This article is part of a weekly series called "Medal of Honor Monday" in which we highlight one of the more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients who have earned the U.S. military's highest medal

The Bronze Star Medal, or BSM, dates back to World War II. Today, it is the fourth-highest ranking award a service member can receive for a heroic and meritorious deed performed in an armed conflict. For those who receive the BSM, it is a signal of their sacrifice, bravery and honor while serving their country.

Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2014 Congressional Research Service 1 Introduction The Congressional Research Service receives numerous requests for lists of recipients of the Medal of Honor (MOH), the nation’s highest award for military bravery. Since its first presentation in 1863, there have been nearly 3,5001 recipients of the Medals of Rank: Staff Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant) Conflict/Era: World War II; Unit/Command: 3d Squad, 3d Platoon, Company L, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division; Military Service Branch: U.S. Army; Medal of Honor Action Date: June 9 - 10, 1944; Medal of Honor Action Place: near Goville, France
Astronaut Neil Armstrong received the first Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Jimmy Carter, assisted by Captain Robert Peterson. Armstrong, one of six astronauts to be presented the medal, was awarded for his performance during the Gemini 8 mission and the Apollo 11 mission. The list of men also receiving the Space Medal of

For instance, Massachusetts is ranked third on the list with 265 Medal of Honor recipients. In terms of population, Massachusetts ranks around 15 of all states, but it was the sixth state admitted

O'Kane received the nation's highest medal for valor from President Harry S. Truman on March 27, 1946, during a White House ceremony. "O'Kane was probably one of the finest skippers I served under
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