List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II

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World War II, or the Second World War, was a global military conflict, the joining of what had initially been two separate conflicts. The first began in Asia in 1937 as the Second Sino-Japanese War; the other began in Europe in 1939 with the German invasion of Poland.^[1]

This global conflict split the majority of the world's nations into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. It involved the mobilization of over 100 million military personnel, making it the most widespread war in history, and placed the participants in a state of "total war", erasing the distinction between civil and military resources. This resulted in the complete activation of a nation's economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities for the purposes of the war effort. Over 60 million people, the majority of them civilians, were killed, making it the deadliest conflict in human history.^[2] The financial cost of the war is estimated at about a trillion 1944 U.S. dollars worldwide,^[3][4] making it the most costly war in capital as well as lives.

The Allies were victorious, and, as a result, the United States and Soviet Union emerged as the world's two leading superpowers.

During this conflict 464 United States military personnel received the Medal of Honor, 266 of them posthumously. Additionally, the only recipient for the United States Coast Guard received the Medal for his actions during this war.

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously.^[5]

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Adams, LucianLucian Adams	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near St. Die, France	01944-10-28 October 28, 1944	For single-handedly destroying enemy machine gun emplacements to re-establish supply lines to U.S. Army companies
	Agerholm, Harold C.Harold C. Agerholm*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Saipan, Marianas Islands	01944-07-07 July 7, 1944	For his actions against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 7 July 1944
—	Anderson, Beauford T.Beauford T. Anderson	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Okinawa	01945-04-13 April 13, 1945	Risked his life to save several of his fellow soldiers and repel an enemy attack single-handedly.
	Anderson, Richard B.Richard B. Anderson*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands	01944-02-01 February 1, 1944	For his action against enemy Japanese forces on Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, 1 February 1944
—	Antolak, SylvesterSylvester Antolak*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy	01944-05-24 May 24, 1944	Near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy, he charged 200 yards over flat, coverless terrain to destroy an enemy machinegun nest during the second day of the offensive which broke through the German cordon of steel around the Anzio beachhead.
	Antrim, Richard N.Richard N. Antrim	Navy	O-03 !Lieutenant	Makassar, Celebes, Netherlands East Indies	01942-04 April 1942	During the early part of his imprisonment at Makassar in April 1942, he saw a Japanese guard brutally beating a fellow prisoner of war and successfully intervened, at great risk to his own life. For his conspicuous act of valor, Antrim later received the Medal of Honor.
	Atkins, Thomas E.Thomas E. Atkins	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-03-10 March 10, 1945	Remained in his fox hole for 4 hours bearing the brunt of each enemy assault and maintaining fire until each charge was repulsed.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Bailey, Kenneth D.Kenneth D. Bailey*	Marine Corps	O-04 !Major	Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01942-09-12 September 12, 1942 – 01942-09-13 September 13, 1942	For extraordinary courage and heroic conduct above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of Company C, First Marine Raider Battalion, during the enemy Japanese attack on Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on September 12–13, 1942.
	Baker, Addison E.Addison E. Baker*	Army Air Forces	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	over Ploiesti, Romania (Operation Tidal Wave)	01943-08-01 August 1, 1943	For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy on August 1, 1943. On this date he led his command, the 93d Heavy Bombardment Group, on a daring low-level attack against enemy oil refineries and installations at Ploesti, Rumania.
	Baker, Thomas A.Thomas A. Baker*	Army	E-01 !Private	Saipan, Mariana Islands	01944-06-19 June 19, 1944 – 01944-07-07 July 7, 1944	On Saipan in the Marianas Islands, he advanced ahead of his unit with a bazooka and destroyed a Japanese emplacement which was firing on his company. Several days later, he single-handedly attacked and killed two groups of Japanese soldiers. On July 7, Baker's position came under attack by a large Japanese force. Although seriously wounded early in the attack, he refused to be evacuated and continued to fight in the close-range battle until running out of ammunition. When a comrade was wounded while trying to carry him to safety, Baker insisted that he be left behind. At his request, his comrades left him propped against a tree and gave him a pistol, which had eight bullets remaining. When American forces retook the position, they found the pistol, now empty, and eight dead Japanese soldiers around Baker's body
	Baker, Vernon J.Vernon J. Baker	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Viareggio, Italy	01945-04-05 April 5, 1945 – 01945-04-06 April 6, 1945	Demonstrated outstanding courage and leadership in destroying enemy installations, personnel and equipment during his company's attack against a strongly entrenched enemy in mountainous terrain
	Barfoot, Van T.Van T. Barfoot	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Carano, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944	For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano, Italy
—	Barrett, Carlton W.Carlton W. Barrett	Army	E-01 !Private	near St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France	01944-06-06 June 6, 1944	Joined the United States Army in Albany, New York, he was a member of, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Barrett was one of four Medal of Honor recipients on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
	Basilone, JohnJohn Basilone	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Lunga area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01942-10-24 October 24, 1942 – 01942-10-25 October 25, 1942	On the night of October 24–25, 1942 his unit engaged the Japanese in the Lunga area when their position came under attack by a regiment of approximately 3,000 soldiers. The Japanese forces began a frontal attack using machine guns, grenades and mortars against the American heavy machine guns. Basilone commanded two sections of machine guns that fought for the next 48 hours until only Basilone and two other men were still able to continue fighting. Basilone moved an extra gun into position and maintained continual fire against the incoming Japanese forces. He repaired another machine-gun and personally manned it, holding the defensive line until replacements arrived. With the continuous fighting, ammunition became critically low and supply lines were cut off. Basilone fought through hostile lines and returned with urgently needed ammunition for his gunners.
	Bauer, Harold W.Harold W. Bauer*	Marine Corps	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	South Pacific area	01942-05-10 May 10, 1942 – 01942-11-14 November 14, 1942	For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous courage as Squadron Commander of Marine Fighting Squadron TWO TWELVE in the South Pacific Area during the period May 10 to November 14, 1942.
	Bausell, Lewis K.Lewis K. Bausell*	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Peleliu Island, Palau Group	01944-09-15 September 15, 1944	During combat at Peleliu, he covered an exploding Japanese hand grenade in order to protect his comrades, and died of his wounds three days later. Bausell was the only enlisted Marine from the Nation's capital, Washington, D.C. to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during World War II.
—	Beaudoin, Raymond O.Raymond O. Beaudoin*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Hamelin, Germany	01945-04-06 April 6, 1945	By his intrepidity, great fighting skill, and supreme devotion to his responsibility for the well-being of his platoon, 1st Lt. Beaudoin single-handedly accomplished a mission that enabled a messenger to secure help which saved the stricken unit and made possible the decisive defeat of the German forces.
—	Bell, Bernard P.Bernard P. Bell	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Mittelwihr, France	01944-12-18 December 18, 1944	By his intrepidity and bold, aggressive leadership, T/Sgt. Bell enabled his 8-man squad to drive back approximately 150 of the enemy, killing at least 87 and capturing 42. Personally, he killed more than 20 and captured 33 prisoners.
—	Bender, StanleyStanley Bender	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near La Lande, France	01944-08-17 August 17, 1944	He had sparked and led the assault company in an attack which overwhelmed the enemy, destroying a roadblock, taking a town, seizing intact 3 bridges over the Maravenne River, and capturing commanding terrain which dominated the area.
—	Benjamin, Jr., GeorgeGeorge Benjamin, Jr.*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-21 December 21, 1944	severely wounded while leading an assault against a strongly-defended Japanese position on the island of Leyte. After being evacuated to an aid station, he conveyed valuable information regarding the disposition of the Japanese emplacement to his superiors.
—	Bennett, Edward A.Edward A. Bennett	Army	E-04 !Corporal	Heckhuscheid, Germany	01945-02-01 February 1, 1945	The fearless initiative, stalwart combat ability, and outstanding gallantry of Cpl. Bennett eliminated the enemy fire which was decimating his company's ranks and made it possible for the Americans to sweep all resistance from the town.
	Bennion, Mervyn S.Mervyn S. Bennion*	Navy	O-06 !Captain	Pearl Harbor	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941	While mortally wounded, he remained in command of his ship. For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage, and complete disregard of his own life, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
	Berry, Charles J.Charles J. Berry*	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-03 March 3, 1945	He landed on Iwo Jima on D-Day, February 19, 1945, and was killed in action on March 3, 1945, during the action which earned him the Medal of Honor.
—	Bertoldo, Vito R.Vito R. Bertoldo	Army	E-08 !Master Sergeant	Hatten, France	01945-01-09 January 9, 1945 – 01945-01-10 January 10, 1945	In Hatten, France, he manned a machine gun in defense of a command post being attacked by a numerically superior German force. When evacuation became necessary, he voluntarily stayed behind to cover the withdrawal. The next morning he moved to another command post, and again defended it against a continued assault by strong German forces and voluntarily covered the withdrawal of friendly forces when the post was abandoned. For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor one year later, on January 10, 1946.
