Definition of medal of honor Medal of honor

Med•al of Hon•or

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What does medal of honor mean?

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medal of honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
		Congressional Medal of Honor

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The Medal of Honor is the highest award given to members of the United States Military. It is given to people who show a lot of bravery in wartime. Because of this, many people who get Medal of Honor die earning it. It was first given in 1862 during the American Civil War, and is still awarded. The most recent person to get it was Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a United States Navy SEAL. He died fighting the Taliban during the War in Afghanistan.