Congressional Medal of Honor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Those who display exemplary courage in battle deserve the Congressional Medal of Honor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The latter received a Congressional Medal of Honor and the former a Legion of Merit award for Extraordinary Heroism.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Xavier Alvarez was a fabulist and a member of a public water board who lied about having received the Congressional Medal of Honor in a public meeting.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
His death, which was announced by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, leaves Col.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
Franklin D. Roosevelt was hanging the Congressional Medal of Honor around my neck, saying, “Without regard for her personal safety, she entered the very stronghold of the foe.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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