List of Irish American Medal of Honor recipients

The following is a list of Irish-American soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who were awarded the American military's highest decoration — the Medal of Honor, sometimes referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is bestowed "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force." The medal is awarded by the President of the United States on behalf of the Congress.

Of the 3,464 Medals of Honor awarded as of September 17, 2009, an estimated 2,018 have been awarded to Irish-American recipients, more than twice the number awarded any other ethnic group; 257 Irish-born Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor which represents more than half of foreign-born MOH recipients. A monument to these Irish-born Medal of Honor winners is located at Valley Forge's Medal of Honor Grove. The first Irish American to receive the Medal was Michael Madden, who received it for his actions in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.

Civil War

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyPrivateSouth Mountain, MarylandSeptember 14, 1862Single-handed and slightly wounded he accosted a squad of 14 Confederate soldiers bearing the colors of the 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).NavyQuartermasterOn board the USS Crusader and the USS Keokuk1863Served on board the USS Crusader and the USS Keokuk during various actions of those vessels.ArmySergeant MajorUnknown – Gallantry in various actions during the rebellion.NavySeamanFort Fisher, North CarolinaJanuary 15, 1865On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmySurgeonPetersburg, VirginiaApril 2, 1865Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished gallantry.75px|alt=Profile of a balding white man with bushy, drooping mustache wearing an ornate military jacket with shoulder boards, shoulder cords, and a lanyard hanging from the chest.|John G. BourkeArmyPrivateCompany E, 15th Pennsylvania CavalryMurfreesboro, TennesseeDecember 31, 1862 – January 2, 1863Gallantry in action.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaCapture of flagArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaVolunteered on a dangerous service and brought in valuable information.ArmySergeantCompany E, 164th New York InfantrySecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaRescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy's fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Peachtree Creek, Ga.Capture of flag of 31st Mississippi (C.S.A.).ArmySergeantBattle of Vicksburg, Miss.Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Spotsylvania Court House, VirginiaCapture of flag, seizing it as his regiment advanced over the enemy's works. He received a bullet wound in the chest while capturing flag.ArmySergeantBattle of WildernessAt the risk of his own life went back while the rebels were still firing and, finding Col. Wheelock unable to move, alone and unaided, carried him off the field of battle.ArmyFirst SergeantBattle of Shepherdstown, VirginiaVoluntarily attempted to spike a gun in the face of the enemy.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Fort Blakely, Ala.Capture of flag.ArmyPrivateVicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmySergeant82nd New York InfantryBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.NavyCoxswainAboard the Served on board the U.S.S. Commodore Hull at the capture of Plymouth, 31 October 1864ArmyColonelPetersburg, VirginiaDecember 13, 1862Gallantly led his regiment in battle at a critical moment.NavySeamanAboard the , First Battle of Fort FisherConlan served on board the U.S.S. Agawam, as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 23 December 1864.NavyOrdinary SeamanFort Fisher, North CarolinaJanuary 15, 1865On board the U.S.S. Minnesota, in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyPrivateBattle of Fisher's Hill, VirginiaSeptember 22, 1864Capture of enemy flag.NavyCoxswainMobile Bay, AlabamaMobile, AlabamaAugust 5, 1864April 26, 1865Double MOH recipientArmyE-01PrivateThird Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaWas one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party, and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.75px|alt=Head of a white man with a drooping mustache and short hair, wearing a dark suit over a light-colored shirt and tie. The portrait is surrounded by a shield-shaped decorative frame.