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In 1864, Seaman John Ortega became the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Navy to receive the Medal of Honor and in 1900, Private France Silva became the first person of Hispanic descent in the U.S. Marine Corps to receive the medal. [4] President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to 17 Hispanics on a March 18, 2014 in a ceremony in the ...
Bronze Star Medal. Purple Heart. Staff Sergeant Marcario García [1] also known as Macario García [note 1] (January 20, 1920 – December 24, 1972) was the first Mexican immigrant to receive the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration. He received the award for his heroic actions as a soldier during World War II .
Distinguished Conduct Star. The Medal of Valor ( Filipino: Medalya ng Kagitingan) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines ' highest military honor awarded for a conspicuous deed of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty that distinguishes the recipient from his comrades. [2]
Sixty-one Canadians who were serving in the United States Armed Forces have received the Medal of Honor; most received it for actions in the American Civil War. Since 1900, only four have been awarded to Canadians. [10] In the Vietnam War, Peter C. Lemon was the only Canadian-born recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Carlos James Lozada. PFC Carlos James Lozada* (September 6, 1946 – November 20, 1967), born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was a member of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry of the 173d Airborne Brigade, United States Army who was killed in action in Vietnam and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Medal of Honor citation:
This list of military decorations is an index to articles about notable military decorations. It is organized by country in alphabetical order and in order of precedence. Note that there are many pages which overlap the domain of this page, including military awards and decorations and campaign medal, and pages mentioned within category:Military awards and decorations, category:Battle honours ...
Korean War Medal of Honor recipients by service branch [5] US Air Force – 4. US Army – 93. US Marine Corps – 42. US Navy – 7. Korean War Medal of Honor recipients. Lavender background indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously. † indicates that the recipient was killed in action. Note: Notes in quotations are derived ...
Recipients. During the Spanish–American War, a total of 112 Medal of Honor are awarded, including 1 was awarded posthumously. 31 for Army, 66 for Navy and 15 for Marine. This with the * indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously. For setting an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness under fire.