How many MOH recipients are there?
| Medal of Honor | |
|---|---|
| First awarded | March 25, 1863 |
| Last awarded | May 21, 2021 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 618 |
| Total recipients | 3,508 |
Has anyone ever received 2 Medals of Honor?
Perhaps the most notable two-time Medal of Honor recipients are Smedley Butler and Dan Daly, both Marines who began their careers in the late-19th century before serving in World War I. Dan Daly received his two Medals of Honor for actions in China and Haiti in 1900 and 1915.
What is a 4 star generals salary?
The 2020 four-star general pay is $16,441.80 per month, which does not include amounts for a housing allowance and other benefits. The base yearly four-star general pay is $197,302.
Who are the people who have earned the Medal of Honor?
An Army surgeon, Leonard Wood, who earned the Medal of Honor eventually rose to be Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Navy corpsmen have earned 22 Medals of Honor, many while serving with Marine Corps units ashore.
How many Canadians have been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Sixty-one Canadians who were serving in the United States Armed Forces have received the Medal of Honor; most received it for actions in the American Civil War. Since 1900, only four have been awarded to Canadians.
Where can I find Medal of Honor statistics?
These figures represent Medal of Honor recipients from each conflict and branch of the military. These statistics come from the U.S. Army Center of Military History.
Why was Staff Sergeant Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
Staff Sergeant Miller became a one-man Army against an overwhelming enemy force. He was killed in action preserving the lives of 22 squad members. His Medal of Honor was presented to his parents in 2010.