Shannon Rae
Medal of Honor
Valor on the Battlefield
The Medal of Honor, created during the Civil War, is the United States’ highest military decoration for acts of valor in combat. Presented by the president in the name of Congress, it is the American armed forces’ oldest continuously issued combat decoration. To date, almost half of the more than 3,400 medals have been presented to U.S. service members who fought in the Civil War.
Explore the Medal of Honor
Andrews' Raid: "First Reward of Merit"
By April 1863, the men who had taken part in Andrews' Raid had either escaped, been exchanged or been executed as spies by the Confederate authorities...
Virtual “Valor Trail” Map Of Medal Of Honor Actions Is Now Live
Unprecedented partnership between American Battlefield Trust and Congressional Medal of Honor Society has created interactive map of the places where...
Joseph H. De Castro
Joseph H. de Castro pasó a la historia como el primer hispano en recibir la Medalla de Honor, la más alta condecoración militar de los Estados Unidos...
National Medal of Honor Museum
Step into history at the National Medal of Honor Museum and explore the courage and sacrifice of those who earned our nation’s highest military honor...
The National WWII Museum
New Orleans, La. | The National WWII Museum, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a world-renowned institution dedicated to exploring the profound...
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of military history, service...
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In the Footsteps of Heroes
Every Medal a story to be told; every recipient part of something greater. Explore the inspiring lives of those who have worn the Medal of Honor.