|Thomas E. CorcoranNavyLandmanVicksburg, MississippiMay 27, 1863Served on board the U.S.S. Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinkingArmyPrivateBattle of Fisher's Hill, VirginiaSeptember 22, 1864Capture of the enemy flag.75px|alt=A white man with a mustache standing with his left arm resting on an object to his side and his right hand inside his jacket. A star-shaped medal is hanging from a ribbon on his left breast.NavyChief QuartermasterAboard the , Battle of Mobile BayOn board the U.S.S. Richmond in action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864ArmyAssistant SurgeonAntietam, MarylandSeptember 17, 1862Voluntarily exposed himself to great danger by going to the fighting line there succoring the wounded and helpless and conducting them to the field hospital.ArmyE-01PrivateJefferson, VirginiaAt the head of a detachment of his company dashed across an open field, exposed to a deadly fire from the enemy, and succeeded in dislodging them from an unoccupied house, which he and his comrades defended for several hours against repeated attacks, thus preventing the enemy from flanking the position of the Union forces.NavyLandsmanAboard the , Battle of Mobile BayAs a landsman on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna, Dougherty acted gallantly without orders when the powder box at his gun was disabled under the heavy enemy fire, and maintained a supply of powder throughout the prolonged action. Dougherty also aided in the attacks on Fort Morgan and in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee.ArmyFirst SergeantWilderness, VirginiaMay 6, 1864During a rout and while under orders to retreat seized the colors, rallied the men, and drove the enemy back.ArmyE-01PrivateWilliamsburg, Virginia and At Williamsburg, Virginia, assisted in driving rebel skirmishers to their main line. Participated in action, at Fair Oaks, Virginia, though excused from duty because of disability. In a charge with his company at Big Shanty, Ga., was the first man on the enemy's works.NavyCoxswainAboard the , Battle of Mobile BayAs captain of the No. 1 gun on board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford, during action against rebel gunboats, the ram Tennessee and Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmySergeantBattle of Chaffin's Farm, VirginiaGallantry in the charge on the enemy's works: rushing forward with the colors and calling upon the men to follow him; was severely wounded.ArmyE-01PrivateNolensville, Tenn.Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.ArmyE-04Corporal14th Connecticut InfantryBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Capture of flag of 52d North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmySergeantBattle of Vicksburg, Miss.Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."75px|alt=Head of a white man with a bushy mustache wearing a dark suit and bow tie. The portrait is surrounded by an oval-shaped frame decorated with stars and stripes.NavyLandmanPlymouth, North CarolinaOctober 31, 1864"[D]istinguished himself by a display of coolness when he participated in landing and spiking a 9-inch gun while under a devastating fire from enemy musketry."ArmyCaptainFort Harrison, VirginiaSeptember 29, 1864While acting as an aide and carrying an important message, was severely wounded and his horse killed but delivered the order and rejoined his general.Marine CorpsSergeantMobile Bay, AlabamaAugust 5, 1864On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864ArmyCaptainMoorefield, West VirginiaAugust 7, 1864After being most desperately wounded, he captured the colors of the 8th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).ArmyO-01Second LieutenantGettysburg, PennsylvaniaHeld his ground with the battery after the other batteries had fallen back until compelled to draw his piece off by hand; he was severely wounded.NavySeamanYazoo City, MississippiMarch 