Two Immigrants + One Battle = Four Medals of Honor
October 4, 2021
By Kris Cotariu Harper, EdD There are 19 double Recipients of the Medal of Honor, five of whom were awarded two Medals for the same action. These five were Marines…
Get to Know Jose Calugas this Filipino-American History Month
October 1, 2021
By Laura Jowdy, Archivist & Historical Collections Manager, CMOHS Filipino American History Month is celebrated in October to commemorate the first known presence of Filipinos on the American continental United…
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Upcoming October Events
September 27, 2021
With October just around the corner, we wanted to share some exciting events and celebrations we have taking place throughout the month. Here at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society,…
2020 & 2021 Citizen Honors Awards for Valor Nominees
September 20, 2021
On Friday, Sept. 10, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society had the opportunity to honor seven Citizen Honors Award for Valor Honorees with an in-person ceremony. The awards program is…
Honoring POW and KIA Medal of Honor Recipients
September 17, 2021
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day we honor all those who were prisoners of war and those missing in action while defending the United States. Thousands of U.S. service members remain…
Get to Know These Medal of Honor Recipients during Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2021
By Laura Jowdy, Archivist & Historical Collections Manager, CMOHS Countless service members of Hispanic or Latino heritage have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and 59 are known to have…
Recipients Visit Boston for the 2021 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention
September 13, 2021
Once a year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society provides an opportunity for Medal of Honor Recipients to reconnect and remember those who have passed while conducting important Society business,…
Salute to Our Recipients Who Have Recently Passed
September 7, 2021
Our annual Medal of Honor Convention is this week, a time for Recipients to reconnect, recognize patriotic American citizens from around the country, and honor Recipients who have passed. With…
Capture the Flag: Corporal George W. Reed
September 6, 2021
During the U.S. Civil War, many Medals of Honor were awarded for capturing the enemy's flag. George W. Reed was the recipient of one such award on September 6, 1864,…
Twenty Years Since Sept. 11: Honoring Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Freedom
August 30, 2021
With the events currently taking place in Afghanistan, we recognize that this can be a difficult time for many. We honor the sacrifice and service of those who have bravely…