List of Medal of Honor recipients

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Medal of Honor recipients
All Conflicts American Civil War A-L M-Z Indian Wars Spanish-American War World War I World War II Iwo Jima Korean War Vietnam War Peacetime

The following is a complete list of Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the U.S. Military. Recipients are grouped by conflict, then alphabetically by last name within the group. The rank listed is the recipient's rank at the time of their Medal of Honor action.

Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

Contents 1 American Civil War 2 Indian Wars 3 Korean Expedition 4 Spanish-American War 5 Samoan Civil War 6 Philippine-American War 7 Boxer Rebellion 8 Mexican-American War 9 Invasion of Haiti 10 Occupation of the Dominican Republic 11 World War I 12 Second Haiti Campaign, 1919-1920 13 Occupation of Nicaragua 14 World War II 15 Korean War 16 Vietnam War 17 Battle of Mogadishu 18 Operation Iraqi Freedom 19 Peacetime 20 Foreign 21 See also 22 External links

[edit] American Civil War

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War A-L
• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War M-Z

[edit] Indian Wars

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Indian Wars

[edit] Korean Expedition

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John Andrews	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	aboard the USS Benicia	9-10 Jun 1871
Charles Brown	Marine Corps	Corporal	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the fort.
John Coleman	Marine Corps	Private	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Fighting hand-to-hand with the enemy, Coleman succeeded in saving the life of Alexander McKenzie.
James Dougherty	Marine Corps	Private	aboard the USS Carondelet		Wounded several times, Dougherty invariably returned to duty, presenting an example of constancy and devotion to the flag.
Frederick Franklin	Navy	Quartermaster	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Assuming command of Company D, after Lt. McKee was wounded, Franklin handled the company with great credit until relieved.
Patrick H. Grace	Navy	Chief Quartermaster	aboard the USS Benicia	10-11 Jun 1871	Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action.
Cyrus Hayden	Navy	Carpenter	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Serving as color bearer of the battalion, Hayden planted his flag on the ramparts of the citadel and protected it under a heavy fire from the enemy.
William F. Lukes	Navy	Landsman	Ganghwa Island	9-10 Jun 1871	Fighting the enemy inside the fort, Lukes received a severe cut over the head.
Alexander McKenzie	Navy	Boatswain's Mate	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee during this action, McKenzie was struck by a sword and received a severe cut in the head from the blow.
Michael McNamara	Marine Corps	Private	aboard the USS Benicia	11 Jun 1871	Advancing to the parapet, McNamara wrenched the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killed him.
James F. Merton	Navy	Landsman	Ganghwa Island	9-10 Jun 1871	Merton was severely wounded in the arm while trying to force his way into the fort.
Michael Owens	Marine Corps	Private	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.
Hugh Purvis	Marine Corps	Private	aboard the USS Alaska	11 Jun 1871	Braving the enemy fire, Purvis was the first to scale the walls of the fort and capture the flag of the Korean forces.
Samuel F. Rogers	Navy	Quartermaster	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Fighting courageously at the side of Lt. McKee during this action, Rogers was wounded by the enemy.
William Troy	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	aboard the USS Colorado	11 Jun 1871	Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee, by whom he was especially commended, Troy was badly wounded by the enemy.

[edit] Spanish-American War

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Spanish-American War

[edit] Samoan Civil War

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Frederick T. Fisher	Navy	Gunner's Mate First Class	aboard the USS Philadelphia, Samoa	1 Apr 1899	For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Bruno A. Forsterer	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Samoa	1 Apr 1899	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Henry L. Hulbert	Marine Corps	Private	Samoa	1 Apr 1899	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy. Subsequently awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal for actions during World War I.
Michael J. McNally	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Samoa	1 Apr 1899	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy.

