In World War II alone, more than 12 million Americans served in the military. Medal of Honor recipients Michael Thornton and Thomas Norris at a ceremony in Washington, DC, April 9, 2008. Squires, a native of Louisville, was killed in action in Italy during World War II. The statue of Squires stands on a 4-foot-high (1.2 m) granite base. A plaque on the base lists the names of each recipient of the Medal of Honor from Kentucky. Recipients of the Medal of Honor from Kentucky Civil War 1861-1865. Army Captain William P. Black
George Everette " Bud " Day (24 February 1925 - 27 July 2013) was a United States Air Force officer, aviator, and veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also a prisoner of war, and recipient of the Medal of Honor and Air Force Cross. As of 2016, he is the only person to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and Air Force
Also available is a complete list of Medal of Honor recipients that provides more detail. Pages in category "Double Recipients of the Medal of Honor" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Frank Baldwin; Smedley Butler; C. John Laver Mather Cooper;
President Barack Obama applauds Medal of Honor recipients Staff Sgt. Melvin Morris, left, Sergeant First Class Jose Rodela, second left, and Specialist Four Santiago Erevia, third left, for
Joseph Jacob Foss (April 17, 1915 - January 1, 2003) was a United States Marine Corps major and a leading Marine fighter ace in World War II.He received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his role in air combat during the Guadalcanal Campaign.In postwar years, he was an Air National Guard brigadier general, served as the 20th Governor of South Dakota (1955-1959), president of the
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Home of the 3rd Infantry Division The Medal WWI WWII Korean War War In Iraq The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United
Herbert Joseph Thomas. Herbert Thomas, Class of 1941, received the Medal of Honor for action on Bougainville Island in the South Pacific in World War II while a Marine Corps sergeant. Through dense jungle and severe machine gun fire, Thomas led his men in destroying two enemy machine gun positions. Halted by a third enemy machine gun, he
U.S. Army variation of the Medal of Honor. U.S. Army. Congress authorized the first Medal of Honor; then named the "Medal of Valor" on December 9th, 1861, for Navy petty officers, landsmen, and Marines that "most distinguished themselves by their gallantry.". Members of the Marines Corps and Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy

The memorial is located on the southeast lawn of the Arkansas State Capitol. The Medal of Honor Memorial, which honors men from the Civil War through the Vietnam War, was dedicated on November 18, 2000. The memorial was funded by private donations, and $125,000 was provided by the Arkansas General Assembly by Act 510 of 1999.

Eight of the 1st Cavalry Division's recipients of the Medal of Honor are still living. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded by the United States. The following excerpt from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) describes the eligibility criteria for the award of the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor [Army], section 3741 title

Listing of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who received the Medal of Honor during World War II. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009 "Native American Medal of Honor recipients - List". www.homeofheroes.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2006

Murphy's award for the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Audie Murphy (20 June 1925 - 28 May 1971) was one of the most decorated United States Army combat soldiers of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1945. He received every American combat award for valor available at the time of his service, [ALM 1] including the Medal of Honor.
Finally, PFC Jack Lucas was the youngest Medal of Honor recipient during World War II, receiving his decoration at the age of 17. One Medal of Honor recipient from Iwo Jima is still alive: Hershel "Woody" Williams. He is one of the four remaining Medal of Honor recipients from World War II and the only Marine still alive. He received the
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