What is the difference between the Medal of Honor and the Congressional Medal of Honor?

Is the “Medal of Honor” or the “Congressional Medal of Honor”? The name of the Medal is simply “Medal of Honor” — the word “Congressional” is sometimes mistakenly used because the Medal was created by Congress; however, the Medal is purely a military award.

Who gets the Congressional Medal of Honor?

By law, only U.S. service members who distinguish themselves “through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” can receive the medal. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is not involved in nominating, selecting, or awarding the Medal of Honor.

How much is a Congressional Medal of Honor worth?

“But what it stands for is priceless.” But for some people, honor does, in fact have a price: Just over $2,200, to judge by the latest sale of a Medal of Honor on the Internet auction site eBay last Friday. Such sales are illegal under federal law, and punishable by fines of up to $100,000 and a year in jail.

What does a person do to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor?

The Medal is presented to a service member who performed an action demonstrating a distinguishing level of valor. To receive a Medal, you must make it through an extensive nomination and interview process beginning with your commanding officer and ending with the President.

Has a woman ever won the Medal of Honor?

Mary Edwards Walker remains the only women ever to receive the Medal of Honor, which she was awarded for her service during the Civil War.

Does anyone have 2 Medal of Honors?

Nineteen servicemen have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice. The most recent double Medal of Honor recipient earned the medal almost exactly 100 years ago in 1918 during World War I. Regulations for the Medal of Honor today do not allow for two awards to be given for the same action.

Which is higher Purple Heart or Medal of Honor?

The highest ranking military medals are awarded for valor and heroism, honoring those who serve in combat and perform above and beyond the call of duty….