—	Beyer, Arthur O.Arthur O. Beyer	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Arloncourt, Belgium	01945-01-15 January 15, 1945	Near Arloncourt, Belgium, he used hand grenades and his carbine to single-handedly destroy two German machine gun positions before working his way through a honey-combed series of enemy foxholes—killing and capturing German soldiers as he went. For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman seven months later, on August 30, 1945.
	Bianchi, Willibald C.Willibald C. Bianchi*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Bagac, Bataan Province, Philippine Islands	01942-02-03 February 3, 1942	After the action near Bagac in the Bataan Province, Bianchi was among the troops captured by the Japanese at the fall of Bataan,on April 9, 1942. He was part of the Bataan "Death March," and was imprisoned in several Japanese prisoner of war camps, enduring horrible conditions. He was known for his compassion and efforts to better the lot of his fellow prisoners by bartering with their captors for extra food and medicine. On January 9, 1945, while imprisoned in an unmarked Japanese prison ship, Bianchi was killed instantly when an American plane, unaware that the ship contained American prisoners, dropped a 1,000-pound bomb in the cargo hold.
—	Biddle, Melvin E.Melvin E. Biddle	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Soy, Belgium	01944-12-23 December 23, 1944 – 01944-12-24 December 24, 1944	When presenting the medal to Biddle, Truman whispered "People don't believe me when I tell them that I'd rather have one of these than be President." Biddle was decorated with 17 other soldiers that served in the Eastern Theater of Operations.
	Bigelow, Elmer C.Elmer C. Bigelow*	Navy	Watertender First Class	USS Fletcher, off Corregidor Island, Philippines	01945-02-14 February 14, 1945	While assisting minesweeping operations prior to landings on Manila Bay's Corregidor Island, Fletcher was hit by an enemy shell penetrated the No. 1 gun magazine, igniting several powder cases. Bigelow picked up a pair of fire extinguishers and rushed below in a resolute attempt to quell the raging flames. Refusing to waste the precious time required to don rescue-breathing apparatus, Bigelow plunged through the blinding smoke billowing out of the magazine hatch and dropped into the blazing compartment. Despite the acrid, burning powder smoke which seared his lungs, he succeeded in quickly extinguishing the fires and in cooling the cases and bulkheads, thereby preventing further damage to the ship. However Bigelow was badly injured and succumbed to his injuries the following day.
—	Bjorklund, Arnold L.Arnold L. Bjorklund	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Altavilla, Italy	01943-09-13 September 13, 1943	Near Altavilla, Italy, he single-handedly attacked and destroyed two German machine gun emplacements and a mortar position.
—	Bloch, Orville E.Orville E. Bloch	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Firenzuola, Italy	01944-09-22 September 22, 1944	Near Firenzuola, Italy, he led three soldiers in an attack on enemy positions which resulted in the capture of nineteen prisoners and the silencing of five machine gun nests.
—	Bolden, Paul L.Paul L. Bolden	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Petit-Coo, Belgium	01944-12-23 December 23, 1944	While his comrade provided covering fire from across the street, Bolden tossed grenades through a window, rushed to the door, and began firing. Wounded by the greatly superior number of German soldiers inside, he retreated from the house. Realizing that the Germans would not surrender, he returned to the house despite his serious wounds and killed the remaining soldiers. For these actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor eight months later, on August 30, 1945.
—	Bolton, Cecil H.Cecil H. Bolton	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Mark River, Holland	01944-11-02 November 2, 1944
	Bong, Richard I.Richard I. Bong	Army Air Forces	O-04 !Major	over Borneo and Leyte	01944-10-10 October 10, 1944 – 01944-11-15 November 15, 1944	Fighter pilot with 40 kills. Top AAF score.
	Bonnyman, Jr., AlexanderAlexander Bonnyman, Jr.*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Tarawa, Gilbert Islands	01943-11-20 November 20, 1943 – 01943-11-22 November 22, 1943
—	Booker, Robert D.Robert D. Booker*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Fondouk, Tunisia	01943-04-09 April 9, 1943
	Bordelon, William J.William J. Bordelon*	Marine Corps	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Tarawa, Gilbert Islands	01943-11-20 November 20, 1943
—	Boyce, Jr., George W. G.George W. G. Boyce, Jr.*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Afua, New Guinea	01944-07-23 July 23, 1944	For smothering the blast of a grenade with his body.
	Boyington, PappyPappy Boyington	Marine Corps	O-04 !Major	Central Solomons area	01943-09-12 September 12, 1943 – 01944-01-03 January 3, 1944	Fighter pilot with 26 victories.
—	Briles, Herschel F.Herschel F. Briles	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Scherpenseel, Germany	01944-11-20 November 20, 1944
—	Britt, Maurice L.Maurice L. Britt	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	North of Mignano, Italy	01943-11-10 November 10, 1943	Played football for the Detroit Lions, later Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas.
	Brostrom, Leonard C.Leonard C. Brostrom*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Dagami, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-10-28 October 28, 1944
—	Brown, Bobbie E.Bobbie E. Brown	Army	O-03 !Captain	Crucifix Hill, Aachen, Germany	01944-10-08 October 8, 1944
	Bulkeley, John D.John D. Bulkeley	Navy	O-04 !Lieutenant Commander	Philippine waters	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941 – 01942-04-10 April 10, 1942
—	Burke, FrankFrank Burke	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Nuremberg, Germany	01945-04-17 April 17, 1945	Also known as Francis X. Burke.
—	Burr, Elmer J.Elmer J. Burr*	Army	E-08 !First Sergeant	Buna, New Guinea	01942-12-24 December 24, 1942	For smothering the blast of a grenade with his body.
—	Burr, Herbert H.Herbert H. Burr	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Dorrmoschel, Germany	01945-03-19 March 19, 1945
—	Burt, James M.James M. Burt	Army	O-03 !Captain	near Wurselen, Germany	01944-10-13 October 13, 1944
	Bush, Richard E.Richard E. Bush	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Mount Yaetake on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-04-16 April 16, 1945
	Bush, Robert E.Robert E. Bush	Navy	Hospital Apprentice First Class	Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-02 May 2, 1945	Hospital Corpsman serving with Marines.
—	Butts, John E.John E. Butts*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Normandy, France	01944-06-14 June 14, 1944, 01944-06-16 June 16, 1944, and 01944-06-23 June 23, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Caddy, William R.William R. Caddy*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-03 March 3, 1945
	Callaghan, Daniel J.Daniel J. Callaghan*	Navy	O-06 !Rear Admiral	Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, Savo Island	01942-11-12 November 12, 1942 – 01942-11-13 November 13, 1942
	Calugas, JoseJose Calugas	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Culis, Bataan Province, Philippine Islands	01942-01-16 January 16, 1942
	Cannon, George H.George H. Cannon*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Sand Island, Midway Islands	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Carey, Alvin P.Alvin P. Carey*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Plougastel, Brittany, France	01944-08-23 August 23, 1944
—	Carey, Jr., Charles F.Charles F. Carey, Jr.*	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Rimling, France	01945-01-08 January 8, 1945 – 01945-01-09 January 9, 1945
—	Carr, ChrisChris Carr	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Guignola, Italy	01944-10-01 October 1, 1944 – 01944-10-02 October 2, 1944
	Carswell, Jr., Horace S.Horace S. Carswell, Jr.*	Army Air Forces	O-04 !Major	over the South China Sea	01944-10-26 October 26, 1944
	Carter, Jr., Edward A.Edward A. Carter, Jr.*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Speyer, Germany	01945-03-23 March 23, 1945
—	Casamento, AnthonyAnthony Casamento	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01942-11-01 November 1, 1942
—	Castle, Frederick W.Frederick W. Castle*	Army Air Forces	O-07 !Brigadier General	Germany	01944-12-24 December 24, 1944
	Chambers, Justice M.Justice M. Chambers	Marine Corps	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-19 February 19, 1945 – 01945-02-22 February 22, 1945
—	Cheli, RalphRalph Cheli*	Army Air Forces	O-04 !Major	near Wewak, New Guinea	01943-08-18 August 18, 1943
—	Childers, ErnestErnest Childers	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Oliveto, Italy	01943-09-22 September 22, 1943
—	Choate, Clyde L.Clyde L. Choate	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Bruyeres, France	01944-10-25 October 25, 1944
—	Christensen, Dale E.Dale E. Christensen*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Driniumor River, New Guinea	01944-07-16 July 16, 1944 – 01944-07-19 July 19, 1944
—	Christian, Herbert F.Herbert F. Christian*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Valmontone, Italy	01944-06-02 June 2, 1944 – 01944-06-03 June 3, 1944
—	Cicchetti, Joseph J.Joseph J. Cicchetti*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	South Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-09 February 9, 1945
—	Clark, Francis J.Francis J. Clark	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Kalborn, Luxembourg and near Sevenig, Germany	01944-09-12 September 12, 1944 and 01944-09-17 September 17, 1944
	Colalillo, MikeMike Colalillo	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Untergriesheim, Germany	01945-04-07 April 7, 1945
	Cole, Darrell S.Darrell S. Cole*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-19 February 19, 1945	Namesake of USS Cole (DDG-67).
	Cole, Robert G.Robert G. Cole*	Army	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	near Carentan, France	01944-06-11 June 11, 1944	For leading a charge across a field swept by German machineguns and artillery.
—	Connor, James P.James P. Connor	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Cape Cavalaire, southern France	01944-08-15 August 15, 1944
—	Cooley, Raymond H.Raymond H. Cooley	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Lumboy, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-24 February 24, 1945
—	Coolidge, Charles H.Charles H. Coolidge	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	East of Belmont sur Buttant, France	01944-10-24 October 24, 1944 – 01944-10-27 October 27, 1944
	Courtney, Jr., Henry A.Henry A. Courtney, Jr.*	Marine Corps	O-04 !Major	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-14 May 14, 1945 – 01945-05-15 May 15, 1945
—	Cowan, Richard E.Richard E. Cowan*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Krinkelter Wald, Belgium	01944-12-17 December 17, 1944
