Medal of Honor Day 1990 the United States Congress designated March 25 as the National Medal of Honor Day. Congress established National Medal of Honor Day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. March 25th was chosen because… Continue reading Medal of Honor Day – 2025
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Medal of Honor Day
Medal of Honor Day In 1990, the United States Congress designated March 25 as the National Medal of Honor Day. National Medal of Honor Day was established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. March 25th… Continue reading Medal of Honor Day
CMOH Citation for Sgt John Basilone
CMOH Citation for Sgt John Basilone On this day in 1942, then-Sgt John Basilone laid waste to an entire Japanese regiment during the Battle of Guadalcanal. His citation is as follows: The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to SERGEANT JOHN BASILONE… Continue reading CMOH Citation for Sgt John Basilone
