U.S. Marine Corps — Medal of Honor Recipients
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First Medals of Honor presented
The American Civil War produced acts of courage on both sides, but the Union government sought a formal way to recognize extraordinary valor in its ranks. On March 25th, 1863, in a ceremony at the War Department in Washington, the first Medals of Honor were presented to a group of Union soldiers known as Andrews’ Raiders.
Albert E. Schwab
A Medal of Honor story of courage under fire in the Pacific war.
Arthur F. DeFranzo
A Medal of Honor story of sacrifice and battlefield leadership in the Normandy campaign of World War II.
Dale M. Hansen
A Medal of Honor story of courage under fire and relentless assault in the Pacific War.
Dirk J. Vlug
A Medal of Honor story of courage under fire in the Pacific war.
Eric G. Gibson
A Medal of Honor story of courage under fire in the Italian campaign of World War II.
Frederick W. Castle
A Medal of Honor story of selfless command in the skies of World War II.
George J. Hall
A Medal of Honor story of courage under fire and stubborn infantry grit in the Italian campaign of World War II.
Harold Gonsalves
A Medal of Honor story of selfless sacrifice and battlefield leadership in World War II.
Hershel W. Williams
A Medal of Honor story of relentless courage under fire in the Pacific War of World War II.
James H. Mills
A Medal of Honor story of relentless courage under fire in the Italian campaign of World War II.