—	Craft, Clarence B.Clarence B. Craft	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Hen Hill, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-31 May 31, 1945
—	Craig, RobertRobert Craig*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Favoratta, Sicily	01943-07-11 July 11, 1943
—	Crain, Morris E.Morris E. Crain*	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Haguenau, France	01945-03-13 March 13, 1945
—	Craw, Demas T.Demas T. Craw*	Army Air Forces	O-06 !Colonel	near Port Lyautey, French Morocco	01942-11-08 November 8, 1942
—	Crawford, William J.William J. Crawford	Army	E-01 !Private	near Altavilla, Italy	01943-09-13 September 13, 1943
—	Crews, John R.John R. Crews	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Lobenbacherhof, Germany	01945-04-08 April 8, 1945
	Cromwell, John P.John P. Cromwell*	Navy	O-06 !Captain	USS Sculpin, off Truk Island	01943-11-19 November 19, 1943	Stayed aboard a sinking submarine to prevent military secrets he possessed from falling into enemy hands.
—	Currey, Francis S.Francis S. Currey	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Malmedy, Belgium	01944-12-21 December 21, 1944	Rescuing several men and women while destroying a building with enemy soldiers.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Dahlgren, Edward C.Edward C. Dahlgren	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Oberhoffen, France	01945-02-11 February 11, 1945
75px	Dalessondro, Peter J.Peter J. Dalessondro	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Kalterherberg, Germany	01944-12-22 December 22, 1944
—	Daly, Michael J.Michael J. Daly	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Nuremberg, Germany	01945-04-18 April 18, 1945
	Damato, Anthony P.Anthony P. Damato*	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Engebi Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands	01944-02-19 February 19, 1944 – 01944-02-20 February 20, 1944
	David, Albert L.Albert L. David*	Navy	Lieutenant, Junior Grade	off French West Africa	01944-06-04 June 4, 1944	For leading a boarding party that successfully captured the German submarine U-505.
	Davila, Rudolph B.Rudolph B. Davila	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Artena, Italy	01944-05-28 May 28, 1944
—	Davis, Charles W.Charles W. Davis	Army	O-03 !Captain	Guadalcanal Island	01943-01-12 January 12, 1943
	Davis, George F.George F. Davis*	Navy	O-05 !Commander	USS Walke, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-01-06 January 6, 1945
	Day, James L.James L. Day	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Okinawa, Ryukya Islands	01945-05-14 May 14, 1945 – 01945-05-17 May 17, 1945
	Dealey, Samuel D.Samuel D. Dealey*	Navy	O-05 !Commander	USS Harder, near Philippine Islands	01944-06-06 June 6, 1944 – 01944-06-10 June 10, 1944
	DeBlanc, Jefferson J.Jefferson J. DeBlanc	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	off Kolombangara Island, Solomons group	01943-01-31 January 31, 1943
—	DeFranzo, Arthur F.Arthur F. DeFranzo*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Vaubadon, France	01944-06-10 June 10, 1944
	DeGlopper, Charles N.Charles N. DeGlopper*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Merderet River at la Fiere, France	01944-06-09 June 9, 1944
—	Deleau, Jr., EmileEmile Deleau, Jr.*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Oberhoffen, France	01945-02-01 February 1, 1945 – 01945-02-02 February 2, 1945
—	Dervishian, Ernest H.Ernest H. Dervishian	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Cisterna, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944
—	Diamond, James H.James H. Diamond*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Mintal, Mindanao, Philippine Islands	01945-05-08 May 8, 1945 – 01945-05-14 May 14, 1945
—	Dietz, Robert H.Robert H. Dietz*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Kirchain, Germany	01945-03-29 March 29, 1945
	Doolittle, JimmyJimmy Doolittle	Army Air Forces	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	over Japan	01942-04-18 April 18, 1942	For leading the Doolittle Raid over the Japanese mainland.
	Doss, Desmond T.Desmond T. Doss	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Urasoe Mura, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-04-29 April 29, 1945 – 01945-05-21 May 21, 1945	The first conscientious objector to receive a Medal of Honor, for saving many lives while acting as a medic.
—	Drowley, Jesse R.Jesse R. Drowley	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Bougainville, Solomon Islands	01944-01-30 January 30, 1944
	Dunham, Russell E.Russell E. Dunham	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Kayserberg, France	01945-01-08 January 8, 1945
	Dunlap, Robert H.Robert H. Dunlap	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-20 February 20, 1945 – 01945-02-21 February 21, 1945
—	Dutko, John W.John W. Dutko*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Ponte Rotto, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944
	Dyess, Aquilla J.Aquilla J. Dyess*	Marine Corps	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands	01944-02-01 February 1, 1944 – 01944-02-02 February 2, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Edson, Merritt A.Merritt A. Edson	Marine Corps	O-06 !Colonel	Solomon Islands	01942-09-13 September 13, 1942 – 01942-09-14 September 14, 1942
	Ehlers, Walter D.Walter D. Ehlers	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Goville, France	01944-06-09 June 9, 1944 – 01944-06-10 June 10, 1944
	Elrod, Henry T.Henry T. Elrod*	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	Wake Island	01941-12-08 December 8, 1941 – 01941-12-23 December 23, 1941
—	Endl, Gerald L.Gerald L. Endl*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Anamo, New Guinea	01944-07-11 July 11, 1944
	Epperson, Harold G.Harold G. Epperson*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Island of Saipan, Marianas	01944-06-25 June 25, 1944
	Erwin, Henry E.Henry E. Erwin	Army Air Forces	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Koriyama, Japan	01945-04-12 April 12, 1945
	Eubanks, Ray E.Ray E. Eubanks*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Noemfoor Island, Dutch New Guinea	01944-07-23 July 23, 1944
—	Evans, Ernest E.Ernest E. Evans*	Navy	O-05 !Commander	USS Johnston, off Samar	01944-10-25 October 25, 1944
—	Everhart, Forrest E.Forrest E. Everhart	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Kerling, France	01944-11-12 November 12, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Fardy, John P.John P. Fardy*	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-07 May 7, 1945
—	Femoyer, Robert E.Robert E. Femoyer*	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	over Merseburg, Germany	01944-11-02 November 2, 1944
—	Fields, James H.James H. Fields	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Rechicourt, France	01944-09-27 September 27, 1944
	Finn, John W.John W. Finn	Navy	Chief Petty Officer	Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Fisher, Almond E.Almond E. Fisher	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Grammont, France	01944-09-12 September 12, 1944 – 01944-09-13 September 13, 1944
	Flaherty, Francis C.Francis C. Flaherty*	Navy	Ensign	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
	Fleming, Richard E.Richard E. Fleming*	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	Midway Atoll	01942-06-04 June 4, 1942 – 01942-06-05 June 5, 1942
	Fluckey, Eugene B.Eugene B. Fluckey	Navy	Commander	USS Barb, along east coast of China	01944-12-19 December 19, 1944 – 01945-02-15 February 15, 1945
	Foss, Joseph J.Joseph J. Foss	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	over Guadalcanal	01942-10-09 October 9, 1942 – 01942-11-19 November 19, 1942 and 01943-01 January 1943	For shooting down 26 aircraft as leader of the Flying Circus. Later became a Governor of South Dakota.
	Foster, William A.William A. Foster*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-02 May 2, 1945
—	Fournier, William G.William G. Fournier*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Mount Austen, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01943-01-10 January 10, 1943
—	Fowler, Thomas W.Thomas W. Fowler*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Carano, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944
	Fox, John R.John R. Fox*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Sommocolonia, Italy	01944-12-26 December 26, 1944
—	Fryar, Elmer E.Elmer E. Fryar*	Army	E-01 !Private	Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-08 December 8, 1944
—	Funk, Jr., Leonard A.Leonard A. Funk, Jr.	Army	E-08 !First Sergeant	Holzheim, Belgium	01945-01-29 January 29, 1945
	Fuqua, Samuel G.Samuel G. Fuqua	Navy	Lieutenant Commander	Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941	For heroism aboard the USS Arizona.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Galer, Robert E.Robert E. Galer	Marine Corps	Major	Solomon Islands area	01942-08 August 1942 – 01942-09 September 1942
	Galt, William W.William W. Galt*	Army	O-03 !Captain	Villa Crocetta, Italy	01944-05-29 May 29, 1944
	Gammon, Archer T.Archer T. Gammon*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Bastogne, Belgium	01945-01-11 January 11, 1945
	Garcia, MarcarioMarcario Garcia	Army	E-01 !Private	near Grosshau, Germany	01944-11-27 November 27, 1944
	Garman, Harold A.Harold A. Garman	Army	E-01 !Private	near Montereau, France	01944-08-25 August 25, 1944	Medic, for braving enemy fire to tow a boat of wounded to safety.
	Gary, Donald A.Donald A. Gary	Navy	Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Japanese home islands near Kobe, Japan	01945-03-19 March 19, 1945
—	Gerstung, Robert E.Robert E. Gerstung	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Siegfried Line near Berg, Germany	01944-12-19 December 19, 1944
—	Gibson, Eric G.Eric G. Gibson*	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	near Isola Bella, Italy	01944-01-28 January 28, 1944
—	Gilmore, Howard W.Howard W. Gilmore*	Navy	Commander	USS Growler, southwest Pacific	01943-01-10 January 10, 1943 – 01943-02-07 February 7, 1943
	Gonsalves, HaroldHarold Gonsalves*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Chain	01945-04-15 April 15, 1945
	Gonzales, David M.David M. Gonzales*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-04-25 April 25, 1945
—	Gordon, Nathan G.Nathan G. Gordon	Navy	Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Bismarck Sea	01944-02-15 February 15, 1944	Later Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
—	Gott, Donald J.Donald J. Gott*	Army Air Forces	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Saarbrücken, Germany	01944-11-09 November 9, 1944
—	Grabiarz, William J.William J. Grabiarz*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-23 February 23, 1945	For using his body to shield a wounded officer from hostile fire.
	Gray, Ross F.Ross F. Gray*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-21 February 21, 1945
—	Gregg, Stephen R.Stephen R. Gregg	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Montelimar, France	01944-08-27 August 27, 1944
—	Gruennert, Kenneth E.Kenneth E. Gruennert*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Buna, New Guinea	01942-12-24 December 24, 1942
	Gurke, HenryHenry Gurke*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Solomon Islands area	01943-11-09 November 9, 1943

