Congressional Medal of Honor Society

94 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.

Eugene Ashley Jr.

Vietnam War

1968 - near Lang Vei, Republic of Vietnam

Oscar P. Austin

Vietnam War

1969 - west of Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

William M. Bryant

Vietnam War

1969 - Long Khanh Province, Republic of Vietnam

Johnny L. Canley

Vietnam War

1968 - Hue, Republic of Vietnam

Paris D. Davis

Vietnam War

1965 - Bong Son, Vietnam

Rodney M. Davis

Vietnam War

1967 - Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

Robert H. Jenkins Jr.

Vietnam War

1969 - Fire Support Base Argonne, DMZ, Republic of Vietnam

Lawrence Joel

Vietnam War

1965 - Republic of Vietnam

Dwight H. Johnson

Vietnam War

1968 - near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

Ralph H. Johnson

Vietnam War

1968 - Hill-146, near Quan Duc Valley, Republic of Vietnam

Garfield M. Langhorn

Vietnam War

1969 - near Plei Djereng, Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam

Matthew Leonard

Vietnam War

1967 - near Suoi Da, Republic of Vietnam

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