The medal of honor was first issued during the civil war to service members serving in the united states army and navy. On 1 august 1943 he led his command, the 93d heavy bombardment group, on a daring lowlevel attack against enemy oil refineries and installations. The new forever stamps are available on a folio stamp sheet that includes photos of the 48 living medal of honor recipients from the vietnam war. Decorations, as such, were still too closely related to european royalty to be of concern to the american people. Due to the nature of this medal it is commonly presented after the recipient has been. Medal of honor recipients, medal of honor winners, military. He recalled some of the details of his time as an army medic and his life as a young man in south haven, mich. Jackson, a veteran air force aviator of world war ii, korea and vietnam, recounts a 33year career of military service and sacrifice. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with united states navy seabee team 1104 at dong xoai, republic of vietnam, on 10 june 1965. Cavaiani, former pow and medal of honor recipient from his actions in vietnam. Standard, anodized and miniature medals, ready to go.
Although wounded when the compound of detachment a342, 5th special forces group airborne, 1st special forces, came under intense fire. Army macv studies and observations group macvsog army. Recipients of the medal of honor for the united states army. Merritt was awarded the medal of honor on april 1, 1880 for his actions at bull run, virginia. Medal of honor moh army version posted in medal of honor ref. After serving in wwii and korea, air force major day was shot down over north vietnam on august 26, 1967, and taken a prisoner of war. These totals do not include the award to the vietnam unknown soldier. Cavaiani, franklin miller, fred zabitosky, thomas r. The medal is awarded by the president of the united states in the name of congress to us military personnel only. Mar 25, 2020 the medal of honor was first issued during the civil war to service members serving in the united states army and navy. The medal of honor is the nations highest award for valor.
There were 26 medal of honor recipients from the 1st cavalry division during the vietnam war, more then any other unit. During a fire, she and an attendant safely evacuated all the patients on their ward. Vietnam medal of honor recipients who were army medics. Early yearsgeneral george washington had created the badge of military merit on 7 august 1792 but it had fallen into disuse after the revolutionary war. List of medal of honor recipients for the vietnam war.
Before inducting the two medal of honor recipients, the defense secretary, who served in vietnam as an army infantry noncommissioned officer, acknowledged the. See more ideas about vietnam veterans, vietnam and medals of america. May 14, 2012 medal of honor recipient addresses troops col. Awards,military police of the vietnam war military pins, military police.
In 1943, edith greenwood became the first person to receive the soldiers medal. Portrait of a dark haired white man wearing a military uniform with. Our selection of medals encompasses all vietnam war medals including foreign awards like the civic action medal first and second class, the rvn wound medal, and plenty of vietnamspecific commemorative medals to honor your service including a 50th anniversary medal, defense medals, and an honorable discharge commemorative medal. Medal of honor recipients vn 327th infantry veterans.
Thornton received the medal of honor for his service during the vietnam war. The medal of honor was created during the american civil war and is the highest military decoration presented by the united states government to a member of its armed forces. Medal of honor recipient gives award to brigade army times. The following the name indicates that the medal was given posthumously. The medal of honor is the united states of americas highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. The medal of honor was created during the american civil war and is the highest military decoration presented by the united states government to a member of. The republic of vietnam campaign medal or just the vietnam campaign medal was established in 1966 but was awarded not by the u. Navy recipients of the medal of honor, vietnam conflict return to listing hospital corpsman third class donald e. Army medal of honor recipients, vietnam war, vietnam war medal of honor. Head of a man with short, dark hair wearing a formal military uniform. Only those moh recipients that received their medals as a result of aerial flight are mentioned here. The medal was awarded in 1st and 2nd classes and reached its height of bestowals during the vietnam war years.
Medal of honor recipient honored, joins others from. Medal of honor recipient addresses troops marietta, ga patch. Corson richard curran andrew davidson gabriel grant george e. List of medal of honor recipients for the vietnam war simple. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. Due to the nature of this medal it is commonly presented after the recipient has been killed posthumously. Lieutenant colonel then captain matt urban, l 12222414, united states army, who distinguished himself by a series of bold, heroic actions, exemplified by singularly outstanding combat leadership, personal bravery, and tenacious devotion to duty, during the period 14 june to 3 september 1944 while assigned to the 2nd. The vietnam war was a protracted conflict between north vietnam and south vietnam, beginning in the mid1950s and ending with the fall of saigon in the south in 1975. Of the total of 261 awards, 174 were to the us army, 15 to the us navy, 58 to the usmc and 14 to the usaf. Army vietnam medal of honor recipients join hall of heroes.
