Medal of Honor
noun phrase
: a U.S. military decoration awarded in the name of the Congress for conspicuous intrepidity at the risk of life in action with an enemy
Examples of Medal of Honor in a Sentence
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One of the world’s largest gaming companies, Electronic Arts is home to titles like The Sims, Medal of Honor, Madden NFL, Apex Legends and more.
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Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
It was upgraded to the Medal of Honor decades later following a policy change that lifted a requirement that such awards be made within five years of valorous acts.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
In addition to the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest decoration for valor, Colonel Puckett held a Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Vietnam War, along with two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts in his 22 years of military service.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2011, Comley received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his enduring advocacy for safety regulations in the elevator industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Davis received the Medal of Honor for his acts of bravery as a commander during the Vietnam War.
—Kathleen Hicks, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Ultimately, 21 soldiers of the 442nd received the Medal of Honor.
—Thomas Bostick, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
The exhibit centered around Edwin H. Armstrong, the first IEEE Medal of Honor recipient.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Feb. 2024
Captain Donlon was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House on Dec. 5, 1964.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
It was upgraded to the Medal of Honor decades later following a policy change that lifted a requirement that such awards be made within five years of valorous acts.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
In addition to the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest decoration for valor, Colonel Puckett held a Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Vietnam War, along with two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts in his 22 years of military service.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2011, Comley received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his enduring advocacy for safety regulations in the elevator industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Davis received the Medal of Honor for his acts of bravery as a commander during the Vietnam War.
—Kathleen Hicks, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Ultimately, 21 soldiers of the 442nd received the Medal of Honor.
—Thomas Bostick, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
The exhibit centered around Edwin H. Armstrong, the first IEEE Medal of Honor recipient.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Feb. 2024
Captain Donlon was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House on Dec. 5, 1964.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
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