Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How many Medals of Honor have been awarded?

April 26, 2017honor MEDALS

0

Posted

How many Medals of Honor have been awarded?

1 Answer

0

Posted

3,467 medals have been awarded to 3,448 different people. Nineteen men received a second award: 14 received two separate medals for two separate actions, and five received both the Navy and the Army Medals of Honor for the same action. Since the beginning of World War II, 855 Medals of Honor have been awarded, 529 posthumously. Since the Vietnam War, all recipients have been awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.