One of those is the Unknown Soldier who rests in the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington Cemetery. Among them were: Major Patrick Brady, Major Kern . You know what it looks like, what it smells like. But one man was still unaccounted for, and Davis refused to leave him behind. Although Medals of Honor can only be awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, being a U.S. citizen is not a prerequisite for eligibility to receive the medal. It wasnt one of those things when you think, Im bleeding. Its one of those things when you say, I can still move.. This will bring up your browser's "Find" function, where you can enter the last name of an individual and skip to them on the list. [24] One of those awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing others was Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad, who, as of 2020, has been the only Asian American sailor to be awarded the Medal of Honor. America's Post 9/11 Medal Of Honor Recipients - Statista Infographics Tens of thousands of Chinese Christians, Catholic and Protestant alike, were killed mostly in Shandong and Shanxi Provinces as part of the uprising. Ross McGinnis in June for his service in Iraq. They are parents and siblings, colleagues and friends. Paul Ray Smith was the first to receive it for his actions on April 4, 2003 when he held enemy forces back, allowing other wounded soldiers to be evacuated to safety. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. The war ended after decisive naval victories for the United States in the Philippines and Cuba. Stood on the gunwale on the Benicia's launch, lashed to the ridgerope and remained unflinchingly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire. For a list of recipients born in, accredited to and Medals earned in New Jersey, click here: New Jersey (updated 25 May 2021) Leroy Petry; Army Sgt. After Davis left military service as a colonel in 1985, he went on to publish a small newspaper, the Metro Herald, in his home state of Virginia, where he still lives. [53] In the Post-Cold War, the United States was involved in conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and in the Balkans.