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  1. www.cmohs.org › medalAbout the Medal of Honor | Congressional Medal of Honor Society

    The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. And while over 150 years have passed since its inception, the meaning behind the Medal has never tarnished.

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  3. www.military-ranks.org › decorationsChart of United States Military Decorations - Military-Ranks.org

    Chart of United States Military Decorations. All five branches of the United States military issue a number of medals and decorations to servicemembers to recognize various accomplishments, achievements, and service rendered. Military-Ranks.org maintains a full list of all national decorations awarded by the military.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Medal_of_HonorMedal of Honor - Wikipedia

    The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.

  5. www.military-ranks.org › decorations › medal-of-honorUnited States Medal of Honor Military Decoration Information

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    Since 1944, the Medal of Honor has been attached to a light-blue colored silk Neck ribbon 30 mm in width and 550 mm in length. The ribbon is designed with thirteen white stars arranged in chevron formation. The ribbon only has five white stars, arranged in the form of an M. The United States military sorts decorations into categories called Classes...

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    To be awarded the Medal of Honor one has to be nominated in one of two distinct ways. Most often, approval and nomination go through the service member’s chain of command. Alternatively a member of the U.S. Congress may nominate a service member. If the nomination is to be expedited, a special Act of Congress is required. The Medal of Honor is pres...

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    The Order of Precedence of the Medal of Honor is 1, and this precedence is used when placing the associated service ribbon on your uniform ribbon rack. You can see a full list of decorations in the order of precedence on the Decorations homepage. The Medal of Honor is the decoration with the highest honor in the United States. When worn as a ribbon...

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  6. valor.militarytimes.comHall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards

    It is a monumental effort to identify the half-million men and women who received the highest U.S. military awards, in addition to the millions of others who received citations for their...

  7. www.cmohs.org › how-is-the-medal-of-honor-awardedHow is the Medal of Honor Awarded? - Congressional Medal of ...

    Feb 16, 2024 · The Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military award for valor in combat, has always stood for actions that go above and beyond. The standards to award the Medal have evolved over time to reflect the changing nature of warfare.

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  9. www.army.mil › medalofhonorHome | Medal of Honor | The United States Army

    Mar 3, 2023 · The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines,...