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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.

Donald R. Long

Vietnam War

1966 - Republic of Vietnam

Melvin Morris

Vietnam War

1969 - Chi Lang, Republic of Vietnam

Milton L. Olive III

Vietnam War

1965 - Phu Cuong, Republic of Vietnam

Riley L. Pitts

Vietnam War

1967 - Ap Dong, Republic of Vietnam

Charles C. Rogers

Vietnam War

1968 - Fishhook near Cambodian border, Republic of Vietnam

Ruppert L. Sargent

Vietnam War

1967 - Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam

Clarence E. Sasser

Vietnam War

1968 - Ding Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam

Clifford C. Sims

Vietnam War

1968 - near Hue, Republic of Vietnam

John E. Warren Jr.

Vietnam War

1969 - Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

Alwyn C. Cashe

War on Terrorism (Iraq)

2005 - Salah Ad Bin Province, Iraq

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