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Hajiro, Barney F.Barney F. Hajiro	Army	E-01 !Private	near Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France	01944-10-19 October 19, 1944, 01944-10-22 October 22, 1944, and 01944-10-29 October 29, 1944
—	Hall, George J.George J. Hall	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Anzio, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944
—	Hall, LewisLewis Hall*	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	Mount Austen, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01943-01-10 January 10, 1943
—	Hall, William E.William E. Hall	Navy	Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Coral Sea	01942-05-07 May 7, 1942 – 01942-05-08 May 8, 1942
—	Hallman, Sherwood H.Sherwood H. Hallman*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Brest, Brittany, France	01944-09-13 September 13, 1944
	Halyburton, Jr., William D.William D. Halyburton, Jr.*	Navy	Pharmacist's Mate Second Class	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Chain	01945-05-10 May 10, 1945	Corpsman serving with Marines
—	Hamilton, Pierpont M.Pierpont M. Hamilton	Army Air Forces	Major	near Port Lyautey, French Morocco	01942-11-08 November 8, 1942
	Hammerberg, Owen F. P.Owen F. P. Hammerberg*	Navy	Boatswain's Mate Second Class	West Loch, Pearl Harbor	01945-02-17 February 17, 1945
	Hansen, Dale M.Dale M. Hansen*	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Chain	01945-05-07 May 7, 1945
	Hanson, Robert M.Robert M. Hanson*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Bougainville Island and New Britain Island	01943-11-01 November 1, 1943 and 01944-01-24 January 24, 1944
—	Harmon, Roy W.Roy W. Harmon*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Casaglia, Italy	01944-07-12 July 12, 1944
—	Harr, Harry R.Harry R. Harr*	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Maglamin, Mindanao, Philippine Islands	01945-06-05 June 5, 1945
	Harrell, William G.William G. Harrell	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-03 March 3, 1945
—	Harris, James L.James L. Harris*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Vagney, France	01944-10-07 October 7, 1944
	Hasemoto, MikioMikio Hasemoto*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Cerasuolo, Italy	01943-11-29 November 29, 1943
—	Hastings, Joe R.Joe R. Hastings*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Drabenderhohe, Germany	01945-04-12 April 12, 1945
	Hauge, Jr., Louis J.Louis J. Hauge, Jr.*	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain	01945-05-14 May 14, 1945
—	Hawk, John D.John D. Hawk	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Chambois, France	01944-08-20 August 20, 1944
	Hawkins, William D.William D. Hawkins*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Tarawa, Gilbert Islands	01943-11-20 November 20, 1943 – 01943-11-21 November 21, 1943
	Hawks, Lloyd C.Lloyd C. Hawks	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Carano, Italy	01944-01-30 January 30, 1944
	Hayashi, JoeJoe Hayashi*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Tendola, Italy	01945-04-20 April 20, 1945 and 01945-04-22 April 22, 1945
	Hayashi, ShizuyaShizuya Hayashi	Army	E-01 !Private	near Cerasuolo, Italy	01943-11-29 November 29, 1943
—	Hedrick, Clinton M.Clinton M. Hedrick*	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Lembeck, Germany	01945-03-27 March 27, 1945 – 01945-03-28 March 28, 1945
—	Hendrix, James R.James R. Hendrix	Army	E-01 !Private	near Assenois, Belgium	01944-12-26 December 26, 1944
—	Henry, Robert T.Robert T. Henry*	Army	E-01 !Private	Luchem, Germany	01944-12-03 December 3, 1944
	Herrera, Silvestre S.Silvestre S. Herrera	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Mertzwiller, France	01945-03-15 March 15, 1945
	Herring, Rufus G.Rufus G. Herring	Navy	Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Iwo Jima	01945-02-17 February 17, 1945
	Hill, Edwin J.Edwin J. Hill*	Navy	Chief Boatswain	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Horner, Freeman V.Freeman V. Horner	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Wurselen, Germany	01944-11-16 November 16, 1944
	Howard, James H.James H. Howard	Army Air Forces	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	over Oschersleben, Germany	01944-01-11 January 11, 1944	only fighter pilot in the European Theater of Operations in World War Two to be awarded the Medal of Honor
	Huff, Paul B.Paul B. Huff	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Carano, Italy	01944-02-08 February 8, 1944
	Hughes, Lloyd HerbertLloyd Herbert Hughes*	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Ploesti Raid, Romania	01943-08-01 August 1, 1943
—	Hutchins, Johnnie D.Johnnie D. Hutchins*	Navy	Seaman First Class	aboard a landing ship off Lae, New Guinea	01943-09-04 September 4, 1943

