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US War Heroes: People Who Have Been Honored with the Nation’s Highest Military Distinctions

US War Heroes: People Who Have Been Honored with the Nation’s Highest Military Distinctions

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US War Heroes: People Who Have Been Honored with the Nation’s Highest Military Distinctions
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Alvin York
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Audie L. Murphy
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Daniel J. Daly
David McCampbell
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Douglas MacArthur
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Edward V. Rickenbacker
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Eugene B. Fluckey
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Frank Luke, Jr.
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George A. Davis
George E. Day
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George L. Mabry, Jr.
Gordon Johnston
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Henry L. Hulbert
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Herman H. Hanneken
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Jack L. Treadwell
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James E. Williams
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Joel T. Boone
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John C. McCloy
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John D. Bulkeley
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John H. Quick
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Jonas H. Ingram
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Lawson P. Ramage
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Leon W. Johnson
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Lewis L. Millett
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Lloyd L. Burke
Louis Cukela
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Matej Kocak
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Matt L. Urban
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Melvin Morris
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Merritt A. Edson
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Neel E. Kearby
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Patrick H. Brady
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Raymond G. Davis
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Raymond Harvey
Richard H. O'Kane
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Richard I. Bong
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Robert L. Howard
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Samuel D. Dealey
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Thomas B. McGuire, Jr.
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William J. Donovan
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US War Heroes: People Who Have Been Honored with the Nation’s Highest Military Distinctions
Alvin York
Audie L. Murphy
Daniel J. Daly
David McCampbell
Douglas MacArthur
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Eugene B. Fluckey
Frank Luke, Jr.
George A. Davis
George E. Day
George L. Mabry, Jr.
Gordon Johnston
Henry L. Hulbert
Herman H. Hanneken
Jack L. Treadwell
James E. Williams
Joel T. Boone
John C. McCloy
John D. Bulkeley
John H. Quick
Jonas H. Ingram
Lawson P. Ramage
Leon W. Johnson
Lewis L. Millett
Lloyd L. Burke
Louis Cukela
Matej Kocak
Matt L. Urban
Melvin Morris
Merritt A. Edson
Neel E. Kearby
Patrick H. Brady
Raymond G. Davis
Raymond Harvey
Richard H. O'Kane
Richard I. Bong
Robert L. Howard
Samuel D. Dealey
Thomas B. McGuire, Jr.
William J. Donovan

US War Heroes: People Who Have Been Honored with the Nation’s Highest Military Distinctions

For generations, the men and women of the United States military have shown extraordinary courage and devotion, risking and often giving their lives to defend our nation and its people. Their strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment have shaped America into the proud and enduring country it is today. We owe these heroes an immeasurable debt of gratitude for their sacrifice in protecting our freedom and way of life.

To honor their legacy, 24/7 Tempo reviewed records from the Department of Defense and other sources to compile a list of U.S. service members who received the nation's highest military distinction, the Medal of Honor. Nearly 3,500 of these medals have been awarded, including more than 600 presented posthumously to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Many of these heroes also earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second-highest military honor. Focusing on recipients who served after the Civil War, this list recognizes Americans whose acts of valor and selflessness in battle stand as enduring symbols of courage and patriotism.

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