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Mary Edwards Walker, one of the nation's 1.8 million women veterans, was the only one to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor

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Surgeon Mary Walker during the US Civil War (1861-1865)

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Q: Who was the only woman awarded the Medal of Honor?
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Who was the only woman to have ever received the Medal of Honor?

Ann Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 11, 1865


Who was the last woman to win the medal of honor?

Only one woman has been awarded the Medal of Honor. Dr. Mary Walker dueing the US Civil War (1861-1865)


When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?

Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.


Hispanics awarded the medal of honor?

Only awesome guys get it.


Can animals receive the Medal of Honor?

No, the do not receive the Medal of Honor. The Dickens award is the decoration given to animals.


Who has won the Medal of Honor twice?

The US Medal of Honor has been awarded twice to nineteen people.


Has anyone received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom?

To date. only one person has been awarded BOTH the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. General James H. Doolittle


Will the Dalai Lama really be awarded the Medal of Honor?

No, the Dalai Lama has not been awarded the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is a prestigious military award given by the United States government, and it is typically only awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of valor. The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader and has not been involved in any military actions.


Which is the highest award given to members of all branches of military?

The highest award in the military is the Medal of Honor. It is awarded by the President on behalf of the Congress. Only one Medal of Honor has been awarded to a living service member in the last 30 years. The rest were awarded posthumously.


Has a guard dog ever received the Medal of Honor?

No, guard dogs have not received the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for acts of valor and bravery during combat. However, dogs have received other military honors and commendations for their service and sacrifice.


What Medal of Honor is the highest award ever given by the US Government?

The highest US Military Medal is the Medal of Honor (Each US Armed Service has their own). The highest medals awarded by the US Government are the US Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They are of equal rank.


Has anyone ever been awarded the congressional medal of honor twice?

I believe only President Theodore Roosevelt has.