5, 1864Served on board the U.S.S. Marmora off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864. Landed ashore with his howitzer gun and crew in the midst of battle and contributed to the turning back of the enemy.NavyCaptain of the ForecastleMobile Bay, AlabamaDecember 30, 1862On board the U.S.S. Rhode Island which was engaged in rescuing men from the stricken Monitor in Mobile Bay, on 30 December 1862.ArmyCaptain13th Vermont InfantryGettysburg, PennsylvaniaJuly 2, 1863Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.ArmyPrivateMason's Island, MarylandSeptember 3, 1861Assisted a wounded comrade to the riverbank and, under heavy fire of the enemy, swam with him across a branch of the Potomac to the Union lines.ArmyPrivateBattle of Hatcher's Run, VirginiaApril 2, 1865Capture of flag of 8th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)Marine CorpsSergeantMobile Bay, AlabamaAugust 5, 1864Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Sgt. Martin fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious 2 hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.ArmyE-04CorporalSalem Heights, VirginiaWent 250 yards in front of his regiment toward the position of the enemy and under fire brought within the lines a wounded and unconscious comrade.ArmySecond LieutenantSpotsylvania County, VirginiaMay 12, 1864In a hand-to-hand encounter with the enemy captured a flag, was wounded in the act, but continued on duty until he received a second wound.ArmySergeantWinchester, VirginiaSeptember 19, 1864Capture of colors of 36th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).NavySeamanAboard the , Operations against VicksburgServing on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vicksburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863.75px|alt=Framed portrait of a white man with a very long beard, neatly trimmed hair, and a dark jacket.NavyOrdinary SeamanHarrisonburg, LouisianaMarch 2, 1864Served on board the USS Fort Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, La., 2 March 1864.ArmyE-04CorporalSecond Battle of Petersburg, VirginiaRecapture of colors of 7th New York Heavy Artillery.NavyCoxswainOn board the USS CarondeletJuly 15, 1862Serving as coxswain on board the USS Carondelet, Morrison was commended for meritorious conduct in general and especially for his heroic conduct and his inspiring example to the crew in the engagement with the rebel ram Arkansas, Yazoo River, 15 July 1862.75px|St. Clair Mulholland|alt=Portrait of a white man with wavy hair and a long, forked beard, wearing a suit.ArmyMajorChancellorsville, VirginiaMay 4–5, 1863In command of the picket line held the enemy in check all night to cover the retreat of the Army.ArmySergeantCorinth, MississippiOctober 3, 1862Although wounded three times, carried the colors throughout the conflict.ArmyLieutenant ColonelBattle of North Anna, VirginiaMay 24, 1864This officer, commanding the regiment, kept it on the field exposed to the fire of the enemy for 3 hours without being able to fire one shot in return because of the ammunition being exhausted.Marine CorpsSergeantOn board the USS Fort HenryJune 15, 1863For his actions while serving on board the USS Fort Henry, Crystal River, Fla., 15 June 1863.ArmyCaptainBattle of Seven Pines, VirginiaMay 31-June 1, 1862Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Gettysburg, Pa.Taking up the colors where they had fallen, he rushed ahead of his regiment, close to the muzzles of the enemy's guns, and engaged in the desperate struggle in which the enemy was defeated, and though severely wounded, he held the colors until wounded a second time.NavyCoxswainAboard the Served as coxswain on board the U.S. Sloop John Adams, Sullvan's Island Channel, 28 November 1864. Taking part in the boarding of the blockade runner Beatrice while under heavy enemy fire from Fort Moultrie, O'Brien, who was in charge of one of the boarding launches, carried out his duties with prompt and energetic conduct. This action resulted in the firing of the Beatrice and the capture of a quantity of supplies from her.ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of Waynesboro, VirginiaCapture of flag and of a Confederate officer with his horse and equipmentNavyCoal HeaverAboard the , Battle of Mobile BayOn board the flagship USS Hartford, during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864.ArmyE-01PrivateUnknownUnknownDate and place of act not of record in War Department.ArmyPrivateVicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party"ArmyO-02First LieutenantBattle of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Fort DeRussey, La. and Voluntarily joined the color guard in the assault on the enemy's works when he saw indications of wavering and caused the colors of his regiment to be planted on the parapet. Voluntarily placed himself in the ranks of an assaulting column (being then on staff duty) and rode with it into the enemy's works, being the only mounted officer present, was twice wounded in battle.NavySeamanAboard the , Red River CampaignServed as boatswain's mate on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864.ArmyE-04CorporalBattle of Chancellorsville, VirginiaTook up the colors from the hands of the color bearer who had been shot down and bore them through the remainder of the battle.ArmyPrivateFairfield, PennsylvaniaJuly 3, 1863Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer in a hand-to-hand fight and prevented it from falling into the hands of the enemy.ArmySergeantFredericksburg, VirginiaDecember 11, 1862Seized the colors of his regiment, the color bearer having been shot down, and bore them to the front where both his arms were carried off by a shell.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a drooping mustache, wearing a cavalry hat and a double-breasted military jacket with two medals pinned to the left breast.ArmyMajorSavage's Station, VirginiaJune 29, 1862Led his regiment on the enemy's battery, silenced the guns, held the position against overwhelming numbers, and covered the retreat of the 2d Army Corps.Marine CorpsCorporalFort Fisher, North CarolinaJanuary 15, 1865On board the USS Minnesota in the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865.ArmyPrivateWinchester, VirginiaSeptember 19, 1864Capture of Virginia State flag.Marine CorpsSergeantMobile Bay, AlabamaAugust 5, 1864On board the USS Oneida during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864.ArmyPrivateWinchester, VirginiaSeptember 19, 1864With one companion, captured 14 Confederates in the severest part of the battle.NavyCoxswainSt. Marks, FloridaMarch 5–6, 1865ArmyColonelChancellorsville, VirginiaMay 3, 1863For assuming command of the brigade, rallying the troops, and remaining in command though wounded.NavyQuartermasterOn board the USS KearsargeJanuary 15, 1865Served as second quartermaster on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864.NavyOrdinary SeamanBattle of Fort Fisher, North CarolinaOn board the USS Agawam as one of a volunteer crew of a powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher, 2 December 1864.NavySeamanUSS Monticello – Served as seaman on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, North Carolina 23 to 25 June 1864.NavyCoxswainUSS LouisvilleVariousServed on board the USS Louisville during various actions of that vessel. During the engagements of the Louisville, Sullivan served as first captain of a 9 inch gun and throughout his period of service was "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action."ArmyFirst LieutenantMalvern Hill, VirginiaJuly 1, 1862Voluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re_forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.ArmyCorporalBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaOctober 19, 1864Recaptured the flag of the 15th New Jersey Infantry.ArmyChief BuglerBattle of Cedar Creek, VirginiaOctober 19, 1864Capture of colors of 44th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).ArmyPrivateVicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."ArmyE-01PrivateBattle of the Crater, Petersburg, VirginiaBore off the regimental colors after the color sergeant had been wounded and the color corporal bearing the colors killed thereby saving the colors from capture.ArmyCaptainVicksburg, MississippiMay 22, 1863Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.