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Inouye, Daniel K.Daniel K. Inouye	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near San Terenzo, Italy	01945-04-21 April 21, 1945	Later became a U.S. Senator representing Hawaii Currently seniormost senator; serves as President pro tempore of the United States Senate and is fourth in line to the Presidency of the United States.

[edit] J

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Jachman, Isadore S.Isadore S. Jachman*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Flamierge, Belgium	01945-01-04 January 4, 1945
	Jackson, Arthur J.Arthur J. Jackson	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Island of Peleliu, Palau group	01944-09-18 September 18, 1944
	Jacobson, Douglas T.Douglas T. Jacobson	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-26 February 26, 1945
—	James, Jr., Willy F.Willy F. James, Jr.*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Lippoldsberg, Germany	01945-04-07 April 7, 1945
	Jerstad, John L.John L. Jerstad*	Army Air Forces	Major	Ploesti Raid, Romania	01943-08-01 August 1, 1943
—	Johnson, Elden H.Elden H. Johnson*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Valmontone, Italy	01944-06-03 June 3, 1944
	Johnson, Leon W.Leon W. Johnson	Army Air Forces	Colonel	Ploesti Raid, Romania	01943-08-01 August 1, 1943
—	Johnson, LeroyLeroy Johnson*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Limon, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-15 December 15, 1944
—	Johnson, Oscar G.Oscar G. Johnson	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Scarperia, Italy	01944-09-16 September 16, 1944 – 01944-09-18 September 18, 1944
—	Johnston, William J.William J. Johnston	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Padiglione, Italy	01944-02-17 February 17, 1944 – 01944-02-19 February 19, 1944
	Jones, Herbert C.Herbert C. Jones*	Navy	Ensign	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
	Julian, Joseph R.Joseph R. Julian*	Marine Corps	E-06 !Platoon Sergeant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-09 March 9, 1945

