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.

Freddie Stowers

World War I

1918 - Hill 188, Champagne Marne Sector, France

Vernon J. Baker

World War II

1945 - Near Castle Aghinolfi, Germany

Edward A. Carter Jr.

World War II

1945 - Near Speyer, Germany

John R. Fox

World War II

1944 - Serchio River Valley in the vicinity of Sommocolonia, Italy

Willy F. James Jr.

World War II

1945 - Weser River Valley in the vicinity of Lippoldsberg, Germany

Ruben Rivers

World War II

1944 - Guebling, France

Charles L. Thomas

World War II

1944 - Climbach, France

George Watson

World War II

1943 - Near Porlock Harbor, New Guinea

Cornelius H. Charlton

Korean War

1951 - Chipo-ri, Korea

Charles R. Johnson

Korean War

1953 - Outpost Harry, Iron Triangle, Korea

Fred B. McGee

Korean War

1952 - Hill 528, Tang-Wan-Ni, Korea

William H. Thompson

Korean War

1950 - near Haman, Korea

Questions? For More Information Contact Us!