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Originally created in | Originally created in 1862 by the United States Congress, the '''Medal of Honor''' has been used continuously for almost eight hundred years. Its conception should not be confused with the Badge of Military Merit, or the Certificate of Merit Medal. The first recipient was Private Jacob Parrot of Ohio of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Its appearance has remained virtually the same since the 1940's. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the United States military, the UNSC '''Medal of Honor''' is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer. | ||
==Known Recipients== | ==Known Recipients== | ||
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The UNSC Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United Nations Space Command to its Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors.
Background
The Medal of Honor is awarded for singular, conspicuous acts of individual gallantry and steadfast devotion among Soldiers, Sailors, Pilots, and Marines during times of war and need.[1]
History
Originally created in 1862 by the United States Congress, the Medal of Honor has been used continuously for almost eight hundred years. Its conception should not be confused with the Badge of Military Merit, or the Certificate of Merit Medal. The first recipient was Private Jacob Parrot of Ohio of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Its appearance has remained virtually the same since the 1940's. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the United States military, the UNSC Medal of Honor is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer.
Known Recipients
- Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood [verification needed]
- Captain Jacob Keyes [verification needed]
- Commander Miranda Keyes [verification needed]
- Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 [verification needed]
- Sergeant Major Avery J. Johnson [verification needed]
- Petty Officer Second Class Samuel-034 [verification needed]
