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[[Image:UNSCMedalofHonor.JPG|125px|thumb|right|The Medal of Honor]] | [[Image:UNSCMedalofHonor.JPG|125px|thumb|right|The Medal of Honor]] | ||
The '''UNSC Medal of Honor''' is the highest military decoration awarded by the [[UNSC]] to its soldiers. | The '''UNSC Medal of Honor''' is the highest military decoration awarded by the [[UNSC]] to its soldiers <ref>''[[Halo 2]]''</ref>. | ||
==Background== | |||
The Medal of Honor is awarded for conspicuous acts of individual gallantry among UNSC Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines during times of war. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Originally created in 1782 by George Washington of the [[United States of America]], the Medal of Honor has been used continuously for almost eight hundred years. Its appearance has remained virtually the same since 1943. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the [[United States|United States military, the UNSC Medal of Honor is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer. | Originally created in 1782 by George Washington of the [[United States of America]], the Medal of Honor has been used continuously for almost eight hundred years. Its appearance has remained virtually the same since 1943. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the [[United States|United States military, the UNSC Medal of Honor is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer. | ||
==Recipients== | ==Recipients== | ||
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*[[United Nations Space Command]] | *[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
*[[United States of America]] | *[[United States of America]] | ||
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[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC Decorations]] | [[Category:UNSC Decorations]] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, October 7, 2007
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The Medal of Honor
The UNSC Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the UNSC to its soldiers [1].
Background
The Medal of Honor is awarded for conspicuous acts of individual gallantry among UNSC Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines during times of war.
History
Originally created in 1782 by George Washington of the United States of America, the Medal of Honor has been used continuously for almost eight hundred years. Its appearance has remained virtually the same since 1943. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the [[United States|United States military, the UNSC Medal of Honor is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer.