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Kandle, Victor L.Victor L. Kandle*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near La Forge, France	01944-10-09 October 9, 1944
—	Kane, John R.John R. Kane	Army Air Forces	Colonel	Ploesti Raid, Romania	01943-08-01 August 1, 1943
—	Kearby, Neel E.Neel E. Kearby	Army Air Forces	Colonel	near Wewak, New Guinea	01943-10-11 October 11, 1943
—	Keathley, George D.George D. Keathley*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Mt. Altuzzo, Italy	01944-09-14 September 14, 1944
—	Kefurt, GusGus Kefurt*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Bennwihr, France	01944-12-23 December 23, 1944 – 01944-12-24 December 24, 1944
—	Kelley, Jonah E.Jonah E. Kelley*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Kesternich, Germany	01945-01-30 January 30, 1945 – 01945-01-31 January 31, 1945
—	Kelley, Ova A.Ova A. Kelley*	Army	E-01 !Private	Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-08 December 8, 1944
—	Kelly, Charles E.Charles E. Kelly	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Altavilla, Italy	01943-09-13 September 13, 1943
—	Kelly, John D.John D. Kelly*	Army	E-04 !Corporal	Fort du Roule, Cherbourg, France	01944-06-25 June 25, 1944
	Kelly, Thomas J.Thomas J. Kelly	Army	E-04 !Corporal	Alemert, Germany	01945-04-05 April 5, 1945
	Keppler, Reinhardt J.Reinhardt J. Keppler*	Navy	Boatswain's Mate First Class	USS San Francisco, Solomon Islands	01942-11-12 November 12, 1942 – 01942-11-13 November 13, 1942
—	Kerstetter, Dexter J.Dexter J. Kerstetter	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Galiano, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-04-13 April 13, 1945
—	Kessler, Patrick L.Patrick L. Kessler*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Ponte Rotto, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944
	Kidd, Isaac C.Isaac C. Kidd*	Navy	Rear Admiral	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Kimbro, TrumanTruman Kimbro*	Army	E-04 !Technician Fourth Grade	near Rocherath, Belgium	01944-12-19 December 19, 1944
—	Kiner, Harold G.Harold G. Kiner*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Palenberg, Germany	01944-10-02 October 2, 1944
—	Kingsley, David R.David R. Kingsley*	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Ploesti Raid, Romania	01944-06-23 June 23, 1944
	Kinser, Elbert L.Elbert L. Kinser*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Chain	01945-05-04 May 4, 1945
—	Kisters, Gerry H.Gerry H. Kisters	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Gagliano, Sicily	01943-07-31 July 31, 1943
—	Knappenberger, Alton W.Alton W. Knappenberger	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy	01944-02-01 February 1, 1944
—	Knight, Jack L.Jack L. Knight*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near LoiKang, Burma	01945-02-02 February 2, 1945
—	Knight, Raymond L.Raymond L. Knight*	Army Air Forces	O-02 !First Lieutenant	northern Po Valley, Italy	01945-04-24 April 24, 1945 – 01945-04-25 April 25, 1945
	Kobashigawa, YeikiYeiki Kobashigawa	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Lanuvio, Italy	01944-06-02 June 2, 1944
	Kraus, Richard E.Richard E. Kraus*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Peleliu, Palau Islands	01944-10-03 October 3, 1944
—	Krotiak, Anthony L.Anthony L. Krotiak*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Balete Pass, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-05-08 May 8, 1945
	Kuroda, Robert T.Robert T. Kuroda*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Bruyeres, France	01944-10-20 October 20, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	La Belle, James D.James D. La Belle*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-08 March 8, 1945
	Lawley, Jr., William R.William R. Lawley, Jr.	Army Air Forces	O-02 !First Lieutenant	over Europe	01944-02-20 February 20, 1944
—	Laws, Robert E.Robert E. Laws	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Pangasinan Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-01-12 January 12, 1945
—	Lee, Daniel W.Daniel W. Lee	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Montreval, France	01944-09-02 September 2, 1944
	Leims, John H.John H. Leims	Marine Corps	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-07 March 7, 1945
—	Leonard, Turney W.Turney W. Leonard*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Kommerscheidt, Germany	01944-11-04 November 4, 1944 – 01944-11-06 November 6, 1944
—	Lester, Fred F.Fred F. Lester*	Navy	Hospital Apprentice First Class	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Chain	01945-06-08 June 8, 1945
—	Lindsey, Darrell R.Darrell R. Lindsey*	Army Air Forces	O-03 !Captain	L'Isle Adam railroad bridge over the Seine, France	01944-08-09 August 9, 1944
—	Lindsey, Jake W.Jake W. Lindsey	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Hamich, Germany	01944-11-16 November 16, 1944
—	Lindstrom, Floyd K.Floyd K. Lindstrom*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Mignano, Italy	01943-11-11 November 11, 1943
—	Lloyd, Edgar H.Edgar H. Lloyd*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Pompey, France	01944-09-14 September 14, 1944
—	Lobaugh, Donald R.Donald R. Lobaugh*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Afua, New Guinea	01944-07-22 July 22, 1944
—	Logan, James M.James M. Logan	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Salerno, Italy	01943-09-09 September 9, 1943
	Lopez, Jose M.Jose M. Lopez	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Krinkelt, Belgium	01944-12-17 December 17, 1944
	Lucas, Jacklyn H.Jacklyn H. Lucas	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-20 February 20, 1945	Youngest recipient since the Civil War (turned 17 just 5 days before Iwo Jima D-Day)
	Lummus, JackJack Lummus*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-08 March 8, 1945	Had earlier played football for the New York Giants.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Mabry, Jr., George L.George L. Mabry, Jr.	Army	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	Hurtgen Forest near Schevenhütte, Germany	01944-11-20 November 20, 1944
	MacArthur, DouglasDouglas MacArthur	Army	General	Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands	01942-04-01 April 1, 1942	With his father, Arthur MacArthur, Jr., became first father and son pair to both receive the Medal of Honor.
—	MacGillivary, Charles A.Charles A. MacGillivary	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Woelfling, France	01945-01-01 January 1, 1945	Immigrant from Canada.
	Magrath, John D.John D. Magrath*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Castel d'Aiano, Italy	01945-04-14 April 14, 1945
—	Mann, Joe E.Joe E. Mann*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Best, Holland	01944-09-18 September 18, 1944
	Martin, Harry L.Harry L. Martin*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-26 March 26, 1945
	Martinez, Joe P.Joe P. Martinez*	Army	E-01 !Private	Attu, Aleutians	01943-05-26 May 26, 1943
	Mason, Leonard F.Leonard F. Mason*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Asan-Adelup Beachhead, Guam, Marianas Islands	01944-07-22 July 22, 1944
	Mathies, ArchibaldArchibald Mathies*	Army Air Forces	E-05 !Sergeant	over Germany	01944-02-20 February 20, 1944
—	Mathis, Jack W.Jack W. Mathis*	Army Air Forces	O-02 !First Lieutenant	over Vegesack, Germany	01943-03-18 March 18, 1943
	Maxwell, Robert D.Robert D. Maxwell	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	near Besançon, France	01944-09-07 September 7, 1944
—	May, Martin O.Martin O. May*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	legusuku-Yama, Ie Shima, Ryukyu Islands	01945-04-19 April 19, 1945 – 01945-04-21 April 21, 1945
—	Mayfield, MelvinMelvin Mayfield	Army	E-04 !Corporal	Cordillera Mountains, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-07-29 July 29, 1945
—	McCall, Thomas E.Thomas E. McCall	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near San Angelo, Italy	01944-01-22 January 22, 1944
	McCampbell, DavidDavid McCampbell	Navy	Commander	First and second battles of the Philippine Sea	01944-06-19 June 19, 1944	Top Navy flying ace. 34 kills.
—	McCandless, BruceBruce McCandless	Navy	Commander	Battle off Savo Island	01942-11-12 November 12, 1942 – 01942-11-13 November 13, 1942
	McCard, Robert H.Robert H. McCard*	Marine Corps	E-07 !Gunnery Sergeant	Saipan, Marianas Islands	01944-06-16 June 16, 1944	For saving the lives of his tank crewmen.
	McCarter, Lloyd G.Lloyd G. McCarter	Army	E-01 !Private	Corregidor, Philippine Islands	01945-02-16 February 16, 1945 – 01945-02-19 February 19, 1945
	McCarthy, Joseph J.Joseph J. McCarthy	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-21 February 21, 1945
—	McCool, Richard M.Richard M. McCool	Navy	Lieutenant	off Okinawa	01945-06-10 June 10, 1945 – 01945-06-11 June 11, 1945
—	McGaha, Charles L.Charles L. McGaha	Army	E-08 !Master Sergeant	near Lupao, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-07 February 7, 1945
—	McGarity, VernonVernon McGarity	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Krinkelt, Belgium	01944-12-16 December 16, 1944
	McGee, William D.William D. McGee*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Mulheim, Germany	01945-03-18 March 18, 1945
—	McGill, Troy A.Troy A. McGill*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Los Negros Islands, Admiralty Group	01944-03-04 March 4, 1944
—	McGraw, Francis X.Francis X. McGraw*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Schevenhütte, Germany	01944-11-19 November 19, 1944
	McGuire, Jr., Thomas B.Thomas B. McGuire, Jr.*	Army Air Forces	Major	over Luzon, Philippine Islands	01944-12-25 December 25, 1944 – 01944-12-26 December 26, 1944	The second leading air ace in World War II before being killed in action in January 1945. McGuire Air Force Base is named for him.
—	McKinney, John R.John R. McKinney	Army	E-01 !Private	Tayabas Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-05-11 May 11, 1945
	McTureous, Jr., Robert M.Robert M. McTureous, Jr.*	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Okinawa, Ryukyu Chain	01945-06-07 June 7, 1945
—	McVeigh, John J.John J. McVeigh*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Brest, France	01944-08-29 August 29, 1944
—	McWhorter, William A.William A. McWhorter*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-05 December 5, 1944
—	Meagher, John W.John W. Meagher	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Ozato, Okinawa	01945-06-19 June 19, 1945
—	Merli, Gino J.Gino J. Merli	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Sars la Bruyere, Belgium	01944-09-04 September 4, 1944 – 01944-09-05 September 5, 1944	Held off German troops overnight, even when his machine gun nest was captured.
—	Merrell, Joseph F.Joseph F. Merrell*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Lohe, Germany	01945-04-18 April 18, 1945
—	Messerschmidt, Harold O.Harold O. Messerschmidt*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Radden, France	01944-09-17 September 17, 1944
—	Metzger, Jr., William E.William E. Metzger, Jr.*	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Saarbrücken, Germany	01944-11-09 November 9, 1944
	Michael, Edward S.Edward S. Michael	Army Air Forces	O-02 !First Lieutenant	over Germany	01944-04-11 April 11, 1944
—	Michael, Harry J.Harry J. Michael*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Neiderzerf, Germany	01945-03-14 March 14, 1945
—	Miller, AndrewAndrew Miller*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	from Woippy, France to Kerprich Hemmersdorf, Germany	01944-11-16 November 16, 1944 – 01944-11-29 November 29, 1944
	Mills, James H.James H. Mills	Army	E-01 !Private	near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy	01944-05-24 May 24, 1944
—	Minick, John W.John W. Minick*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Hurtgen, Germany	01944-11-21 November 21, 1944
—	Minue, NicholasNicholas Minue*	Army	E-01 !Private	near MedjezelBab, Tunisia	01943-04-28 April 28, 1943
	Monteith, Jr., Jimmie W.Jimmie W. Monteith, Jr.*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France	01944-06-06 June 6, 1944
—	Montgomery, Jack C.Jack C. Montgomery	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near, Padiglione, Italy	01944-02-22 February 22, 1944
—	Moon, Jr., Harold H.Harold H. Moon, Jr.*	Army	E-01 !Private	Pawig, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-10-21 October 21, 1944
	Morgan, John C.John C. Morgan	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	over Germany	01943-07-28 July 28, 1943
—	Moskala, Edward J.Edward J. Moskala*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Kakazu Ridge, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-04-09 April 9, 1945
	Moto, KaoruKaoru Moto*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Castellina, Italy	01944-07-07 July 7, 1944
—	Mower, Charles E.Charles E. Mower*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Capoocan, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-11-03 November 3, 1944
—	Muller, Joseph E.Joseph E. Muller*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Ishimmi, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-15 May 15, 1945 – 01945-05-16 May 16, 1945
	Munemori, Sadao S.Sadao S. Munemori*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Seravezza, Italy	01945-04-05 April 5, 1945	For taking out two machine-gun emplacements and jumping onto a grenade to save 2 soldiers.
	Munro, Douglas A.Douglas A. Munro*	Coast Guard	Signalman First Class	off Point Cruz, Guadalcanal	01942-09-27 September 27, 1942	Only member of the Coast Guard to receive the Medal of Honor.
	Muranaga, Kiyoshi K.Kiyoshi K. Muranaga*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Suvereto, Italy	01944-06-26 June 26, 1944
	Murphy, Audie L.Audie L. Murphy	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Holtzwihr, France	01945-01-26 January 26, 1945	Highest number of decorations for US combatant.
	Murphy, Frederick C.Frederick C. Murphy*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Siegfried Line at Saarlautern, Germany	01945-03-18 March 18, 1945
	Murray, Jr., Charles P.Charles P. Murray, Jr.	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Kaysersberg, France	01944-12-16 December 16, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Nakae, MasatoMasato Nakae*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Pisa, Italy	01944-08-19 August 19, 1944
	Nakamine, ShinyeiShinyei Nakamine*	Army	E-01 !Private	near La Torreto, Italy	01944-06-02 June 2, 1944
	Nakamura, William K.William K. Nakamura*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Castellina, Italy	01944-07-04 July 4, 1944
—	Nelson, William L.William L. Nelson*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Djebel Dardys, Northwest of Sedjenane, Tunisia	01943-04-24 April 24, 1943
—	Neppel, Ralph G.Ralph G. Neppel	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Birgel, Germany	01944-12-14 December 14, 1944
	Nett, Robert B.Robert B. Nett	Army	Lieutenant	near Cognon, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-14 December 14, 1944
—	New, John D.John D. New*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Peleliu Island, Palau Group	01944-09-25 September 25, 1944
—	Newman, Beryl R.Beryl R. Newman	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Cisterna, Italy	01944-05-26 May 26, 1944	For single-handedly destroying three machine gun emplacements.
	Nininger, Alexander R.Alexander R. Nininger*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Abucay, Bataan, Philippine Islands	01942-01-12 January 12, 1942
	Nishimoto, Joe M.Joe M. Nishimoto*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near La Houssiere, France	01944-11-07 November 7, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Obrien, William J.William J. O'Brien*	Army	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	Saipan, Marianas Islands	01944-06-20 June 20, 1944 – 01944-07-07 July 7, 1944
	Ocallahan, Joseph T.Joseph T. O'Callahan	Navy	Commander	near Kobe, Japan	01945-03-19 March 19, 1945	Chaplain aboard aircraft carrier USS Franklin.
—	Ogden, Carlos C.Carlos C. Ogden	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Fort du Roule, France	01944-06-25 June 25, 1944
	Ohare, Edward H.Edward H. O'Hare	Navy	Lieutenant	off Papua New Guinea	01942-02-20 February 20, 1942	O'Hare International Airport in Chicago was named in his memory.
	Ohata, Allan M.Allan M. Ohata*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Cerasuolo, Italy	01943-11-29 November 29, 1943 – 01943-11-30 November 30, 1943
	Okane, Richard H.Richard H. O'Kane	Navy	Commander	Philippine Islands	01944-10-23 October 23, 1944 – 01944-10-24 October 24, 1944	For submarine operations against two Japanese convoys.
	Okubo, James K.James K. Okubo*	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	Foret Domaniale de Champ, near Biffontaine, France	01944-10-28 October 28, 1944 – 01944-10-29 October 29, 1944 and 01944-11-04 November 4, 1944
	Okutsu, YukioYukio Okutsu	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	on Mount Belvedere, Italy	01945-04-07 April 7, 1945
—	Olson, Arlo L.Arlo L. Olson*	Army	O-03 !Captain	crossing of the Volturno River, Italy	01943-10-13 October 13, 1943
—	Olson, Truman O.Truman O. Olson*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy	01944-01-30 January 30, 1944 – 01944-01-31 January 31, 1944
	Ono, Frank H.Frank H. Ono*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Castellina, Italy	01944-07-04 July 4, 1944
	Oresko, NicholasNicholas Oresko	Army	E-08 !Master Sergeant	near Tettingen, Germany	01945-01-23 January 23, 1945
	Otani, KazuoKazuo Otani*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Pieve Di S. Luce, Italy	01944-07-15 July 15, 1944
	Owens, Robert A.Robert A. Owens*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Cape Torokina, Bougainville, Solomon Islands	01943-11-01 November 1, 1943
	Ozbourn, Joseph W.Joseph W. Ozbourn*	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Tinian Island, Marianas Islands	01944-07-30 July 30, 1944	Private Ozbourn saved the lives of four fellow Marines by jumping on the top of a live hand grenade.

