In addition to their both being promoted to the rank of general officer, Arthur MacArthur Jr. and Douglas MacArthur also share the distinction of having been the first father and son to each be awarded a Medal of Honor.
Selain mereka sama-sama dipromosikan pada pangkat perwira jenderal, Arthur MacArthur Jr. dan Douglas MacArthur juga berbagi kekhasan karena menjadi ayah dan anak pertama yang masing-masing dianugerahi Medal of Honor.