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Congressional Medal of Honor Society

96 African American Medal of Honor Recipients

From the Revolutionary War to the modern-day Wars against Terrorism, the contributions of Black Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members have been integral to the defense of our country. Below is a list of the ones who received the Medal of Honor.

Thomas Shaw

Indian Campaigns

1881 - Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico, USA

Emanuel Stance

Indian Campaigns

1870 - Kickapoo Springs, Texas, USA

Augustus Walley

Indian Campaigns

1881 - Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico, USA

John Ward

Indian Campaigns

1875 - Pecos River, Texas, USA

Moses Williams

Indian Campaigns

1881 - foothills of the Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico, USA

William O. Wilson

Indian Campaigns

1890 - Sioux Campaign, USA

Brent Woods

Indian Campaigns

1881 - New Mexico, USA

Daniel Atkins

Interim 1871 - 1899

1898 - U.S.S. Cushing at sea

John Davis

Interim 1871 - 1899

1881 - Toulon, France

John Johnson

Interim 1871 - 1899

1872 - near Greytown, Nicaragua

William Johnson

Interim 1871 - 1899

1879 - Mare Island Navy Yard, California, USA

Joseph B. Noil

Interim 1871 - 1899

1872 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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