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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
n.
The Congressional Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor
n
(Military) the highest US military decoration, awarded by Congress for conspicuous bravery in action: instituted in 1861 (Navy), 1862 (Army)
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Noun1.Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
Congressional Medal of Honor
laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
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Medal of Honor Statistics Since the first award of the Medal of Honor was made there have been 3,467 Medals of Honor awarded.
The bravest of the brave: the quintessential American hero is the ... by White, John / The New American
Twenty-seven Medals of Honor were awarded in a little more than three weeks; 13--virtually half--were awarded posthumously.
Medal of Honor--host city program: Gainesville, Texas by Alexander, Gary / The Exceptional Parent
Citations for all 3400 Medals of Honor can be located on the US Army Center for Military History website at http://www.
Editorial by Staunton, Anthony / Sabretache
 
 
 
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