Today is National Medal of Honor Day, commemorating the 155th Anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
According to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society:
“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.”
Total Recipients: 3,500
Living Recipients: 71
Double Recipients: 19
Most Recent Honoree: Gary M. Rose
Your Neighbor,
Jake