[edit] Philippine-American War

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Frank L. Anders	Army	Corporal	San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon	13 May 1899
Matthew A. Batson	Army	First Lieutenant	Calamba, Luzon	26 Jul 1899	Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Hiram I. Bearss	Marine Corps	Captain	junction of the Cadacan and Sohoton Rivers, Samar	17 Nov 1901	Subsequently awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in WW I.
Harry Bell	Army	Captain	Near Porac, Luzon	17 Oct 1899
J. Franklin Bell	Army	Colonel	Near Porac, Luzon	9 Sep 1899	Later became Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
Charles G. Bickham	Army	First Lieutenant	Bayong, near Lake Lanao, Mindanao	2 May 1902
George W. Biegler	Army	Captain	Near Loac, Luzon	21 Oct 1900	With but 19 men resisted and at close quarters defeated 300 of the enemy.
William E. Birkhimer	Army	Captain	San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon	13 May 1899	With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.
Otto Boehler	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1899
Howard M. Buckley	Marine Corps	Private		25, 27, 29 Mar and 4 Apr 1899	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Bernard A. Byrne	Army	Captain	Bobong, Negros	19 Jul 1899
Anthony J. Carson	Army	Corporal	Catubig, Samar	15-19 Apr 1900
John H. Catherwood	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands	24 Sept 1911	For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Charles Cawetzka	Army	Private	Near Sariaya, Luzon	23 Aug 1900	Single-handed, he defended a disabled comrade against a greatly superior force of the enemy.
Josephus S. Cecil	Army	First Lieutenant	Bud-Dajo, Jolo	7 Mar 1906
Clarence M. Condon	Army	Sergeant	Near Calulut, Luzon	5 Nov 1899
Charles P. Davis	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1899
Willis H. Downs	Army	Private	San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon	13 May 1899
Joseph L. Epps	Army	Private	Vigan Luzon	4 Dec 1899
Arthur M. Ferguson	Army	First Lieutenant	Near Porac, Luzon	28 Sep 1899	Charged alone a body of the enemy and captured a captain.
Joseph Fitz	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	On board the USS Pampanga, Mount Dajo Jolo	8 Mar 1906	For displaying bravery and extraordinary heroism in the presence of the enemy.
Andrew P. Forbeck	Navy	Seaman	Katbalogan, Samar	16 Jul 1900	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during battle.
Frederick Funston	Army	Colonel	Rio Grande de la Pampanga, Luzon	27 Apr 1899	Riverine operations in Luzon.
Robert Galbraith	Navy	Gunner's Mate Third Class	El Pardo, Cebu	12 and 13 Sep 1899	For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy.
Sterling A. Galt	Army	Artificer	Bamban, Luzon	9 Nov 1899	Distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.
Antoine A. M. Gaujot	Army	Corporal	Battle of Paye, San Mateo	19 Dec 1899	Brother of Julien E. V. Gaujot, also a Medal of Honor recipient. First recipient from Virginia Tech.
Louis Gedeon	Army	Private	Mount Amia, Cebu	4 Feb 1900	Singlehanded, defended his mortally wounded captain from an overwhelming force of the enemy.
Edward H. Gibson	Army	Sergeant	San Mateo	19 Dec 1899
James R. Gillenwater	Army	Corporal	Near Porac, Luzon	3 Sep 1899
Allen J. Greer	Army	Second Lieutenant	Near Majada, Laguna Province	2 Jul 1901
William R. Grove	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Near Porac, Luzon	9 Sep 1899
Bolden R. Harrison	Navy	Seaman	Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands	24 Sept 1911	For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Harry Harvey	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Benictican, Bataan Province	16 Feb 1900
Webb C. Hayes	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Vigan, Luzon	4 Dec 1899	Son of former President of the U.S. Rutherford B. Hayes.
Joseph Henderson	Army	Sergeant	Patian Island	2 Jul 1909
George F. Henrechon	Navy	Machinist's Mate Second Class	Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands	24 Sept 1911	For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Frank C. High	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1899
John A. Huntsman	Army	Sergeant	Bamban, Luzon	9 Nov 1899	For distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.
Gotfred Jensen	Army	Private	San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon	13 May 1899
