13 incredible stories of American servicemen who won the Medal of Honor — the military's highest honor
Ben Brimelow
U.S. July 31, 2017. Reuters
The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious award that can be given to American servicemen for distinguished service in the field of battle.
Since it was first given in 1863, the medal has been awarded only 3,517 times, 19 of which were double awards.
Today, the medal is given to any soldier who has distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States."
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