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Paige, MitchellMitchell Paige	Marine Corps	E-06 !Platoon Sergeant	Battle of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01942-10-26 October 26, 1942
—	Parle, John J.John J. Parle*	Navy	Ensign	aboard a landing ship off Sicily	01943-07-09 July 9, 1943 – 01943-07-10 July 10, 1943
	Parrish, LaverneLaverne Parrish*	Army	E-04 !Technician Fourth Grade	Binalonan, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-01-18 January 18, 1945 – 01945-01-24 January 24, 1945
—	Pease, Jr., HarlHarl Pease, Jr.*	Army Air Forces	O-03 !Captain	near Rabaul, New Britain	01942-08-06 August 6, 1942 – 01942-08-07 August 7, 1942
—	Peden, Forrest E.Forrest E. Peden*	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	near Biesheim, France	01945-02-03 February 3, 1945
—	Pendleton, Jack J.Jack J. Pendleton*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Bardenberg, Germany	01944-10-12 October 12, 1944
	Peregory, Frank D.Frank D. Peregory*	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Grandcampe, France	01944-06-08 June 8, 1944
	Perez, Jr., ManuelManuel Perez, Jr.*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Fort William McKinley, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-13 February 13, 1945
—	Peters, George J.George J. Peters*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Fluren, Germany	01945-03-24 March 24, 1945
—	Peterson, GeorgeGeorge Peterson*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Eisern, Germany	01945-03-30 March 30, 1945
	Peterson, Oscar V.Oscar V. Peterson*	Navy	Chief Watertender	USS Neosho, Battle of the Coral Sea	01942-05-07 May 7, 1942
	Petrarca, Frank J.Frank J. Petrarca*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Horseshoe Hill, New Georgia, Solomon Islands	01943-07-27 July 27, 1943
—	Pharris, Jackson C.Jackson C. Pharris	Navy	Gunner	Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Phelps, WesleyWesley Phelps*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Battle of Peleliu, Palau Islands	01944-10-04 October 4, 1944
	Phillips, GeorgeGeorge Phillips*	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-14 March 14, 1945
	Pierce, Francis J.Francis J. Pierce	Navy	Pharmacist's Mate First Class	Iwo Jima	01945-03-15 March 15, 1945 – 01945-03-16 March 16, 1945
	Pinder, Jr., John J.John J. Pinder, Jr.*	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	near Colleville-sur-Mer, France	01944-06-06 June 6, 1944
	Pope, Everett P.Everett P. Pope	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	Peleliu Island, Palau group	01944-09-19 September 19, 1944 – 01944-09-20 September 20, 1944
	Power, John V.John V. Power*	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands	01944-02-01 February 1, 1944
	Powers, John J.John J. Powers*	Navy	Lieutenant	over the Coral Sea and adjacent waters	01942-05-04 May 4, 1942 – 01942-05-08 May 8, 1942
—	Powers, Leo J.Leo J. Powers	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	northwest of Cassino, Italy	01944-02-03 February 3, 1944
	Preston, Arthur M.Arthur M. Preston	Navy	Lieutenant	Wasile Bay, Halmahera Island	01944-09-16 September 16, 1944
—	Prussman, Ernest W.Ernest W. Prussman*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Les Coates, Brittany, France	01944-09-08 September 8, 1944
—	Pucket, Donald D.Donald D. Pucket*	Army Air Forces	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Ploesti Raid, Romania	01944-07-09 July 9, 1944