Indian Wars

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyCompany A, 1st U.S. CavalrySycamore Canyon, ArizonaConspicuous gallantry in a charge upon the Tonto Apaches.ArmyPrivateBig Horn, MontanaJuly 9, 1876ArmyCompany C, 9th U.S. CavalryMimbres Mountains, N. Mex. and Cuchillo Negro River near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico and Bravery in action.ArmyCompany F, 4th U.S. CavalryRed River, Texas"Gallantry in action."ArmyCompany G, 6th U.S. CavalrySimon Valley, ArizonaEngaged singlehanded 2 renegade Indians until his horse was shot under him and then pursued them so long as he was able.ArmyCompany B, 8th U.S. CavalryArizonaBravery in scouts and actions against Indians.ArmyCompany F, 5th U.S. CavalryDavidson Canyon near Camp Crittenden, ArizonaIn command of a detachment of 4 men defeated a superior force.ArmyCompany B, 8th U.S. CavalryArizonaBravery in scouts and actions against Indians.ArmyCompany G, 5th U.S. InfantryCedar Creek, etc., Montana – Gallantry in engagements.ArmyCaptainCompany C, 5th U.S. InfantryWolf Mountains, MontanaJanuary 8, 1877Most distinguished gallantry in action with hostile Indians.ArmySergeantCompany G, 5th U.S. InfantryCedar Creek, MontanaOctober 1876 - January 1877Gallantry in engagements.ArmyPrivateCompany B, 7th US CavalryLittle Bighorn, MontanaJune 25–26, 1876Displayed conspicuously good conduct in assisting to drive away the IndiansSurname misspelled "Callen" on citationArmyCorporalNear Wichita River, TexasJuly 12, 1870ArmyPrivateBig Horn, MontanaJuly 9, 1876ArmyPrivateArizona TerritoryAugust - October 1868ArmySergeantNear Plum Creek, KansasMarch 1868ArmySergeantNear Platte River, NebraskaApril 26, 1872ArmyPrivateArizona TerritoryAugust - October 1868ArmySergeantArizona TerritoryAugust - October 1868ArmyFirst SergeantCedar Creek, MontanaBear Paw Mountains, MontanaOctober 1876 - January 8, 1877September 30, 1877Double MOH recipientArmyAssistant SurgeonApache Pass, ArizonaFebruary 13–14, 1861ArmyPrivateArizona TerritoryAugust - October 1868ArmySergeantLittle Blue, NebraskaMay 15, 1870ArmyCorporalNear Fort Hartsuff, NebraskaApril 26, 1876ArmyCompany A, 5th U.S. InfantryCedar Creek, etc., Montana – "Gallantry in action"ArmyPrivateWhetstone Mountains, ArizonaJuly 13, 1872ArmyFarrierWhite Clay Creek, South DakotaDecember 30, 1890ArmyPrivateWinter of 1872/1873ArmyPrivateStaked Plains, TexasDecember 8, 1874ArmyFirst LieutenantWhite Bird Canyon, IdahoJune 17, 1877ArmySergeantBig Hole, MontanaAugust 9, 1877ArmyCompany D, 5th US InfantryCedar Creek, etc., Montana – "Gallantry in action."ArmyCompany G, 5th US InfantryCedar Creek, etc., Montana – "Gallantry in action."ArmyCompany I, 6th US CavalryGageby Creek, Indian TerritoryCourage while in command of a detachment.ArmyCompany E, 7th US CavalryWounded Knee Creek, South DakotaConspicuous bravery in action against Indians concealed in a ravine.75pxArmyCompany A, 5th US CavalryNear Sunset Pass, ArizonaBravery in rescuing Lt. King, 5th U.S. Cavalry, from Indians.ArmyPrivateChiricahua Mountains, ArizonaOctober 20, 1869Born as Henry G. Nabers

Korean Expedition

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesMarine CorpsPrivateOn board the USS ColoradoMarine CorpsPrivateKoreaNavyChief QuartermasterOn board the USS Benicia - Marine CorpsPrivateOn board the USS Benicia

Spanish-American War

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75px|alt=Head and torso of a young black man wearing a suit and tie with a watch chain hanging from a jacket button. He has a cap pushed high up on his forehead and tilted over his left ear.ArmyTayabacoa, CubaVoluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.NavyChief Gunner's MateCardenas, CubaNavyFireman First ClassBahamasNavyChief MachinistCardenas, CubaArmyCorporalSantiago de CubaMarine CorpsPrivateCuzco, CubaMarine CorpsSergeantCienfuegos, CubaNavyOilerCienfuegos, CubaMarine CorpsPrivateCienfuegos, CubaArmyPrivateSantiago de CubaNavyFireman Second ClassCienfuegos, CubaNavyChief Master-at-armsSantiago de CubaNavyCoxswainSantiago de CubaMarine CorpsCorporalCienfuegos, Cuba

Philippine-American War

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmy6th U.S. InfantryBobong, NegrosRallied his men on the bridge after the line had been broken and pushed back.ArmyPrivateCompany A, 36th Infantry, U.S. VolunteersLuzon, Philippines”Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.”Marine CorpsCorporalLuzon, Philippines -  and ”For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle”NavyChief Boatswain's MatePhilippines