Gordon Johnston	Army	First Lieutenant	Mount Bud Dajo, Jolo	7 Mar 1906	Voluntarily took part in and was dangerously wounded during an assault on the enemy's works.
John T. Kennedy	Army	Second Lieutenant	Patian Island	4 Jul 1909
Charles E. Kilbourne	Army	First Lieutenant	Paco Bridge	5 Feb 1899
John B. Kinne	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1889
Cornelius J. Leahy	Army	Private	Near Porac, Luzon	3 Sep 1899
Joseph Leonard	Marine Corps	Private		25, 27, 29 Mar and 4 Apr 1899	Enlisted as Joseph Melvin.
*John A. Logan	Army	Major	San Jacinto	11 Nov 1899
Richard M. Longfellow	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1899
Edward E. Lyon	Army	Private	San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon	13 May 1899
William P. Maclay	Army	Private	Hilongas, Leyte	6 May 1900
George W. Mathews	Army	Assistant Surgeon	Near Labo, Luzon	29 Oct 1899
James McConnell	Army	Private	Vigan, Luzon	4 Dec 1899
Hugh J. McGrath	Army	Captain	Calamba, Luzon	26 Jul 1899	Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Fred H. McGuire	Navy	Hospital Apprentice	Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands	24 Sept 1911	For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Archie Miller	Army	First Lieutenant	Patian Island	2 Jul 1909
John E. Moran	Army	Captain	Near Mabitac, Laguna, Luzon	17 Sep 1900
Louis C. Mosher	Philippine Scouts	Second Lieutenant	Gagsak Mountain, Jolo	11 Jun 1913
Hugh P. Mullin	Navy	Seaman	aboard the USS Texas off Hampton Roads, Va.	11 Nov 1899	For jumping overboard to rescue a crewmate from drowning.
José B. Nísperos	Philippine Scouts	Private	Lapurap, Basilan	24 Sep 191 1
Joseph A. Nolan	Army	Artificer	Labo, Luzon	29 May 1900
James Parker	Army	Lieutenant Colonel	Vigan, Luzon	4 Dec 1899
Charles H. Pierce	Army	Private	Near San Isidro, Luzon	19 Oct 1899
David D. Porter	Marine Corps	Colonel	junction of the Cadacan and Sohoton Rivers, Samar	17 Nov 1901	Grandson of Admiral David Dixon Porter.
Thomas F. Prendergast	Marine Corps	Corporal		25, 27, 29 Mar and 5 Apr 1899	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Peter H. Quinn	Army	Private	San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon	13 May 1899
Charles W. Ray	Army	Sergeant	Near San Isidro, Luzon	19 Oct 1899
Marcus W. Robertson	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1899
Frank F. Ross	Army	Private	Near San Isidro	16 May 1899
William H. Sage	Army	Captain	Near Zapote River, Luzon	13 Jun 1899
Henry F. Schroeder	Army	Sergeant	Carig	14 Sep 1900	With 22 men defeated 400 insurgents, killing 36 and wounding 90.
Patrick Shanahan	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	On board the USS Alliance	28 May 1899	For rescuing a crewmate from drowning.
George C. Shaw	Army	First Lieutenant	Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao	4 May 1903
George M. Shelton	Army	Private	La Paz, Leyte	26 Apr 1900	Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.
George F. Shiels	Army	Surgeon	Tuliahan River	25 Mar 1899
Thomas Sletteland	Army	Private	Near Paete, Luzon	12 Apr 1899
George E. Stewart	Army	Second Lieutenant	Passi, Island of Panay	26 Nov 1899
John Stokes	Navy	Chief Master-at-Arms	aboard the USS New York off the coast of Jamaica	31 Mar 1899
Andrew V. Stoltenberg	Navy	Gunner's Mate Second Class	Katbalogan, Samar	16 Jul 1900	For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Paul F. Straub	Army	Surgeon. 36th Infantry	Alos, Zambales, Luzon	21 Dec 1899
William G. Thordsen	Navy	Coxswain	Hilongas	6 May 1900	For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy.
William B. Trembley	Army	Private	Calumpit, Luzon	27 Apr 1899
Louis J. Van Schaick	Army	First Lieutenant	Near Nasugbu, Batangas	23 Nov 1901
Jacob Volz	Navy	Carpenter's Mate Third Class	Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands	24 Sept 1911	For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Frank O. Walker	Army	Private	Near Taal, Luzon	18 Jan 1900	Under heavy fire of the enemy he rescued a dying comrade who was sinking beneath the water.
George W. Wallace	Army	Second Lieutenant	Tinuba, Luzon	4 Mar 1900
Amos Weaver	Army	Sergeant	Between Calubus and Malalong	5 Nov 1899	Alone and unaided, charged a body of 15 insurgents, dislodging them, killing 4 and wounding several.
Seth L. Weld	Army	Corporal	La Paz, Leyte	5 Dec 1906
John C. Wetherby	Army	Private	Near Imus, Luzon	20 Nov 1899
Edward White	Army	Private	Calumpit, Luzon	27 Apr 1899
Arthur H. Wilson	Army	Second Lieutenant	Patian Island	4 Jul 1909

