History Medal of Honor recipients, citations, and other resources concerning the nation's highest medal for valor in combat. read more
The Medal of Honor was created as a Navy version in 1861 named the "Medal of Valor", and an Army version of the medal named the "Medal of Honor" was established in 1862 to give recognition to men who distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity" in combat with an enemy of the United States. read more
The highest award for "valor in action against an enemy force" can be awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. armed services. read more