Medal of Honor

Bills have been introduced in Congress to review whether Medals of Honor were denied to African-American troops in WWWI.

A California lawmaker recently introduced legislation to upgrade an award for a Vietnam-era airman to the Medal of Honor.

Officials are preparing to roll out a policy designed to ensure acts of heroism receive the full recognition they deserve.

After a three-year review of medals for heroism in conflicts following 9/11, the Pentagon has upgraded 57 awards for valor .

Hershel "Woody" Williams received a Medal of Honor from President Truman for his actions as a Marine during World War II.

"Your father's courage and sacrifice will live for all time."

"He had that split second to make that decision ... to sacrifice himself so that we could all live."

The U.S. Navy announced that the DDG 130 will be named for Hospital Corpsman Master Chief William Charette.

Of the 3,515 Medals of Honor awarded, some 2,018 have gone to Irish-Americans.

An infantryman who gave his life to shield other troops from an insurgent with a bomb will receive the Medal of Honor.

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