[edit] Boxer Rebellion

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
John M. Adams	Marine Corps	Sergeant	near Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Harry C. Adriance	Marine Corps	Corporal	near Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Edward Allen	Navy	Boatswain's Mate First Class		13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Edwin N. Appleton	Marine Corps	Corporal	Tientsin, China	20 Jun 1900
Erwin J. Boydston	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Andre W. Brewster	Army	Captain	Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900	While under fire rescued 2 of his men from drowning.
James Burnes	Marine Corps	Private	Tientsin, China	20 Jun 1900
Albert R. Campbell	Marine Corps	Private	Tientsin, China	21 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by his conduct during the advance on Tientsin.
William L. Carr	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
John P. Chatham	Navy	Gunner's Mate Second Class	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Joseph Clancy	Navy	Chief Boatswain's Mate	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
James Cooney	Marine Corps	Private	near Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
John O. Dahlgren	Marine Corps	Corporal	Peking, China	20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Daniel J. Daly	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	14 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct. Later awarded a second Medal of Honor for action in Haiti in 1915.
*Harry Fisher	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900.	True name: Franklin J. Phillips (enlisted under alias); previously served in the U.S. Army. First US Marine to receive Medal of Honor posthumously.
Alexander J. Foley	Marine Corps	Sergeant	near Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Charles R. Francis	Marine Corps	Private	near Tientsin, China	21 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Louis R. Gaiennie	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William F. Hamberger	Navy	Chief Carpenter's Mate		13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Burke Hanford	Navy	Machinist First Class	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Hans A. Hansen	Navy	Seaman	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Henry W. Heisch	Marine Corps	Private	Tientsin, China	20 Jun 1900
William E. Holyoke	Navy	Boatswain's Mate First Class	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
William C. Horton	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Martin Hunt	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Thomas W. Kates	Marine Corps	Private	Tientsin, China	21 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Joseph Killackey	Navy	Landsman	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Louis B. Lawton	Army	First Lieutenant	Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900
Clarence E. Mathias	Marine Corps	Private	Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Samuel McAllister	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	Tientsin, China	20 Jun 1900
John C. McCloy	Navy	Coxswain	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900	Later awarded a second Medal of Honor for action in Mexico in 1915.
Joseph Mitchell	Navy	Gunner's Mate First Class	Peking, China	12 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Albert Moore	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	Although under a heavy fire from the enemy, Moore assisted in the erection of barricades.
John A. Murphy	Marine Corps	Drummer	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William H. Murray	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Harry W. Orndoff	Marine Corps	Private	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Carl E. Petersen	Navy	Chief Machinist	Peking, China	28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900
Reuben J. Phillips	Marine Corps	Corporal	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Herbert I. Preston	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
George Rose	Navy	Seaman	Peking, China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Francis T. Ryan	Navy	Coxswain	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
David J. Scannell	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William Seach	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
France Silva	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Frank E. Smith	Navy	Oiler	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
James Smith	Navy	Landsman	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Robert H. Stanley	Navy	Hospital Apprentice	Peking, China	12 Jul 1900	For volunteering to carry messages under fire.
Peter Stewart	Marine Corps	Gunnery Sergeant	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Clarence E. Sutton	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900
Karl Thomas	Navy	Coxswain	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Calvin P. Titus	Army	Musician	Peking, China	14 Aug 1900
Martin T. Torgerson	Navy	Gunner's Mate Third Class	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Oscar J. Upham	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
*Robert H. Von Schlick	Army	Private	Tientsin, China	13 Jul 1900
Edward A. Walker	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Peking, China	20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Axel Westermark	Navy	Seaman	Peking, China	28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Jay Williams	Navy	Coxswain	China	13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Frank A. Young	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William Zion	Marine Corps	Private	Peking, China	21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900	For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.

