Military Flashcards
1
Q
When was Medal of Honor created?
A
1862 for civil war
Signed by Lincoln
2
Q
First winner of Medal of Honor?
A
Army Private Jacob Parrot and 5 others 3/25/1863
3
Q
About how many Medals of Honor have been awarded?
A
Over 3,000
4
Q
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
5
Q
Has anyone won 2 CMHs (congressional medals of honor)?
A
Yes, 19 have done it. Thomas Custer was first for actions in civil war. (George Custer younger brother)
