2. The Medal of Honor is United States of America's highest military
honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of
duty.
On July 25,1963 Congress established a set of guidelines under which
the Medal of Honor could be awarded:
While engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;
While engaged in military operations involving conf lict with an
opposing foreign force; or,
While serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conf lict against
an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a
belligerent party.
The Bill was passed and signed December 21 st by President Lincoln
3. Fought in the Indian war.
Private
U.S Army
Wichita River ,Texas
October 5th 1870
Gallantry during the
pursuit and fight with
Indians.
4. War with Spain
Private
U.S Army
Santiago de cube July 1st
1898
Ran to save someone
from the front lines.
5. Private
WW1
U.S Marine corps
Blanc Mont.
Ridge, France October 3
1918
Ran through our own
barrage 100 yards and
ambushed the enemy.
