0
The Army has the most, they have 2355(1198 Awarded during civil war). Then the Navy with 745. Then the Marines with 296. Then the Army Air Corps with 42. Then the Air Force with 17 and then the Coast Guard with 1.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What company has the most medal of honor recipients?
The most Medal of Honor recipients come from the United States Army. However, it is important to note that the Medal of Honor is an individual award and is not awarded to companies or organizations.
Which college has the most medal of honor receiptants?
West Point has 83 Annapolis Has 73 Harvard University has 16 Medal of Honor Recipients
What US military unit with most Medals Of Honor?
First Squadron, First Cavalry Regiment has the most with 37 Medal of Honor recipients.
What city has the most medal of honor recipients?
I believe it is Weymouth, Massachusetts with five. Buffalo, NY, also has five recipients (according to the Wiki: List of famous people from Buffalo, NY
What is the congressional medal honor?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the US services for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. The name of the medal is: Medal of Honor. To call it Congressional Medal of Honor is not correct. It is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States.
Who is the most recent Medal of Honor recipient?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the service for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. Quite often the "Congressional Medal of Honor" is referred to as the "CMH."
Are military personnel required to salute Medal of Honor recipients?
There is NO law or regulation that says they have to salute. There are strongly encouraged to salute a recipient out of respect and most likely get their butt kicked if they don't, but they are not obligated to salute.
What ethnic group received the most congressional medal of honor medals?
IRISH. "The Irish have more than twice the number awarded any other ethnic group." and "257 Irish-born Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor which represents more than half of foreign-born MOH recipients.."
What is the most prestigious medal a soldier can receive?
In the US, it's the Congressional Medal of Honour.
What do it was easier to uptain it than to wear it mean as to the congressional medal of honor?
This statement is referring to the fact that most Medal of Honor receipiants have lost their lives during whatever action earned them the Medal of Honor.
What was the roles of Japanese Americans during World War 2?
Those Japanese-Americans who were not incarcerated within internment(concentration) camps served with honor and distinction in the European Theater in the 442nd Infantry Regiment . The unit became the most highly-decorated regiment in the history of the United States Armed Forces , including 21 Medal of Honor recipients .
What state has the most medal of honor winners?
Texas
