Additions and changes to the list of recipients of the medal since 1979 have been regularly published by the Congressional Research Service. [7] The first Army Medal of Honor was awarded to Private Jacob Parrott during the American Civil War for his role in the Great Locomotive Chase.

Medal of Honor Recipients are a part of something greater. They collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to uphold—courage, bravery, and the desire and dedication to do what is right in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances.

Our interactive database contains every Medal of Honor recipient since its initial inception in 1861. Use the search bar to filter and sort the database by first name, last name, service branch, and conflict.

It is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States.

2024年12月2日 · The recipients of the Medal of Honor are known for going above and beyond basic service requirements, exhibiting uncommon valor, and some even giving the ultimate sacrifice.

2023年3月3日 · Medals of Honor are awarded sparingly and are bestowed only to the bravest of the brave; and that courage must be well documented. The most recent Army recipients are: Medal of Honor...

These figures represent Medal of Honor recipients from each conflict and branch of the military. These statistics come from the U.S. Army Center of Military History. Medal of Honor...