List of Medal of Honor recipients

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Medal of Honor recipients

The following is a complete list of Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the U.S. Military. Recipients are grouped by conflict, then alphabetically by last name within the group. The rank listed is the recipient's rank at the time of their Medal of Honor action.

Posthumous receipt is denoted by an asterisk.

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John Andrews Navy Ordinary Seaman aboard the USS Benicia 9-10 Jun 1871
Charles Brown Marine Corps Corporal aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the fort.
John Coleman Marine Corps Private aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Fighting hand-to-hand with the enemy, Coleman succeeded in saving the life of Alexander McKenzie.
James Dougherty Marine Corps Private aboard the USS Carondelet Wounded several times, Dougherty invariably returned to duty, presenting an example of constancy and devotion to the flag.
Frederick Franklin Navy Quartermaster aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Assuming command of Company D, after Lt. McKee was wounded, Franklin handled the company with great credit until relieved.
Patrick H. Grace Navy Chief Quartermaster aboard the USS Benicia 10-11 Jun 1871 Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action.
Cyrus Hayden Navy Carpenter aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Serving as color bearer of the battalion, Hayden planted his flag on the ramparts of the citadel and protected it under a heavy fire from the enemy.
William F. Lukes Navy Landsman Ganghwa Island 9-10 Jun 1871 Fighting the enemy inside the fort, Lukes received a severe cut over the head.
Alexander McKenzie Navy Boatswain's Mate aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee during this action, McKenzie was struck by a sword and received a severe cut in the head from the blow.
Michael McNamara Marine Corps Private aboard the USS Benicia 11 Jun 1871 Advancing to the parapet, McNamara wrenched the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killed him.
James F. Merton Navy Landsman Ganghwa Island 9-10 Jun 1871 Merton was severely wounded in the arm while trying to force his way into the fort.
Michael Owens Marine Corps Private aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.
Hugh Purvis Marine Corps Private aboard the USS Alaska 11 Jun 1871 Braving the enemy fire, Purvis was the first to scale the walls of the fort and capture the flag of the Korean forces.
Samuel F. Rogers Navy Quartermaster aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Fighting courageously at the side of Lt. McKee during this action, Rogers was wounded by the enemy.
William Troy Navy Ordinary Seaman aboard the USS Colorado 11 Jun 1871 Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee, by whom he was especially commended, Troy was badly wounded by the enemy.

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Frederick T. Fisher Navy Gunner's Mate First Class aboard the USS Philadelphia, Samoa 1 Apr 1899 For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Bruno A. Forsterer Marine Corps Sergeant Samoa 1 Apr 1899 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Henry L. Hulbert Marine Corps Private Samoa 1 Apr 1899 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy. Subsequently awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal for actions during World War I.
Michael J. McNally Marine Corps Sergeant Samoa 1 Apr 1899 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy.