[edit] Mexican-American War

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Edwin A. Anderson, Jr.	Navy	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Oscar C. Badger, II	Navy	Ensign	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Harry C. Beasley	Navy	Seaman	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession. Later killed in the line of duty as a police officer. Bio Citation
Randolph C. Berkeley	Marine Corps	Major	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Charles F. Bishop	Navy	Quartermaster Second Class	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
George Bradley	Navy	Chief Gunner's Mate	Veracruz, Mexico	1914
Allen Buchanan	Navy	Lieutenant Commander	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Smedley D. Butler	Marine Corps	Major	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914	Later received a second Medal of Honor for actions in Haiti in 1915.
Guy W. S. Castle	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Albertus W. Catlin	Marine Corps	Major	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
George M. Courts	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
George Cregan	Navy	Coxswain	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914
Percy A. Decker	Navy	Boatswain's Mate Second Class	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Abraham DeSomer	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Niels Drustrup	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914
Jesse F. Dyer	Marine Corps	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Middleton S. Elliott	Navy	Surgeon	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Frank F. Fletcher	Navy	Rear Admiral	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Frank J. Fletcher	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Paul F. Foster	Navy	Ensign	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Hugh C. Frazer	Navy	Ensign	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Eli T. Fryer	Marine Corps	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Julien E. V. Gaujot	Army	Captain	Aqua Prieta, Mexico	13 Apr 1911	Brother of Antoine A. M. Gaujot, also a Medal of Honor recipient.
Edward A. Gisburne	Navy	Electrician Third Class	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
John Grady	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Joseph G. Harner	Navy	Boatswain's Mate Second Class	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
William K. Harrison	Navy	Commander	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Charles C. Hartigan	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Walter N. Hill	Marine Corps	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
John A. Hughes	Marine Corps	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Harry M. P. Huse	Navy	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914	First name erroneously given as "Henry" on citation.
Jonas H. Ingram	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Berrie H. Jarrett	Navy	Seaman	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Rufus Z. Johnston	Navy	Lieutenant Commander	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Cary D. Langhorne	Navy	Surgeon	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914	For carrying a wounded man while under heavy fire.
James P. Lannon	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
George M. Lowry	Navy	Ensign	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
John C. McCloy	Navy	Chief Boatswain	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914	Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion.
Edward O. McDonnell	Navy	Ensign	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Frederick V. McNair, Jr.	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
William A. Moffett	Navy	Commander	USS Chester, harbor of Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Wendell C. Neville	Marine Corps	Lieutenant Colonel	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Henry N. Nickerson	Navy	Boatswain's Mate Second Class	Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Charles L. Nordsiek	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
George C. Reid	Marine Corps	Major	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
William R. Rush	Navy	Captain	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Fred J. Schnepel	Navy	Ordinary Seaman	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Robert Semple	Navy	Chief Gunner	Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For meritorious service under fire.
Lawrence C. Sinnett	Navy	Seaman	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Adolphus Staton	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Herman O. Stickney	Navy	Commander	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
Julius C. Townsend	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	22 Apr 1914
Richard Wainwright, Jr.	Navy	Lieutenant	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
James A. Walsh	Navy	Seaman	aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Theodore S. Wilkinson, Jr.	Navy	Ensign	Veracruz, Mexico	21-22 Apr 1914
William Zuiderveld	Navy	Hospital Apprentice First Class	Veracruz, Mexico	21 Apr 1914	For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.

