medal of honor power point presentation for US history

1. MEDAL OF HONOR
By Sabrina Wulchak

2. background
 The medal of honor is the highest award for
valor in action against an enemy force which
can be bestowed upon an individual serving
in the Armed Services of the United States
 It was passed as a law in July 12, 1862 when
president Abraham Lincoln signed it

3. guidelines
 July 25, 1948 3 guidelines were established under
which the Medal of Honor can be rewarded
 1. while engaged in an action against an enemy of
the United States
 2. while engaged in military operations involving
conflict with an opposing foreign force
 3. while serving with friendly forces engaged in
armed conflict against an opposing armed force in
which the U.S. is not a belligerent party

4. Mason Carter
 Indian War Campaigns
 First Lieutenant
 U.S. Army
 Bear Paw Mountain, Montana on September
30, 1877
 Led a charge under fire, inflicted great loss
upon the enemy

5. George Berg
 War with Spain
 Private
 U.S. Army
 El Caney, Cuba, July 1, 1898
 Gallantly assisted in the rescue of wounded
from in front of the lines and while under
heavy enemy fire

6. Oscar F. Miller
 World War 1
 Major
 U.S. Army
 Near Gesnes, France, September 28, 1918
 Energetically reorganized his battalion and
ordered an attack and inspired his men by
personal courage. He was shot in the right
leg, arm, and fell when shot in the abdomen
but continued to urge his men on and leave
him