Civil War drummer boy Willie Johnston received the Medal of Honor on Sept. 16, 1863, two months after his 13th birthday.

during the present insurrection (Civil War). Though there are myriad military heroes, many unsung, the Medal of Honor sets specific provisions for recipients. At least two eyewitnesses must ...

"On his enlistment papers, he listed his civil occupation as ... the decorated World War II veteran. A picture of Leonard Pryor's military uniform and medals that his great-grandson shared ...

A new bill aims to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ ...

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing commemorative Afghanistan and Iraq War medals ...

Their actions, like the other recipients of the medal, were far and above the call of duty. During the Civil War, the job of color bearer was one of the most hazardous as well as important duties ...