Who was the first person to receive the medal of honor and how did they get the award, when and where. Who was the last (most recent one to get the MOH) ?
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.First awarded March 25, 1863 - American Civil War, U.S. Army recipient. most recent WASHINGTON — Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter. He had just received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama for his courage under fire, for running into an exposed battlefield time and time again to rescue a fallen friend during the war. On October 3, 2009. It has been so long for someone to win a medal of honor because to get one of these you really have to go above and beyond. These awards are not just given to anyone.
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