Medal of Honor
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. The recipient 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. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously. A Medal of Honor during peacetime has not been presented since 1939.
Read more about this topic: List Of Medal Of Honor Recipients During Peacetime
Famous quotes containing the word honor:
“Use every man after his desert, and who should scape whipping?
Use them after your own honor and dignity—the less they deserve, the more merit is in your bounty.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)