History A medal awarded for participation in repelling the Fenian raids, presented by Queen Victoria in 1899 Imperial and colonial honours. Since as far back as the reign of King Louis XIV, the monarchs that reigned over colonies in New France, British North America, and present-day Canada have bestowed royal honours, decorations, and medals on those living under their sovereignty, in
The stories of America’s three newest Medal of Honor recipients can be read below. (From left to right) U.S. Army Master Sgt. Earl D. Plumlee; Kasinal Cashe White, sister of Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn
All information is from the society. (Also see, every medal and ribbon the U.S. military awards, ranked.) The most recent recipient of the Medal of Honor is Paris D. Davis for his service in the
The Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery was instituted in 2019 in the United States by Robin Hutton and Mari Lou Livingood to honor the work of American animals in war and peace. The medal was created to be the American equivalent of the Dickin Medal, awarded in the UK for any animal displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
Corporal Joseph Vittori (August 1, 1929 – September 16, 1951) was a 22-year-old United States Marine who was killed in action during the Korean War . After serving three years in the Marine Corps he returned home, joined the Marine Corps Reserve and worked various jobs around his home town. His unit was called to active duty to participate in
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highest ranking medal of honor recipient