Boxer Rebellion

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesMarine CorpsPrivateTientsin, ChinaMarine CorpsPrivate15th Company of MarinesPeking, ChinaDouble MOH recipient75px|alt=Head of a white man with brown hair and a drooping mustache wearing a blue military jacket. The man is looking off to the side.Marine Corps"[For] distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct"Marine CorpsPrivateBeijing, China - NavyLandmanChina - 

United States occupation of Haiti
ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75pxMarine CorpsGunnery Sergeant15th Company of Marinesnear Fort Liberte, HaitiDouble MOH recipient

World War I

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75px|alt=Three-quarters shot of a middle-aged man in a plain military uniform, standing almost at attention. He is wearing a campaign hat and two medals on his chest.ArmyE-05SergeantRescued six wounded men despite intense fire75px|alt=Head and shoulders of an older man with neatly combed and parted gray hair wearing a suit and tie.ArmyO-05Lieutenant Colonel – Exposed himself to fire in order to lead and organize his men, remained with them after being woundedArmyE-05SergeantContinued to lead an attack despite being repeatedly woundedArmyE-02Private First ClassSingly-handedly attacked and captured a pillboxArmyMajorApremont, France

World War II

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyNuremberg, GermanyAlso known as Francis X. Burke.75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a man in a white jacket with black shoulderboards with binoculars hanging from around his neck. His eyes are shaded by a white peaked cap with a black visor.NavyNaval Battle of Guadalcanal, Savo Island –  Armynear Favoratta, SicilyArmyNuremberg, GermanyArmynear Altavilla, ItalyMarine Corps ReserveO-03Captain04-24-022nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine DivisionIwo Jima, Japanin Battle of Iwo Jima, he risked his life to eliminate several enemy troops so his men could move forward75pxArmy Air ForcesMajorover Luzon, Philippine Islands – The second leading air ace in World War II before being killed in action in January 1945. McGuire Air Force Base is named for him.75pxArmynear Holtzwihr, FranceHighest number of decorations for US combatant.ArmySaipan, Marianas Islands – NavyCommandernear Kobe, JapanChaplain aboard aircraft carrier .NavyLieutenantoff Papua New GuineaO'Hare International Airport in Chicago was named in his memory.75pxNavyCommanderPhilippine Islands – For submarine operations against two Japanese convoys.Marine CorpsSolomon Islands area and 

Korean War

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75pxNavyO-02Lieutenant, Junior GradeFighter Squadron 32, attached to U.S.S. LeyteBattle of Chosin Reservoir, KoreaRisked his life to rescue a downed pilot75pxUSMCRO-01Second LieutenantCompany A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)KoreaAlthough wounded he refused medical care to fight the enemy until all his men and casualties had been taken care of.75pxUSMCRO-01Second LieutenantCompany H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.)KoreaProvided cover and care for wounded while his unit was attacking the enemy

