During the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months, 235 Medals of Honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 33 awards have been presented. Of the total of 268 awards, 179 were to the US Army, 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF. [ 3 ]

During the Vietnam War, 248 Medals of Honor were received of which 156 were presented posthumously. Soldiers of the US Army received the most, at 161. The US Marines got 57, the US Navy had 16, and the remaining 14 went to the US Air Force. [3] .

In the Vietnam War, Peter C. Lemon was the only Canadian-born recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, he was a U.S. citizen. [11] The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a war between the United States (the Union) and the Southern states of the newly formed Confederate States of America under Jefferson Davis.

Medal of Honor Recipient history is littered with interesting twists and facts. For the curious: Investigate a few of these noteworthy lists.

Results: 180 Record (s) Found. The Vietnam War Commemoration is conducted according to the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to help honor and pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and their families.

Vietnam (A - L Index) Medal of Honor recipients, citations, and other resources concerning the nation's highest medal for valor in combat.

Navy Medal of Honor: Vietnam War 1964-1975 These individuals earned the Navy Medal of Honor during the period specified. Their names are followed by their rank and rate, if known, the date...

The Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest award for valor. 160 Medal of Honor recipients have names inscribed on The Wall. Of those, 159 were awarded for acts in the Vietnam War. A number of medics earned the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.

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Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipients . Listed alphabetically. William E. Adams died May 25, 1971, and is buried in . Fort Logan National Cemetery (Section P, Grave 3831) Roy P. Benavidez died November 28, 1998, and is buried in . Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (Section AI, Grave 553) James L. Bondsteel died April 9, 1987, and is buried in