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Frank L. Anders Army Corporal San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon 13 May 1899
Matthew A. Batson Army First Lieutenant Calamba, Luzon 26 Jul 1899 Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Hiram I. Bearss Marine Corps Captain junction of the Cadacan and Sohoton Rivers, Samar 17 Nov 1901 Subsequently awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in WW I.
Harry Bell Army Captain Near Porac, Luzon 17 Oct 1899
J. Franklin Bell Army Colonel Near Porac, Luzon 9 Sep 1899 Later became Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
Charles G. Bickham Army First Lieutenant Bayong, near Lake Lanao, Mindanao 2 May 1902
George W. Biegler Army Captain Near Loac, Luzon 21 Oct 1900 With but 19 men resisted and at close quarters defeated 300 of the enemy.
William E. Birkhimer Army Captain San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon 13 May 1899 With 12 men charged and routed 300 of the enemy.
Otto Boehler Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1899
Howard M. Buckley Marine Corps Private 25, 27, 29 Mar and 4 Apr 1899 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Bernard A. Byrne Army Captain Bobong, Negros 19 Jul 1899
Anthony J. Carson Army Corporal Catubig, Samar 15-19 Apr 1900
John H. Catherwood Navy Ordinary Seaman Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands 24 Sept 1911 For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Charles Cawetzka Army Private Near Sariaya, Luzon 23 Aug 1900 Single-handed, he defended a disabled comrade against a greatly superior force of the enemy.
Josephus S. Cecil Army First Lieutenant Bud-Dajo, Jolo 7 Mar 1906
Clarence M. Condon Army Sergeant Near Calulut, Luzon 5 Nov 1899
Charles P. Davis Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1899
Willis H. Downs Army Private San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon 13 May 1899
Joseph L. Epps Army Private Vigan Luzon 4 Dec 1899
Arthur M. Ferguson Army First Lieutenant Near Porac, Luzon 28 Sep 1899 Charged alone a body of the enemy and captured a captain.
Joseph Fitz Navy Ordinary Seaman On board the USS Pampanga, Mount Dajo Jolo 8 Mar 1906 For displaying bravery and extraordinary heroism in the presence of the enemy.
Andrew P. Forbeck Navy Seaman Katbalogan, Samar 16 Jul 1900 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy during battle.
Frederick Funston Army Colonel Rio Grande de la Pampanga, Luzon 27 Apr 1899 Riverine operations in Luzon.
Robert Galbraith Navy Gunner's Mate Third Class El Pardo, Cebu 12 and 13 Sep 1899 For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy.
Sterling A. Galt Army Artificer Bamban, Luzon 9 Nov 1899 Distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.
Antoine A. M. Gaujot Army Corporal Battle of Paye, San Mateo 19 Dec 1899 Brother of Julien E. V. Gaujot, also a Medal of Honor recipient. First recipient from Virginia Tech.
Louis Gedeon Army Private Mount Amia, Cebu 4 Feb 1900 Singlehanded, defended his mortally wounded captain from an overwhelming force of the enemy.
Edward H. Gibson Army Sergeant San Mateo 19 Dec 1899
James R. Gillenwater Army Corporal Near Porac, Luzon 3 Sep 1899
Allen J. Greer Army Second Lieutenant Near Majada, Laguna Province 2 Jul 1901
William R. Grove Army Lieutenant Colonel Near Porac, Luzon 9 Sep 1899
Bolden R. Harrison Navy Seaman Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands 24 Sept 1911 For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Harry Harvey Marine Corps Sergeant Benictican, Bataan Province 16 Feb 1900
Webb C. Hayes Army Lieutenant Colonel Vigan, Luzon 4 Dec 1899 Son of former President of the U.S. Rutherford B. Hayes.
Joseph Henderson Army Sergeant Patian Island 2 Jul 1909
George F. Henrechon Navy Machinist's Mate Second Class Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands 24 Sept 1911 For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Frank C. High Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1899
John A. Huntsman Army Sergeant Bamban, Luzon 9 Nov 1899 For distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents.
Gotfred Jensen Army Private San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon 13 May 1899
Gordon Johnston Army First Lieutenant Mount Bud Dajo, Jolo 7 Mar 1906 Voluntarily took part in and was dangerously wounded during an assault on the enemy's works.
John T. Kennedy Army Second Lieutenant Patian Island 4 Jul 1909
Charles E. Kilbourne Army First Lieutenant Paco Bridge 5 Feb 1899
John B. Kinne Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1889
Cornelius J. Leahy Army Private Near Porac, Luzon 3 Sep 1899
Joseph Leonard Marine Corps Private 25, 27, 29 Mar and 4 Apr 1899 Enlisted as Joseph Melvin.
*John A. Logan Army Major San Jacinto 11 Nov 1899
Richard M. Longfellow Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1899
Edward E. Lyon Army Private San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon 13 May 1899
William P. Maclay Army Private Hilongas, Leyte 6 May 1900
George W. Mathews Army Assistant Surgeon Near Labo, Luzon 29 Oct 1899
James McConnell Army Private Vigan, Luzon 4 Dec 1899
Hugh J. McGrath Army Captain Calamba, Luzon 26 Jul 1899 Swam the San Juan River in the face of the enemy's fire and drove him from his entrenchments.
Fred H. McGuire Navy Hospital Apprentice Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands 24 Sept 1911 For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Archie Miller Army First Lieutenant Patian Island 2 Jul 1909
John E. Moran Army Captain Near Mabitac, Laguna, Luzon 17 Sep 1900
Louis C. Mosher Philippine Scouts Second Lieutenant Gagsak Mountain, Jolo 11 Jun 1913
Hugh P. Mullin Navy Seaman aboard the USS Texas off Hampton Roads, Va. 11 Nov 1899 For jumping overboard to rescue a crewmate from drowning.
José B. Nísperos Philippine Scouts Private Lapurap, Basilan 24 Sep 191 1
Joseph A. Nolan Army Artificer Labo, Luzon 29 May 1900
James Parker Army Lieutenant Colonel Vigan, Luzon 4 Dec 1899
Charles H. Pierce Army Private Near San Isidro, Luzon 19 Oct 1899
David D. Porter Marine Corps Colonel junction of the Cadacan and Sohoton Rivers, Samar 17 Nov 1901 Grandson of Admiral David Dixon Porter.
Thomas F. Prendergast Marine Corps Corporal 25, 27, 29 Mar and 5 Apr 1899 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Peter H. Quinn Army Private San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon 13 May 1899
Charles W. Ray Army Sergeant Near San Isidro, Luzon 19 Oct 1899
Marcus W. Robertson Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1899
Frank F. Ross Army Private Near San Isidro 16 May 1899
William H. Sage Army Captain Near Zapote River, Luzon 13 Jun 1899
Henry F. Schroeder Army Sergeant Carig 14 Sep 1900 With 22 men defeated 400 insurgents, killing 36 and wounding 90.
Patrick Shanahan Navy Chief Boatswain's Mate On board the USS Alliance 28 May 1899 For rescuing a crewmate from drowning.
George C. Shaw Army First Lieutenant Fort Pitacus, Lake Lanao, Mindanao 4 May 1903
George M. Shelton Army Private La Paz, Leyte 26 Apr 1900 Advanced alone under heavy fire of the enemy and rescued a wounded comrade.
George F. Shiels Army Surgeon Tuliahan River 25 Mar 1899
Thomas Sletteland Army Private Near Paete, Luzon 12 Apr 1899
George E. Stewart Army Second Lieutenant Passi, Island of Panay 26 Nov 1899
John Stokes Navy Chief Master-at-Arms aboard the USS New York off the coast of Jamaica 31 Mar 1899
Andrew V. Stoltenberg Navy Gunner's Mate Second Class Katbalogan, Samar 16 Jul 1900 For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle.
Paul F. Straub Army Surgeon. 36th Infantry Alos, Zambales, Luzon 21 Dec 1899
William G. Thordsen Navy Coxswain Hilongas 6 May 1900 For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy.
William B. Trembley Army Private Calumpit, Luzon 27 Apr 1899
Louis J. Van Schaick Army First Lieutenant Near Nasugbu, Batangas 23 Nov 1901
Jacob Volz Navy Carpenter's Mate Third Class Mundang, Basilan, Philippine Islands 24 Sept 1911 For actions during the Moro Rebellion.
Frank O. Walker Army Private Near Taal, Luzon 18 Jan 1900 Under heavy fire of the enemy he rescued a dying comrade who was sinking beneath the water.
George W. Wallace Army Second Lieutenant Tinuba, Luzon 4 Mar 1900
Amos Weaver Army Sergeant Between Calubus and Malalong 5 Nov 1899 Alone and unaided, charged a body of 15 insurgents, dislodging them, killing 4 and wounding several.
Seth L. Weld Army Corporal La Paz, Leyte 5 Dec 1906
John C. Wetherby Army Private Near Imus, Luzon 20 Nov 1899
Edward White Army Private Calumpit, Luzon 27 Apr 1899
Arthur H. Wilson Army Second Lieutenant Patian Island 4 Jul 1909

