The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the following year for Soldiers as well. Since then, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of all DoD ...

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Medal of Honor recipient and retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Lee Davis renders a salute to a passing U.S. flag during the Independence Day parade at Arlington Heights, Ill., July 4 ...