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The | The Medal of Honor is awarded for singular, conspicuous acts of individual gallantry and steadfast devotion among Soldiers, Sailors, Pilots, and Marines during times of war and need.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Medal of Honor|Wikipedia article]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Originally created in 1782 by George Washington of the [[United States of America]], the | 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 the 1940s. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the United States military, the UNSC Medal of Honor is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer. | ||
==Known Recipients== | ==Known Recipients== | ||
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*[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] <ref>It is stated in '''''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''''' that John-117 had been awarded every medal except the Prisoner of War medallion.</ref> | *[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] <ref>It is stated in '''''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''''' that John-117 had been awarded every medal except the Prisoner of War medallion.</ref> | ||
*[[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery J. Johnson]] <ref>'''''[[Halo 3]]''''' — ''[[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]]''</ref> | *[[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery J. Johnson]] <ref>'''''[[Halo 3]]''''' — ''[[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]]''</ref> | ||
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
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The UNSC Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United Nations Space Command to its Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen.
Background
The Medal of Honor is awarded for singular, conspicuous acts of individual gallantry and steadfast devotion among Soldiers, Sailors, Pilots, and Marines during times of war and need.[1]
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 the 1940s. However, instead of being worn around the neck as the members of the United States military, the UNSC Medal of Honor is a medal worn with all other medals, on the chest of the wearer.
Known Recipients
- Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood [2]
- Captain Jacob Keyes [3]
- Commander Miranda Keyes (Posthumous) [4]
- Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 [5]
- Sergeant Major Avery J. Johnson [6]
Related Articles
Sources
- ^ Wikipedia article
- ^ Halo 2 — Cairo Station
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved — Pillar of Autumn
- ^ Halo 3 — Halo
- ^ It is stated in Halo: The Fall of Reach that John-117 had been awarded every medal except the Prisoner of War medallion.
- ^ Halo 3 — Halo
