The President of the United States, in the name of the United States Congress, has awarded 3,471 Medals of Honor to the nation's soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coast guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861. [2]
There have been 19 double Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the only U.S. military award worn around the neck as opposed to being pinned on the uniform. Among other privileges, Medal of Honor recipients receive invitations to attend presidential inaugurations and accompanying festivities.
the AIR Force DEPARTMENT OF the NAVY DEPARTMENT OF the ARMY Note: The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps are eligible to receive the Department of Navy recognition. RECIPIENT CRITERIA Recipients must distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, risking a loss of life above and beyond the call of duty.
Living Recipients Recent Presentations Unknown Soldiers Double Recipients Fallen in Service Recipients Black / African American Recipients Asian / Pacific Islander Recipients Hispanic / Latino Recipients Native / American Indian Recipients Jewish Recipients Related Recipients Chaplain Recipients Medics / Corpsmen Recipients Submariner
Nine more men received two Medals of Honor in the 19th century, including Robert Augustus Sweeney, an African American sailor who heroically saved shipmates from drowning in both 1881 and 1883.
Transcript Author Christopher Rochford Instructor Eve Levinson View bio Explore what a Medal of Honor is and identify who has the most Medals of Honor in American history. Learn about the
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