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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 ...

Mar 25, 2020, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces 2020 Citizen Honors Awards

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, today, announced their 2020 Citizen Honors Award Honorees. These six individuals and one organization...

Mar 24, 2020, 12:32 ET Statement by Congressional Medal of Honor Society President and Medal of Honor Recipient Drew Dix

As we face this serious health crisis in our Country, we are reminded that, as in the past, we can overcome even the most serious situations if we...

May 13, 2019, 12:45 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Robert D. Maxwell Passes Away at 98

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Robert Maxwell, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Bend,...

Mar 28, 2019, 08:46 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Howard V. Lee Passes Away at 85

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday March 23, 2019, in Virginia at...

Jan 22, 2019, 16:32 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Charles S. Kettles Passes Away at 89

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Charles S. Kettles, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019, in...

Jan 14, 2019, 10:27 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Joe M. Jackson Passes Away at 95

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Joe M. Jackson, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, in...

Nov 27, 2017, 10:21 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Wesley L. Fox Passes Away at 86

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Colonel Wesley L. Fox, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Friday evening, November 24,...

Nov 13, 2017, 16:49 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., Passes Away at 93

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday morning, November ...

Jun 15, 2017, 11:23 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Arthur J. Jackson Passes Away at 92

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Arthur J. Jackson, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Wednesday evening, June 14, 2017, in ...

May 18, 2017, 16:21 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas J. Kinsman Passes Away at 72

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Thomas J. Kinsman, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, in Washington...

May 09, 2017, 15:03 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Wilburn K. Ross Passes Away at 94

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Wilburn K. Ross, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2017, in...

May 03, 2017, 10:05 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Leo K. Thorsness Passes Away at 85

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Colonel Leo K. Thorsness, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 2,...

Oct 14, 2016, 10:10 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Richard A. Pittman Passes Away at 71

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Lance Corporal Richard A. Pittman, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Thursday evening,...

Apr 13, 2016, 11:10 ET Medal of Honor Recipient Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Passes Away at 86

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Private First Class Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday...

Mar 25, 2016, 02:00 ET National Medal of Honor Day 2016

America's Medal of Honor Recipients laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery today to commemorate National...

Feb 16, 2016, 10:00 ET Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Name 2016 Citizen Honors Award Winners

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announced today its 2016 Citizen Honors Award winners. The five awardees selected for their acts of courage...