How many Vietnam veterans received the Medal of Honor?
During the Vietnam War 248 Medals of Honor were received of which 156 of them were presented posthumously. Soldiers of the Army received the most with 161. Fifty seven went to the Marines and 16 to the Navy. The remaining 14 went to the Air Force.
Who received the Medal of Honor in Vietnam?
Recipients
| Name | Service | Date of action |
|---|---|---|
| Bennie Adkins | Army | March 9, 1966 |
| Lewis Albanese † | Army | December 1, 1966 |
| Leonard L. Alvarado † | Army | August 12, 1969 |
| James Anderson, Jr. † | Marine Corps | February 28, 1967 |
How many Air Force members have been awarded the Medal of Honor?
| Medal of Honor | |
|---|---|
| Established | Department of the Navy: December 21, 1861 Department of the Army: July 12, 1862 Department of the Air Force: April 14, 1965 |
| First awarded | March 25, 1863 |
| Last awarded | December 16, 2021 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 618 |
Why do they award the Bronze Star?
The Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is a United States Armed Forces decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.
How many medals were awarded in the Vietnam War?
During the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months, 235 Medals of Honor were received and since 1978 a further 26 awards have been presented. Of the total of 261 awards, 174 were to the US Army , 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF.
Who has received the Medal of Honor?
Theodore Roosevelt, the only U.S. president to have received the Medal of Honor. 3. Theodore Roosevelt is the only U.S. president to have received the Medal of Honor, which he was awarded posthumously.
How many Army Medal of Honor recipients are there?
There are currently 72 living recipients of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
How many Medal of Honor winners are there?
Medal of Honor Recipients More than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been awarded. There are less than 80 living recipients of the Medal of Honor. The Army has by far received the most Medals of Honor, with more than 2,400 going to soldiers.