Medal of Honor

:For the computer game, see Medal of Honor (computer game).

Versions of the medal

There are versions of the medal for each of major branches of the U.S. armed forces: the Army, Navy and Air Force. Since the U.S. Marine Corps is administratively a part of the Department of the Navy, Marines receive the Navy medal.

Related Topics:
U.S. armed forces - Army - Navy - Air Force - U.S. Marine Corps

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Though a Coast Guard version exists, it has never been issued. In the single case of a Coast Guard servicemember, Signalman 1st Class Douglas Munro, receiving the Medal of Honor, the Navy version was awarded.

Related Topics:
Coast Guard - Douglas Munro

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The Medal of Honor is one of only two United States military decorations which are presented as neck orders. The other is the Commander's Degree of the Legion of Merit.

Related Topics:
Neck order - Legion of Merit

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