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Aug 01, 2022, 11:20 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Robert E. Simanek at 92

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in ...

Jul 05, 2022, 14:15 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Welcomes Newest Members

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes former US Army Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, former US Army Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii,...

Jun 29, 2022, 11:03 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor Recipient,...

Jun 29, 2022, 10:57 ET Statement from the 63 Living Medal of Honor Recipients on the Passing of Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams

Growing up in Quiet Dell, friends and family of Woody Williams knew him as a West Virginia farmer's son and the youngest of 11 children who dutifully ...

May 11, 2022, 22:31 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient John Lee Canley

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that John Lee Canley, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022,...

Apr 25, 2022, 09:59 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Kenneth E. Stumpf

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Kenneth E. Stumpf, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday, April 23,...

Dec 26, 2021, 19:25 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Gary B. Beikirch

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Gary B. Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in ...

Dec 16, 2021, 13:45 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Statement on Three New Medal of Honor Recipients

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee as our newest member, and we offer our deepest condolences and gratitude...

Nov 30, 2021, 08:41 ET Medal of Honor Celebration rescheduled for Sept. 6-10, 2022

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society will hold its annual celebration for Recipients of the United States' highest military award for valor in...

Oct 12, 2021, 16:30 ET Medal of Honor Recipients Mourn Passing of Duane E. Dewey

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society today announced that Duane E. Dewey, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, in Saint...

Sep 22, 2021, 08:41 ET Medal of Honor flag raised over Knoxville

The Knoxville Medal of Honor Celebration Host Committee will hold a special ceremony on Monday, Sept. 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the East Tennessee Veterans...

Sep 10, 2021, 10:00 ET Medal of Honor Recipients to Recognize Ordinary Americans for Heroism

Medal of Honor Recipients are recognizing ordinary Americans today as part of its Citizen Honors Awards for Valor and Service. Launched in 2007, the...

Jul 21, 2021, 15:56 ET Medal of Honor Recipients Visit Congressional Medal of Honor Museum in South Carolina

Twenty Medal of Honor Recipients, nearly one-third of those still living, came "home" to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, last week, during a visit to ...

Jul 14, 2021, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society To Present 2020 and 2021 Citizen Honors Service Awards

More than 20 living Medal of Honor recipients are in Charleston, South Carolina to recognize and honor the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's...

Jul 07, 2021, 13:25 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Celebration returns to Knoxville

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society will hold its annual celebration for recipients of the United States' highest military award for valor in...

May 19, 2021, 18:08 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Hagemeister Passes Away at 74

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Charles C. Hagemeister, Medal of Honor Recipient, passed away Wednesday, May 19,...

May 03, 2021, 16:26 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Ernest E. West Passes Away at 89

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ernest E. West, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at...

Apr 07, 2021, 16:35 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Charles H. Coolidge Passes Away at 99

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Charles H. Coolidge, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday, April 6,...

Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces 2021 Citizen Honors Awards For Acts of Heroism and Selfless Service

On National Medal of Honor Day, The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is pleased to announce their 2021 Citizen Honors Award Honorees –...

Mar 01, 2021, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Launches Online Character Development Training

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, the nation's only non-profit organization chartered by Congress to preserve the legacy of the Medal of...

Nov 21, 2020, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Foundation Announce Operational Enhancements to Expand Virtual Educational Programs and Better Support Veterans

In an effort to increase their reach to students, educators and veterans and the involvement of the 69 living recipients of the Medal of Honor in the ...

Aug 26, 2020, 17:39 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Ronald E. Rosser Passes Away at 90

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ronald E. Rosser, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Wednesday, August 26,...

Aug 11, 2020, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Now Accepting Nominations for 2021 Citizen Honors Awards

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, today, opened their nominations for the 2021 Citizen Honors Awards. Each year, they conduct a nationwide...

May 14, 2020, 21:00 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Ronald J. Shurer II Passes Away at 41

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ronald J. Shurer II, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Thursday, May 14,...

Apr 17, 2020, 19:46 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie G. Adkins Passes Away at 86

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Bennie G. Adkins, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, in Alabama at ...