Congressional Medal of Honor Society

35 Related Medal of Honor Recipients

Each of the 3,500-plus Medal of Honor Recipients have their own story. Over 3,500 stories of gallantry and intrepidity. However, some stories connect in unusual ways, including one Recipient being related to another Medal of Honor Recipient. From brothers, to cousins, to uncle/nephews, and father/son pairings, it’s truly remarkable when valor runs in the family.

Arthur MacArthur Jr.

U.S. Civil War

Father of Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur

World War II

Son of Arthur MacArthur, Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt

Spanish-American War

Father of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

World War II

Son of Theodore Roosevelt

John C. Black

U.S. Civil War

Brother of William P. Black

William P. Black

U.S. Civil War

Brother of John C. Black

Charles E. Capehart

U.S. Civil War

Brother of Henry Capehart

Henry Capehart

U.S. Civil War

Brother of Charles E. Capehart

George N. Galloway

U.S. Civil War

Brother of John Galloway

John Galloway

U.S. Civil War

Brother of George N. Galloway

Antoine A. Gaujot

Philippine Insurrection

Brother of Julien E. Gaujot

Julien E. Gaujot

Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)

Brother of Antoine A. Gaujot

Questions? For More Information Contact Us!