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John M. Adams Marine Corps Sergeant near Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Harry C. Adriance Marine Corps Corporal near Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Edward Allen Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Edwin N. Appleton Marine Corps Corporal Tientsin, China 20 Jun 1900
Erwin J. Boydston Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Andre W. Brewster Army Captain Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900 While under fire rescued 2 of his men from drowning.
James Burnes Marine Corps Private Tientsin, China 20 Jun 1900
Albert R. Campbell Marine Corps Private Tientsin, China 21 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by his conduct during the advance on Tientsin.
William L. Carr Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
John P. Chatham Navy Gunner's Mate Second Class China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Joseph Clancy Navy Chief Boatswain's Mate China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by his conduct in the presence of the enemy.
James Cooney Marine Corps Private near Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
John O. Dahlgren Marine Corps Corporal Peking, China 20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Daniel J. Daly Marine Corps Private Peking, China 14 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct. Later awarded a second Medal of Honor for action in Haiti in 1915.
*Harry Fisher Marine Corps Private Peking, China 20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900. True name: Franklin J. Phillips (enlisted under alias); previously served in the U.S. Army. First US Marine to receive Medal of Honor posthumously.
Alexander J. Foley Marine Corps Sergeant near Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Charles R. Francis Marine Corps Private near Tientsin, China 21 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Louis R. Gaiennie Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William F. Hamberger Navy Chief Carpenter's Mate 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Burke Hanford Navy Machinist First Class China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Hans A. Hansen Navy Seaman China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Henry W. Heisch Marine Corps Private Tientsin, China 20 Jun 1900
William E. Holyoke Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
William C. Horton Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Martin Hunt Marine Corps Private Peking, China 20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Thomas W. Kates Marine Corps Private Tientsin, China 21 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Joseph Killackey Navy Landsman China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Louis B. Lawton Army First Lieutenant Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900
Clarence E. Mathias Marine Corps Private Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Samuel McAllister Navy Ordinary Seaman Tientsin, China 20 Jun 1900
John C. McCloy Navy Coxswain China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900 Later awarded a second Medal of Honor for action in Mexico in 1915.
Joseph Mitchell Navy Gunner's Mate First Class Peking, China 12 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Albert Moore Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 Although under a heavy fire from the enemy, Moore assisted in the erection of barricades.
John A. Murphy Marine Corps Drummer Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William H. Murray Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
Harry W. Orndoff Marine Corps Private China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Carl E. Petersen Navy Chief Machinist Peking, China 28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900
Reuben J. Phillips Marine Corps Corporal China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct in the presence of the enemy.
Herbert I. Preston Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
George Rose Navy Seaman Peking, China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Francis T. Ryan Navy Coxswain China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
David J. Scannell Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William Seach Navy Ordinary Seaman China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
France Silva Marine Corps Private Peking, China 28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Frank E. Smith Navy Oiler China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
James Smith Navy Landsman China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Robert H. Stanley Navy Hospital Apprentice Peking, China 12 Jul 1900 For volunteering to carry messages under fire.
Peter Stewart Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Clarence E. Sutton Marine Corps Sergeant Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900
Karl Thomas Navy Coxswain China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Calvin P. Titus Army Musician Peking, China 14 Aug 1900
Martin T. Torgerson Navy Gunner's Mate Third Class China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Oscar J. Upham Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900
*Robert H. Von Schlick Army Private Tientsin, China 13 Jul 1900
Edward A. Walker Marine Corps Sergeant Peking, China 20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Axel Westermark Navy Seaman Peking, China 28 Jun to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
Jay Williams Navy Coxswain China 13 Jun and 20-22 Jun 1900
Frank A. Young Marine Corps Private Peking, China 20 Jun to 16 Jul 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.
William Zion Marine Corps Private Peking, China 21 Jul to 17 Aug 1900 For distinguishing himself by meritorious conduct.

