Medal of Honor Archives

The MoH was introduced during WWII.

• True

• False

Which selection below is the proper name for the medal of honor?

• Congressional Medal of Honor

• Medal of Honor

• Medal of Bravery

Answer explanation

The medal was introduced by congress, but the official name is "Medal of Honor"

The Army Medal of Honor was created in 1861 and the Navy Medal of Honor was created in 1862.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Navy MoH was the first to be introduced Dec 21, 1861 and the Navy's on July 12, 1862

Approximately how many of the MoH awards were given pothumously?

• 20

• 75

• 18.5

The Medal of Honor is only presented by the President of the United States.

• True

• False

You must be a U.S. Citizen, fighting for US forces against an enemy, in order to be awarded a MoH.

• True

• False

The Air Force MoH was introduced in what year?

• 1965

• 1890

• 1957

Which MoH is depicted?

• Air Force

• Army

• Navy

Which service does the MoH depicted, represent?

• Army

• Navy

• Air Force

Who was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor?

• Jack Pot

• Jacob Parrott

• Famous Dove