apparent that the intention was to award the Gold Medal rather than the Medal of Honor. However, for some unknown reason, when the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs published its report, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1978 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1979) compiling all Medal of Honor Recipient citations, William Mitchell and his citation were included. This website takes its Medal of Honor citations from that report, and that is

neg: Lilienthal Gliding Medal Lilienthal Gliding Medal Lilienthal Gliding Medal – the highest soaring award in the world, established by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) in 1938 in honor of Otto Lilienthal, a German pioneer of human aviation. It aims "to reward a particularly remarkable performance in gliding, or eminent services to the sport of gliding over a long period of time". The award is made at the annual FAI General Conference. Medal was designed by Austrian artist Josef Humplik. The first winner of the Lilienthal Gliding Medal in the world was Tadeusz Góra for his record-breaking 577.8-kilometer flight on May 18, 1938, glider PWS-101

neg: Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault is a first-person shooter video game, the story of which takes place during the Pacific War. It is the 7th installment of the "Medal of Honor" series. "Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault" introduced some new features to the franchise, such as recovering health by calling the corpsman, and the ability to order squad members to give covering fire, regroup, move up and fall back. In "Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault", it was important for the developers to have a full story line, emphasizing Sergeant Thomas Conlin and his squad. "Medal

neg: Newbery Medal may display the Newbery Honor Seal. As few as zero and as many as eight have been named, but from 1938 the number of Honors or runners-up has been one to five. The Honor Books must be a subset of the runners-up on the final ballot, either the leading runners-up on that ballot or the leaders on one further ballot that excludes the winner. Every book considered must be written by a United States citizen or resident and must be published first or simultaneously in the United States in English during the preceding year. The Newbery Medal was established on

neg: Medal of Honor: Heroes Medal of Honor: Heroes Medal of Honor: Heroes is a World War II first-person shooter video game developed by Canadian studio Team Fusion for the PlayStation Portable, and is the ninth installment in the "Medal of Honor" series. It was released on October 20, 2006 in North America. The player takes the role of various heroes from the "Medal of Honor" series. There are three different campaigns, each with its own hero that spearheads squads to complete objectives. These heroes are: Lieutenant Jimmy Patterson, who was the star of the original "Medal of Honor" and "", Sergeant John Baker from

neg: Medal of Honor: Warfighter at EA described "Warfighter"s poor performance as "an execution problem" caused by a lack of quality leadership. Hilleman stated that while "Medal of Honor" could make a return, EA's focus would be on the "Battlefield" series. Medal of Honor: Warfighter Medal of Honor: Warfighter is a first-person shooter video game developed by Danger Close Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is a sequel to 2010's series reboot "Medal of Honor" and the fourteenth installment in the "Medal of Honor" series. The title was announced on February 23, 2012, and was released in North America on October 23, 2012, in

neg: Medal of Honor: Warfighter Medal of Honor: Warfighter Medal of Honor: Warfighter is a first-person shooter video game developed by Danger Close Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is a sequel to 2010's series reboot "Medal of Honor" and the fourteenth installment in the "Medal of Honor" series. The title was announced on February 23, 2012, and was released in North America on October 23, 2012, in Australia on October 25, 2012, in Europe on October 26, 2012 and in Japan on November 15, 2012 on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The games' single-player campaign picks up where "Medal of Honor"

neg: Herbert A. Littleton receive the Medal of Honor in Korea. In December 2009, the post office in Nampa, Idaho, was renamed in his honor. In addition to the Medal of Honor, PFC Littleton was awarded the Purple Heart; Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars; the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense medal. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HERBERT A. LITTLETON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private First Class Herbert A Littleton (MCSN: 1084704),United States Marine Corps Reserve, For service

neg: Navy Cross the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, because it was awarded for both combat heroism and for "other distinguished service." Congress revised this on 7 August 1942, making the Navy Cross a combat-only decoration that follows the Medal of Honor in order of precedence. Since the medal was established, it has been awarded more than 6,300 times. It was designed by James Earle Fraser. Since the 11 September attacks the Navy Cross has been awarded 47 times, with two of them having the name of the recipient held in secret. One of those secret awardings was due

neg: Bjarne Berg-Sæther participated in the Second World War, and was given the Defence Medal 1940–1945 by King Haakon the 7th The city of Harstad's honor medal (1969) The Norwegian government's county honor medal by Prime Minister Gro H. Bruntland (1989) The King's Service Medal in Gold 2001 by King Harald the 5th. He chaired his Labour Party chapter from 1945 to 1952, and was first elected mayor of Sandtorg in 1947 and held this office until 1963, when the municipality was incorporated into Harstad. He then sat as mayor of Harstad from 1963 to 1967, and continued as a member of the

neg: Medal of Honor: Rising Sun Medal of Honor: Rising Sun Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is a first-person shooter video game, the fifth installment of the "Medal of Honor" series, released by EA Games in November 2003. "Rising Sun" is set in World War II, during the Pacific War. It features single-player and multiplayer capabilities (multiplayer terminated as of November 2006). In single-player mode, the player assumes the role of Joseph Griffin of the United States Marine Corps and it's also the first Medal of Honor game to use THX technology. A sequel was originally planned in which players would have assumed the role of