History of The Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the ... 08/14/2020 - 8:33 pm | View Link
The United States Army These figures represent Medal of Honor recipients from each conflict and branch of the military. These statistics come from the U.S. Army Center of Military History. 05/10/2016 - 6:11 am | View Link