Medal of Honor

American

noun

the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat, at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty.

Medal of Honor British

noun

the highest US military decoration, awarded by Congress for conspicuous bravery in action: instituted in 1861 (Navy), 1862 (Army)

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Medal of Honor Cultural

The highest military decoration in the United States armed services, often called the Congressional Medal of Honor. It recognizes valor and bravery in action “above and beyond the call of duty.” There have been some 3,400 recipients of the medal, which was established by an act of Congress in 1862.

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The latter received a Congressional Medal of Honor and the former a Legion of Merit award for Extraordinary Heroism.

From BBC

Michael is the author of a book, "The Gift of Valor," about the life and death of Corporal Jason Dunham, the first Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was also behind other widely popular games including the Medal of Honor, Titanfall and Apex Legend.

From BBC

He received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

From Salon

Army veteran and recipient of the Medal of Honor.

From Los Angeles Times

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