The Medal of Honor on the Web

Learn more about America's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor.

To learn more about the Medal of Honor, visit these sites:

Medal of Honor Citations
The U.S. Army Center of Military History lists citations for all Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the present and provides statistics on the breakdown of recipients in each of the armed forces.

A Brief History of the Medal of Honor
The U.S. Department of Defense recounts the evolution of the Medal of Honor and other military awards, such as the Purple Heart.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society
At the official site of the CMOHS, you can learn about the medal's history and get information on recipients, including the most recent, the deceased and those who have been awarded the medal more than once. The site also provides information on the organization's community programs and hosts a gallery of photos and audio and video clips.

Home of Heroes
Created by Doug Sterner and Peter C. Lemon, a Medal of Honor recipient, this site offers extensive information on the award, including a virtual museum, bulletin boards, a "Just 4 Kidz" section, and an "Honor Your Hero" feature, where you can pay tribute to a hero in your life.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
This site includes a photo gallery and panoramic view of the memorial, located in Indianapolis, IN.

Only Woman Medal of Honor Holder
This article from the Armed Forces Press Service details the life of Dr. Mary E. Walker, the only woman to receive the award, and her work during the Civil War.

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