During the vietnam war 248 medals of honor were received of which 156 of them were presented posthumously. Meritorious service medal msm and muc recipients b,c,d naval service medal honor grade all navy personnel b,c,d psychological warfare medal all psyops personnel issue regulations b,c,d technical service medal all marine and army technical service personnel b,c,d veterans medal all vsm veterans who returned to employment in vietnam after. Recipients were awarded for valor and heroic action in combat with the enemy. Sep 16, 2015 the medal of honor is the nations highest military award for bravery. The medal of honor is the nations highest military award for bravery. Why wait for your medals when you can have them shipped within 24 from usamm home of the ezrack builder. Sabos medal recommendation was lost for 29 years after his. The units members also received 23 distinguished service crosses, the militarys second highest award for valor. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the defense health agency of nonu. May 25, 2015 the new forever stamps are available on a folio stamp sheet that includes photos of the 48 living medal of honor recipients from the vietnam war. Salvatore giunta received the medal of honor in 2010 for his actions in october 2007. During the vietnam war and in the following twelve months, 235 medals of honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 26 awards have been presented. List of soldiers medal recipients military wiki fandom. Worn that one proudly us army patches, flag patches, military units, world war.
Lemon was the only canadianborn recipient of the medal of honor. Decorations, as such, were still too closely related to european royalty to be of concern to the. In 2017, he offered his medal of honor to the brigade he served with. List of postvietnam war medal of honor recipients wikipedia. Medal of honor search each recipients story includes a photo where available and the full citation. It is awarded by the president in the name of congress. Two hundred fiftyeight people who served during the war received the medal of honor. The medal with the 1960 clasp signifies involvement in the vietnam war. During the vietnam war and in the following twelve months, 235 medals of honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 26 awards have. Fifteen army medics received the medal of honor during the vietnam war and are listed below. Army surplus world is a premier supplier of usgi and commercial products for past and present members of the military, public service professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and patriotic americans.
Greenwood was a nurse at an army hospital in yuma, arizona. Awards and decorations of the vietnam war were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties during the years of the vietnam war. Of the 20 medal of honor recipients in the divisions history, 18 of those soldiers earned their medal while serving in the vietnam war. Medal of honor is the nations highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to. See more ideas about medal of honor recipients, medal of honor winners and military decorations. List of medal of honor recipients for the vietnam war wikipedia. Vietnam war medals and their meanings medals of america. North vietnam, south vietnam and the united states all issued awards and decorations during the conflict in the modern age, many senior u. The republic of vietnam armed forces honor medal vietnamese. Jackson, a veteran air force aviator of world war ii, korea and vietnam, recounts a 33. Vietnam military patches and their meanings medals of america.
Oct 04, 2011 sammy davis, medal of honor, vietnam war. During the vietnam war 248 medals of honor were received of which 156 of them. Jul 25, 2018 our selection of medals encompasses all vietnam war medals including foreign awards like the civic action medal first and second class, the rvn wound medal, and plenty of vietnam specific commemorative medals to honor your service including a 50th anniversary medal, defense medals, and an honorable discharge commemorative medal. Where on july 21, 1861 he demonstrated incredible bravery and heroism by running straight into the line of fire and capturing a flag. The names of the recipients are listed below and by clicking on the name will bring up the citation information. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 16 may 1968 while serving as a corpsman with company m, 3d battalion, 4th marines, 3d marine division in connection with operations against. Medal of honor recipients of the 327th in vietnam james a. The president of the united states in the name of the congress takes pleasure in presenting the medal of honor to. The president, in the name of congress, has awarded more than 3,400 medals of honor to our nations bravest soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen since the decorations creation in 1861.
Medal of honor the 31st infantry regiment association. Medal of honor, surviving medal of honor recipients, u. Due to the nature of this medal it is commonly presented after the recipient has been killed. Buy vietnam veteran medal patch at army surplus world. George bud day day was awarded the medal of honor for his service during the vietnam war.
During those six months of combat for the united states in 1918, the medal of honor was awarded to 119 recipients, 33 of whom received the medal of honor posthumously. Vietnam war medal of honor recipients unto the breach. Air force recipients of the medal of honor vietnam. Congressional medal of honor recipients touch down in. There are three versions of the medal, one for the army, one for the navy, and one for the air force. Medal of honor recipients to dedicate vietnam war stamps. More than six out of 10 recipients were honored posthumously.
For information on medal of honor recipients visit the congressional medal of honor society. Lane was the first signal corps medal of honor recipient. For this reason, it is often referred to as the congressional medal. Also known as the vietnamese gallantry cross, or vietnam cross of gallantry this was instituted by the former government of south vietnam in august of 1950. The recipients 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. See more ideas about medal of honor recipients, medal of honor winners and. Recipients of the medal of honor recipients, citations, and other resources concerning the nations highest medal for valor in combat. List of living medal of honor recipients wikipedia. Vietnam medal of honor recipients from the 1st cavalry. Civil war sergeant john merritt served in the army for company k as a member of the 1st minnesota infantry division. The medal of honor is awarded by the president, in the name of congress, to a person who, while a member of the army, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the united states. Awards and decorations of the vietnam war military wiki. Since then, 3508 service members have received the medal of honor, 71 of. Medal of honor recipients featured in medal of honor living.