[edit] Invasion of Haiti

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Smedley D. Butler	Marine Corps	Major	Fort Riviere, Haiti	17 Nov 1915	Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Mexican Campaign.
Daniel J. Daly	Marine Corps	Gunnery Sergeant	near Fort Liberte, Haiti	24 Oct 1915	Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion.
Ross L. Iams	Marine Corps	Sergeant	Fort Riviere, Haiti	17 Nov 1915
Samuel Marguiles	Marine Corps	Private	Fort Riviere, Haiti	17 Nov 1915	Served under the name Samuel Gross.
Edward A. Ostermann	Marine Corps	First Lieutenant	near Fort Liberte, Haiti	24 Oct 1915
William P. Upshur	Marine Corps	Captain	near Fort Liberte, Haiti	24 Oct 1915

[edit] Occupation of the Dominican Republic

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Joseph A. Glowin	Marine Corps	Corporal	Guayacanas, Dominican Republic	3 Jul 1916	For action against a considerable force of rebels.
Ernest C. Williams	Marine Corps	First Lieutenant	San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic	29 Nov 1916	For leading the capture of a fort.
Roswell Winans	Marine Corps	First Sergeant	Guayacanas, Dominican Republic	3 Jul 1916	For action against a considerable force of rebels.

[edit] World War I

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: World War I

[edit] Second Haiti Campaign, 1919-1920

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
William R. Button	Marine Corps	Corporal	near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti	31 Oct to 1 Nov 1919	For the assassination of rebel leader Charlemagne Péralte and the routing of his followers.
Herman H. Hanneken	Marine Corps	Second Lieutenant	near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti	31 Oct to 1 Nov 1919	For the assassination of rebel leader Charlemagne Péralte and the routing of his followers.

[edit] Occupation of Nicaragua

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
Christian F. Schilt	Marine Corps	First Lieutenant	Quilali, Nicaragua	6-8 Jan 1928	For evacuating wounded Marines by plane while under fire.
Donald L. Truesdale	Marine Corps	Corporal	near Constancia, near Coco River, northern Nicaragua	24 Apr 1932	Served under the name "Truesdell" before officially changing name to "Truesdale". Lost his hand while attempting to save his patrol from an accidentally activated grenade.

[edit] World War II

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: World War II
• List of Medal of Honor recipients: World War II: Iwo Jima

[edit] Korean War

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Korean War

[edit] Vietnam War

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Vietnam War

[edit] Battle of Mogadishu

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
*Gary I. Gordon	Army	Master Sergeant	Mogadishu, Somalia	3 Oct. 1993	For volunteering to secure a helicopter crash site while under heavy enemy fire until relief could arrive.
*Randall D. Shughart	Army	Sergeant First Class	Mogadishu, Somalia	3 Oct. 1993	For volunteering to secure a helicopter crash site while under heavy enemy fire until relief could arrive.

• N.B. An asterisk indicates that the award was given posthumously.

[edit] Operation Iraqi Freedom

Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
*Paul R. Smith	Army	Sergeant First Class	near Baghdad, Iraq	4 Apr 2003	Held the Enemy at bay allowing for the wounded to be carried out
*Jason L. Dunham	Marine Corps	Corporal	Iraq, near Syrian border	14 Apr 2004	Fought hand-to-hand with the enemy and selflessly hurled himself on a live grenade to protect fellow Marines

• N.B. An asterisk indicates that the award was given posthumously.

[edit] Peacetime

See:

• List of Medal of Honor recipients: Peacetime

[edit] Foreign

• The Unknown Warrior in the United Kingdom
• The Romanian Unknown Soldier
• The Unknown Soldier of France, entombed under the Arc de Triomphe
• The Unknown Soldier of Belgium
• The Unknown Soldier of Italy, entombed in the Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II

[edit] See also

• List of African American Medal of Honor recipients
• List of fictional Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Italian American Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Native American Medal of Honor recipients

[edit] External links

• U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive, listing Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen and organized into the following subcategories:

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