Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest and most prestigious military decoration. Presented to roughly 3,500 recipients since its founding during the Civil War, the medal symbolizes the timeless American ideals of courage, sacrifice, patriotism, citizenship, integrity, and commitment. Wisconsin citizens have been the recipients of 64 Medals of Honor.

The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest and most prestigious military decoration. Presented to roughly 3,500 recipients since its founding during the Civil War, the medal symbolizes the timeless American ideals of courage, sacrifice, patriotism, citizenship, integrity, and commitment. Wisconsin citizens have been the recipients of 64 Medals of Honor.