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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President Donald J. Trump presents Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with the Medal of Honor at the White House, Oct. 30, 2019 President Donald J. Trump awarded the nation’s highest combat medal to Master Sgt. Matthew O. Williams during a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday. Williams, a Green Beret weapons sergeant fro... Read more
Medal of Honor recipient Ronald Shurer dies after a lengthy struggle with lung cancer WASHINGTON D.C. – On May 14, 2020, SSG (R) Ronald J. Shurer II passed due to a lengthy illness. He was an American Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient, son, husband, and most important to him, a Father. Ronald J. Shurer II Read more
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to David G. Bellavia for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. Then-Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 10, 2004, while serving as a squad leader Read more
East Room 3:41 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you. Thank you, Chaplain. Very well done. Beautiful. We’re honored to be joined by members of Congress, military leaders, distinguished guests from all across our nation. I want to recognize Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. Thank y... Read more
The annual 150th National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members is scheduled fo... Read more
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Tribune News Service) — Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Marine awarded a M... Read more
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Britt K. Slabinski ... Read more
East Room 2:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Chaplain. That’s beautiful. And thank you to Deputy Secr... Read more
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Tribune News Service) — An event called “An Evening to Remember” held at Herita... Read more
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Chief Special Warfare O... Read more
Marines and sailors on Okinawa renamed a building to honor a Medal of Honor recipient who fought and died on the isl... Read more
The Navy is naming its newest amphibious transport dock ship after a Medal of Honor recipient who helped save... Read more
WASHINGTON — Marine Corps Col. Wesley Fox, who received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading his compan... Read more
Retired Army Capt. Gary M. Rose, a Medal of Honor recipient, is inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes during a... Read more
East Room 3:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Chaplain Hurley. Vice President Pence, Secretary Shulkin... Read more
On October 23, 2017, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to United States Army Captain Gary M. Rose... Read more
President Donald Trump presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army medic James McCloughan during a ceremony at the W... Read more
East Room 3:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you, Chaplain Hurley. Secretary ... Read more
On July 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to former Specialist Five James C. McCloughan... Read more
Medal of Honor: Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice, is a resource designed by teachers to provide studen... Read more
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