The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the United States Congress on members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.” Read more
The Medal of Honor has evolved in appearance since its creation in 1862. The present Army medal consists of a gold star surrounded by a wreath, topped by an eagle on a bar inscribed with the word “Valor.” The medal is attached by a hook to a light blue moiré silk neckband. There is a version of the medal for each sub-cabinet component of the Department of Defense: the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, and Department of the Air Force. Read more
The Pritzker Military Library’s Executive Producer, Ed Tracy, hosts live, monthly interviews with recipients of the Medal of Honor. Each program can be seen online at The Pritzker Military Library.
James S. Vlasto, the editor of Medal of Honor News, was dedicated to preserving the history of our war heroes and to spreading awareness about the Medal of Honor and those brave veterans who served in our armed forces.
Some people, believe me, don’t know what the Medal of Honor is, I run across it all the time,” he said.
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Gary B. Beikirch, Medal of Honor Recipient, Passes Away
Gary B. Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Rochester, New York, at the age of 74. Sgt. Beikirch was the medical aidman for Detachment B-24, Company B, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, U.S. Army, at a remote Special Forces camp on the border of Laos in Read more
Four Vietnam Vets Awarded Medals of Honor in White House Ceremony
During a ceremony at the White House Tuesday, President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veterans Spc. 5 Dennis Fujii, Spc. 5 Dwight Birdwell, Maj. John Duffy and Staff Sgt. Edward Kaneshiro, who died in battle and received it posthumously. “It’s been a long journey to this day for those heroes Read more
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert Simanek Dies at 92
Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 92. On Aug. 17, 1952, at Outpost Irene, Korea, Simanek was a private first class with 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), when he threw himself on Read more
Last Two Korean War Medal of Honor Recipients Died at 97
Hiroshi Miyamura, one of the last two living Medal of Honor recipients from the Korean War, died on Nov. 29, 2022, at age 97. With his death, there are only 64 living recipients of the United States’ highest award for valor in combat. Miyamura first joined the Army to fight in a unit made up Read more
Vietnam War Hero SP4 Robert D. Law’s Medal Of Honor To National Museum In Arlington
This week, the family of Specialist Four Robert D. Law, United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United St... Read more
US Medal of Honor sold for more than $15,000 at German Auction House
A Medal of Honor awarded to a U.S. Army private for a heroic rescue during the Spanish-American War will be auctione... Read more
Medal of Honor recipient SSG Ronald J. Shurer II, dies at 41
Medal of Honor recipient Ronald Shurer dies after a lengthy struggle with lung cancer WASHINGTON D.C. – On May 14, 2... Read more
Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie G. Adkins Passes Away at 86
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Bennie G. Adkins, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Frid... Read more
President Donald J. Trump presents Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with the Medal of Hon...
President Donald J. Trump presents Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with the Medal of Honor at the White House, Oct... Read more
Francis Currey, World war II Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 94
Members of the New York Army National Guard provided final honors for Francis S. Currey, New York’s last survi... Read more
Medal of Honor to former U.S. Army Staff Sgt David G. Bellavia
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to David G. Bellavia for conspicuous... Read more
Medal of Honor for Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins, U.S. Army
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkin... Read more
Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major John L. Canley, United States Marine Corps (Retired)
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major John L. Canle... Read more
Remarks by President Trump at the Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ron...
East Room 3:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please. And thank you Chaplain Hurley. Thank you to Vice... Read more
President Donald Trump awards the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shure...
President Donald J. Trump presented the Medal of Honor to former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II at a ceremony Monday, f... Read more
Remarks by President Trump at the Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Technical Sergeant...
East Room 3:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you. Thank you, Chaplain. Very w... Read more
Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman Posthumously Awarded the Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to the family of a fallen U.S. Air Force Special Tact... Read more
President Trump Presents the Medal of Honor to Army First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner
President Trump Presents the Medal of Honor – Army First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner Transcript THE PRESIDEN... Read more
MOH News Honors Fallen Service Members for Memorial Day
The annual 150th National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members is scheduled fo... Read more
Marine Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams to help fundraiser fo...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Tribune News Service) — Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Marine awarded a M... Read more
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