Military Flashcards

1
Q

When was Medal of Honor created?

A

1862 for civil war
Signed by Lincoln

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2
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First winner of Medal of Honor?

A

Army Private Jacob Parrot and 5 others 3/25/1863

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3
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About how many Medals of Honor have been awarded?

A

Over 3,000

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4
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What father/son have won Medal of Honor

A

Arthur MacArthur - civil war Battle of Missionary ridge
Douglas MacArthur - Philippines campaign
Theodore Roosevelt - Spanish American war
Theodore Roosevelt Jr wW2 - Normandy-only general to land on beach with invasion

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Has anyone won 2 CMHs (congressional medals of honor)?

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Yes, 19 have done it. Thomas Custer was first for actions in civil war. (George Custer younger brother)

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