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Edwin A. Anderson, Jr. Navy Captain Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Oscar C. Badger, II Navy Ensign Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Harry C. Beasley Navy Seaman aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession. Later killed in the line of duty as a police officer. Bio Citation
Randolph C. Berkeley Marine Corps Major Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Charles F. Bishop Navy Quartermaster Second Class aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
George Bradley Navy Chief Gunner's Mate Veracruz, Mexico 1914
Allen Buchanan Navy Lieutenant Commander Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Smedley D. Butler Marine Corps Major Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914 Later received a second Medal of Honor for actions in Haiti in 1915.
Guy W. S. Castle Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Albertus W. Catlin Marine Corps Major Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
George M. Courts Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
George Cregan Navy Coxswain aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914
Percy A. Decker Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Abraham DeSomer Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Niels Drustrup Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914
Jesse F. Dyer Marine Corps Captain Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Middleton S. Elliott Navy Surgeon Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Frank F. Fletcher Navy Rear Admiral Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Frank J. Fletcher Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Paul F. Foster Navy Ensign Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Hugh C. Frazer Navy Ensign Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Eli T. Fryer Marine Corps Captain Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Julien E. V. Gaujot Army Captain Aqua Prieta, Mexico 13 Apr 1911 Brother of Antoine A. M. Gaujot, also a Medal of Honor recipient.
Edward A. Gisburne Navy Electrician Third Class aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
John Grady Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Joseph G. Harner Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
William K. Harrison Navy Commander Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Charles C. Hartigan Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Walter N. Hill Marine Corps Captain Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
John A. Hughes Marine Corps Captain Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Harry M. P. Huse Navy Captain Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914 First name erroneously given as "Henry" on citation.
Jonas H. Ingram Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Berrie H. Jarrett Navy Seaman aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Rufus Z. Johnston Navy Lieutenant Commander Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Cary D. Langhorne Navy Surgeon Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914 For carrying a wounded man while under heavy fire.
James P. Lannon Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
George M. Lowry Navy Ensign Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
John C. McCloy Navy Chief Boatswain Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914 Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion.
Edward O. McDonnell Navy Ensign Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Frederick V. McNair, Jr. Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
William A. Moffett Navy Commander USS Chester, harbor of Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Wendell C. Neville Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Henry N. Nickerson Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Charles L. Nordsiek Navy Ordinary Seaman aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
George C. Reid Marine Corps Major Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
William R. Rush Navy Captain Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Fred J. Schnepel Navy Ordinary Seaman aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Robert Semple Navy Chief Gunner Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For meritorious service under fire.
Lawrence C. Sinnett Navy Seaman aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Adolphus Staton Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Herman O. Stickney Navy Commander Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
Julius C. Townsend Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 22 Apr 1914
Richard Wainwright, Jr. Navy Lieutenant Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
James A. Walsh Navy Seaman aboard the USS Florida, Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.
Theodore S. Wilkinson, Jr. Navy Ensign Veracruz, Mexico 21-22 Apr 1914
William Zuiderveld Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class Veracruz, Mexico 21 Apr 1914 For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession.

