The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat.
The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat.On Friday, President Biden will award the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, to service members who displayed exceptional valor in combat. Here, the U.S. flag flies at half-staff above the White House following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29.
The Medal of Honor is awarded to service members who demonstrate exceptional valor in combat. Biden will award the designation Friday posthumously to six men — Pvt. Bruno R. Orig, Pfc. Wataru Nakamura, Cpl. Fred B. McGee, Pfc. Charles R. Johnson, retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos and Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. — in addition to Spc. 4th Class Kenneth J. David.
Orig, Nakamura, McGee, Johnson and Cavazos served in Korea, where Orig, Nakamura and Johnson were killed in action. Nelson and David served in Vietnam, where Nelson was killed in action. Each risked his life and displayed"gallantry and intrepidity" while fighting enemy forces or working to save fellow service members, the White House said.Biden will also award the Medal of Valor to eight first responders, including five police officers — Sgt.
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