Vietnam War
ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyChu Lai—South Vietnamnear Chu Lai, Republic of VietnamFlew multiple missions against heavy fire to evacuate 51 wounded men75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with short hair, wearing a military jacket with a star-shaped medal hanging from a ribbon around his neck.ArmyNam Dong—South Vietnamnear Nam Dong, Republic of VietnamRescued and administered first aid to several wounded soldiers and led a group to defeat an enemy force causing them to retreat leaving behind 54 of their dead, many weapons, and grenades.ArmyQuang Tin Province, Republic of VietnamAlthough wounded he directed fire onto enemy positions and rescued several wounded soldiers75px|alt=Portrait of a middle-aged white man in a formal military uniform in front of a U.S. flag|Robert F. FoleyArmyQuan Dau Tieng—South Vietnamnear Quan Dau Tieng, Republic of VietnamDespite his painful wounds he refused medical aid and persevered in the forefront of the attack on the enemy redoubt. He led the assault on several enemy gun emplacements and, single-handedly, destroyed three such positions.NavyOng Muong Canal, Kien Hoa Province, Republic of VietnamSuccessfully relayed commands through one of his men until an enemy attack was silenced and the boats he was leading were able to move to safetyArmyQuang Tin Province, Republic of VietnamWhile attempting to rescue three wounded soldiers despite heavy enemy fire, he was able to carry two of the men to safety but was killed while trying to rescue the third.75px|alt=a colored image of an elderly McNerney in a business suit wearing his Medal of Honor around his neck. He is facing to the left.ArmyPolei Doc, Republic of VietnamDespite being wounded after his unit was attacked, he assumed command of the unit when the company commander was killed, organized the defense, and helped arrange a helicopter evacuation of the wounded. He refused his own medical evacuation and instead stayed with the company until a new commander arrived.75px|alt=A black and white headshot photo of Noonan in his military dress blue uniform with hat.Marine CorpsVandegrift Combat Base—A Shau Valley—South Vietnamnear Vandergrift Combat Base, A Shau Valley, Republic of VietnamKilled while attempting to rescue a wounded man75px|alt=Head and shoulders of a white man with a pointed mustache, wearing a star-shaped medal on a blue ribbon around his neck.|O'Malley in 2010Marine CorpsCompany I, 3rd Battalion 3rd MarinesAn Cu'ong—South Vietnamnear An Cu'ong 2, South VietnamRisked his life and led his men to repeatedly attack the enemy, assist another Marine unit that had inflicted heavy casualties and led his unit to a helicopter for evacuation.ArmyQuảng Trị Province, Republic of VietnamKilled by enemy gunfire after assisting in the defeat of an attacking enemy force75px|alt=A black and white image showing the head and upper torso of Sijan wearing his military dress uniform with ribbons.Air ForceNorth VietnamFor actions while as a prisoner of war75px|alt=A color image showing Thornton from the waist up in a business suit. He is wearing his Medal of Honor around his neck, with his left hand over his heart.NavyQuảng Trị Province, Republic of VietnamSaved the life of his superior officer and allowed the other members of his patrol to escape

War in Afghanistan

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes100px|alt=Top half of young man in circa 2000 dress U.S. Navy uniform of junior officer.NavySEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1Near Asadabad, Kunar ProvinceLed a four-man reconnaissance team in a fight against superior numbers, exposed himself to hostile fire in order to call for help

Peacetime

ImageNameServiceRankUnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesNavyWatertenderOn board the USS PuritanJuly 1, 1897NavySeamanOn board the USS PetrelMarch 31, 1901Navy, San Diego, Calif.For extraordinary heroism when boiler exploded on ship.Navy, Philadelphia, Pa.For rescuing from drowning a Landsman of the USS HartfordNavyBoatswain's MateOn board the USS PortsmouthFebruary 7, 1882Navy, off Honolulu, HawaiiFor rescuing a fellow diver who had become tangled in the wreckage and trapped underwaterNavy, San Diego, Calif.Bravery shown during ship's boiler explosionNavySeamanShanghai, ChinaJanuary 23, 1875NavyBoatswain's MateLe Havre, FranceOctober 26, 1878NavyBoilermakerOn board the USS IowaJanuary 25, 1905NavyOrdinary SeamanOn board the USS IroquoisSeptember 7, 1871NavyWatertenderOn board the USS VicksburgOn board the USS SalemMay 29, 1901September 13, 1909Double MOH recipientNavyLandmanPort Mahon, MinorcaMarch 13, 1879NavyBoatswain's MateGreytown, NicaraguaApril 12, 1872NavyOrdinary SeamanCoquimbo, ChileJuly 30, 1873NavyChief WatertenderOn board the USS North DakotaSeptember 8, 1910NavySeamanPará, BrazilOctober 1, 1878NavyChief Machinist's MateOn board the USS North DakotaSeptember 8, 1910NavyShip's CorporalOn board the USS ConstitutionNovember 16, 1879NavySeamanOn board the USS LeydenAugust 26, 1881

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