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Smedley D. Butler Marine Corps Major Fort Riviere, Haiti 17 Nov 1915 Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Mexican Campaign.
Daniel J. Daly Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant near Fort Liberte, Haiti 24 Oct 1915 Second award - previously awarded a Medal of Honor for action in the Boxer Rebellion.
Ross L. Iams Marine Corps Sergeant Fort Riviere, Haiti 17 Nov 1915
Samuel Marguiles Marine Corps Private Fort Riviere, Haiti 17 Nov 1915 Served under the name Samuel Gross.
Edward A. Ostermann Marine Corps First Lieutenant near Fort Liberte, Haiti 24 Oct 1915
William P. Upshur Marine Corps Captain near Fort Liberte, Haiti 24 Oct 1915

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Joseph A. Glowin Marine Corps Corporal Guayacanas, Dominican Republic 3 Jul 1916 For action against a considerable force of rebels.
Ernest C. Williams Marine Corps First Lieutenant San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic 29 Nov 1916 For leading the capture of a fort.
Roswell Winans Marine Corps First Sergeant Guayacanas, Dominican Republic 3 Jul 1916 For action against a considerable force of rebels.

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
William R. Button Marine Corps Corporal near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti 31 Oct to 1 Nov 1919 For the assassination of rebel leader Charlemagne Péralte and the routing of his followers.
Herman H. Hanneken Marine Corps Second Lieutenant near Grande Riviere, Republic of Haiti 31 Oct to 1 Nov 1919 For the assassination of rebel leader Charlemagne Péralte and the routing of his followers.

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Christian F. Schilt Marine Corps First Lieutenant Quilali, Nicaragua 6-8 Jan 1928 For evacuating wounded Marines by plane while under fire.
Donald L. Truesdale Marine Corps Corporal near Constancia, near Coco River, northern Nicaragua 24 Apr 1932 Served under the name "Truesdell" before officially changing name to "Truesdale". Lost his hand while attempting to save his patrol from an accidentally activated grenade.

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
*Gary I. Gordon Army Master Sergeant Mogadishu, Somalia 3 Oct. 1993 For volunteering to secure a helicopter crash site while under heavy enemy fire until relief could arrive.
*Randall D. Shughart Army Sergeant First Class Mogadishu, Somalia 3 Oct. 1993 For volunteering to secure a helicopter crash site while under heavy enemy fire until relief could arrive.
  • N.B. An asterisk indicates that the award was given posthumously.

Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
*Paul R. Smith Army Sergeant First Class near Baghdad, Iraq 4 Apr 2003 Held the Enemy at bay allowing for the wounded to be carried out
*Jason L. Dunham Marine Corps Corporal Iraq, near Syrian border 14 Apr 2004 Fought hand-to-hand with the enemy and selflessly hurled himself on a live grenade to protect fellow Marines
  • N.B. An asterisk indicates that the award was given posthumously.

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