It has 2 do with the Civil War.
2007-04-16 12:32:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Usually a selfless act of bravery. Also many are awarded posthumously, the ultimate sacrifice.
2007-04-16 12:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in the Civil War, things were different.
There was no clear cut criteria to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
One Regiment( 27th ) awarded the Medal of Honor to everyone in the Regiment that reenlisted.
But in 1916 a commission of 5 general officers reviewed all previous Medal of Honor citations and rescind 911 medals, including all from the 27th regiment.
The medals were first approved in 1861 and were for those who distinguished themselves by their gallantry in action.
Since the beginning of World War II, the medal has been awarded for extreme bravery beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy.
2007-04-16 19:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find the "citation" for every single MOH on the internet. That makes it real easy to find out exactlly what an individual did.
2007-04-16 20:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two pages of citations – they were different then than they are now
2007-04-16 19:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by patrsup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which soldier. It had to be something really brave.
2007-04-16 19:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by libsaremollys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