Recipients of Continental Congress Gold Medals
| Recipient(s) | Date of Approval | Public Law | Notes | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington | March 25, 1776 | Continental Congress | Later led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). | ||
| Major General Horatio Gates | November 4, 1777 | Continental Congress | Victor in Saratoga campaign | ||
| Major General Anthony Wayne | July 26, 1779 | Continental Congress | |||
| Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee | September 24, 1779 | Continental Congress | |||
| Brigadier General Daniel Morgan | March 9, 1781 | Continental Congress | |||
| Major General Nathanael Greene | October 29, 1781 | Continental Congress | |||
| John Paul Jones | October 16, 1787 | Continental Congress |
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