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African American Recipients Of The Medal Of Honor: A Biographical Dictionary, Civil War Through Vietnam War
Author: Hanna, Charles W.
Hardback; Book; Bibliography, Index
224 pages
Published: August 2002
McFarland & Company, Inc.
ISBN: 0786413557

The Medal of Honor, one of the worlds most highly revered military decorations, has been awarded to 3,408 men and one woman since its inception on December 21, 1861. This honor is bestowed upon those individuals who demonstrate courage in a life-threatening situation, who put their own lives at risk for the sake of others, and who display valor above and beyond the call of duty. This text details the stories of the 87 African Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Each entry chronicles the acts of bravery and courage that led to the servicemans receiving this honor. Beginning with a brief history of the Medal of Honor, the book is then divided into eight sections covering every major conflict from the Civil War through the Vietnam War, subdivided by branch of serviceThis text details the stories of the 87 African Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Each entry chronicles the acts of bravery and courage that led to the serviceman's receiving this honour.


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