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Connecticut Senator Blumenthal’s Legislation Helps Clear Way For Air Force Sergeant Killed In Afghanistan To Receive Medal Of Honor

Thursday, December 8, 2016  [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a m... Read more

  • December 12, 2016
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FLASHBACK President Eisenhower May 30, 1958: Seven of America’s greatest war heroes honorary pall bearers

President Eisenhower speaking to the 210 Medal of Honor recipients at the White House May ... Read more

  • November 13, 2016
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MoviesWorld War II

Hero Of Okinawa and Medal of Honor Recipient Desmond Doss Featured in new Movie

Medal of Honor  recipient  Desmond Doss is featured in a new movie. Doss, who sa... Read more

  • November 6, 2016
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Vietnam War

Vietnam War Hero and Medal of Honor recipient Master Gunnery Sergeant Richard A. Pittman has died.

Pittman received the Medal of Honor for his heroism on July 24, 1966.   He was 71 yea... Read more

  • October 30, 2016
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A flash back … A memorable day in the history of Stamford,Connecticut

STAMFORD ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 Angela Carella: City should herald ‘a courage u... Read more

  • August 28, 2016
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Vietnam War

Report says Medal of Honor to be awarded to Vietnam Medic

Sgt. Gary Rose, an Army medic who was involved in secret operations in Laos during the Vie... Read more

  • August 3, 2016
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ArmyVietnam War

Colonel Charles Kettles, Recipient of the Medal of Honor Honored at Pentagon Hall of Heroes Ceremony

Colonel Charles KettlesPentagon Hall of Heroes Ceremony Click HERE to Link to Ceremony Vid... Read more

  • July 31, 2016
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ArmyVietnam War

Remarks by the President at Presentation to Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kettles, U.S. Army

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release       &... Read more

  • July 19, 2016
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Events

REMINDER: White House MOH Presentation Ceremony: this Monday, July 18th.

White House MOH Presentation Ceremony will be this Monday, July 18th. (11:00 am EDT). Pres... Read more

  • July 16, 2016
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Medal of Honor Recipients

Alabama Medal of Honor recipient and patriots remembered fondly

Ola Lee Mize Patriots Park in Gadsden (Bernard Troncale/Alabama NewsCenter) View More Pict... Read more

  • July 14, 2016
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Total Recipients: 3,508
Living Recipients: 66
Double Recipients: 19
Most Recent: Thomas P. Payne

Total Medals of Honor Awarded: 3,527
US Army: 2,458
US Navy: 749
US Marine Corps: 300
US Air Force: 19
US Coast Guard: 1




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