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Ramage, Lawson P.Lawson P. Ramage	Navy	Commander	USS Parche, south of Taiwan	01944-07-31 July 31, 1944	Sunk enemy ships in gallant action.
—	Ray, Bernard J.Bernard J. Ray*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Hurtgen Forest near Schevenhütte, Germany	01944-11-17 November 17, 1944
—	Reese, James W.James W. Reese*	Army	E-01 !Private	Mt. Vassillio, Sicily	01943-08-05 August 5, 1943	Sent mortars into enemy position in the line of fire so that his comrades can get across the hill. Shot down after the mortars were finally used up.
—	Reese, Jr., John N.John N. Reese, Jr.*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Paco Railroad Station, Manila, Philippine Islands	01945-02-09 February 9, 1945
	Reeves, Thomas J.Thomas J. Reeves*	Navy	Chief Radioman	USS California, Pearl Harbor	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941	Died on the USS California.
	Ricketts, Milton E.Milton E. Ricketts*	Navy	Lieutenant	USS Yorktown, Battle of the Coral Sea	01942-05-08 May 8, 1942
—	Riordan, Paul F.Paul F. Riordan*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Cassino, Italy	01944-02-03 February 3, 1944 – 01944-02-08 February 8, 1944
	Rivers, RubenRuben Rivers*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	toward Guebling, France	01944-11-15 November 15, 1944 – 01944-11-19 November 19, 1944
—	Roan, Charles H.Charles H. Roan*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Peleliu, Palau Islands	01944-09-18 September 18, 1944
—	Robinson, Jr., James E.James E. Robinson, Jr.*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Untergriesheim, Germany	01945-04-06 April 6, 1945
	Rodriguez, Cleto L.Cleto L. Rodriguez	Army	E-01 !Private	Paco Railroad Station, Manila, Philippine Islands	01945-02-09 February 9, 1945
—	Roeder, Robert E.Robert E. Roeder*	Army	O-03 !Captain	Mt. Battaglia, Italy	01944-09-27 September 27, 1944 – 01944-09-28 September 28, 1944
	Rooks, Albert H.Albert H. Rooks*	Navy	O-03 !Captain	USS Houston	01942-02-04 February 4, 1942 – 01942-02-27 February 27, 1942	Commanded USS Houston during early days of war. Led during Battle of Java Sea. Killed in action while attempting to lead Houston and HMAS Perth to safety in Sunda Strait.
	Roosevelt, Jr., TheodoreTheodore Roosevelt, Jr.*	Army	Brigadier General	Utah Beach, Normandy invasion	01944-06-06 June 6, 1944	With his father, Theodore Roosevelt, became second father and son pair to both receive the Medal of Honor. Died of a heart attack before he could receive the award.
	Ross, Donald K.Donald K. Ross	Navy	Machinist	Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Ross, Wilburn K.Wilburn K. Ross	Army	E-01 !Private	near St. Jacques, France	01944-10-30 October 30, 1944
	Rouh, Carlton R.Carlton R. Rouh	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Peleliu Island, Palau group	01944-09-15 September 15, 1944
—	Rudolph, Donald E.Donald E. Rudolph	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	Munoz, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-05 February 5, 1945	For destroying 8 pillboxes, a trench and a tank while under fire.
	Ruhl, Donald J.Donald J. Ruhl*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-19 February 19, 1945 – 01945-02-21 February 21, 1945
	Ruiz, Alejandro R.Alejandro R. Ruiz	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-04-28 April 28, 1945

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
—	Sadowski, Joseph J.Joseph J. Sadowski*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Valhey, France	01944-09-14 September 14, 1944
	Sakato, George T.George T. Sakato	Army	E-01 !Private	Hill 617, near Biffontaine, France	01944-10-29 October 29, 1944
75px	Salomon, Benjamin L.Benjamin L. Salomon*	Army	O-03 !Captain	Saipan, Marianas Islands	01944-07-07 July 7, 1944
—	Sarnoski, Joseph R.Joseph R. Sarnoski*	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	over Buka area, Solomon Islands	01943-06-16 June 16, 1943
—	Sayers, Foster J.Foster J. Sayers*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Thionville, France	01944-11-12 November 12, 1944
—	Schaefer, Joseph E.Joseph E. Schaefer	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Stolberg, Germany	01944-09-24 September 24, 1944
—	Schauer, HenryHenry Schauer	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy	01944-05-23 May 23, 1944 – 01944-05-24 May 24, 1944
—	Schonland, Herbert E.Herbert E. Schonland	Navy	Commander	Savo Island	01943-11-12 November 12, 1943 – 01943-11-13 November 13, 1943	Took command of USS San Francisco after captain had been killed, fought ship and led her to safety.
	Schwab, Albert E.Albert E. Schwab*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-07 May 7, 1945
	Scott, NormanNorman Scott*	Navy	Rear Admiral	off Savo Island	01942-10-11 October 11, 1942 – 01942-10-12 October 12, 1942 and 01942-11-12 November 12, 1942 – 01942-11-13 November 13, 1942
	Scott, Robert R.Robert R. Scott*	Navy	Machinist's Mate First Class	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Scott, Robert S.Robert S. Scott	Army	Lieutenant	near Munda Air Strip, New Georgia, Solomon Islands	01943-07-29 July 29, 1943	For single-handedly defeating a Japanese patrol.
—	Shea, Charles W.Charles W. Shea	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	near Mount Damiano, Italy	01944-05-12 May 12, 1944
—	Sheridan, Carl V.Carl V. Sheridan*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Frenzenberg Castle, Weisweiler, Germany	01944-11-26 November 26, 1944
	Shockley, William R.William R. Shockley*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-03-31 March 31, 1945
	Shomo, William A.William A. Shomo	Army Air Forces	Major	over Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-01-11 January 11, 1945	7 victories in one action
—	Shoup, Curtis F.Curtis F. Shoup*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Tillet, Belgium	01945-01-07 January 7, 1945
	Shoup, David M.David M. Shoup	Marine Corps	Colonel	Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands	01943-11-20 November 20, 1943 – 01943-11-22 November 22, 1943	Wrote battle plan for Tarawa assault, directed assault from trench on Betio beach as first waves came ashore.Twenty-second Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (January 1, 1960–December 31, 1963)
	Sigler, Franklin E.Franklin E. Sigler	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-14 March 14, 1945
—	Silk, Edward A.Edward A. Silk	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near St. Pravel, France	01944-11-23 November 23, 1944
—	Sjogren, John C.John C. Sjogren	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near San Jose Hacienda, Negros, Philippine Islands	01945-05-23 May 23, 1945
	Skaggs, Jr., LutherLuther Skaggs, Jr.	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Asan-Adelup beachhead, Guam, Marianas Islands	01944-07-21 July 21, 1944 – 01944-07-22 July 22, 1944
—	Slaton, James D.James D. Slaton	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Oliveto, Italy	01943-09-23 September 23, 1943
—	Smith, Furman L.Furman L. Smith*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Lanuvio, Italy	01944-05-31 May 31, 1944
	Smith, John L.John L. Smith	Marine Corps	Major	Solomon Islands area	01942-08 August 1942 – 01942-09 September 1942
	Smith, Maynard H.Maynard H. Smith	Army Air Forces	E-05 !Sergeant	over Germany	01943-05-01 May 1, 1943
	Soderman, William A.William A. Soderman	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Rocherath, Belgium	01944-12-17 December 17, 1944
	Sorenson, Richard K.Richard K. Sorenson	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll Marshall Islands	01944-02-01 February 1, 1944 – 01944-02-02 February 2, 1944
—	Specker, Joe C.Joe C. Specker*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Mount Porchia, Italy	01944-01-07 January 7, 1944
—	Spurrier, Junior J.Junior J. Spurrier	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Achain, France	01944-11-13 November 13, 1944
—	Squires, John C.John C. Squires*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Padiglione, Italy	01944-04-23 April 23, 1944 – 01944-04-24 April 24, 1944
	Stein, TonyTony Stein*	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-19 February 19, 1945	First Medal of Honor of Iwo Jima
—	Street, III, George L.George L. Street, III	Navy	Lieutenant Commander	harbor of Quelpart Island, off the coast of Korea	01945-04-14 April 14, 1945	For torpedoing three enemy ships while captain of USS Triante.
—	Stryker, Stuart S.Stuart S. Stryker*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Wesel, Germany	01945-03-24 March 24, 1945
	Swett, James E.James E. Swett	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Solomon Islands area	01943-04-07 April 7, 1943

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Tanouye, Ted T.Ted T. Tanouye*	Army	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	near Molino A Ventoabbto, Italy	01944-07-07 July 7, 1944
—	Terry, Seymour W.Seymour W. Terry*	Army	O-03 !Captain	Zebra Hill, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands	01945-05-11 May 11, 1945
	Thomas, Charles L.Charles L. Thomas*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Climbach, France	01944-12-14 December 14, 1944
	Thomas, Herbert J.Herbert J. Thomas*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Koromokina River, Bougainville Islands, Solomon Islands	01943-11-07 November 7, 1943
—	Thomas, William H.William H. Thomas*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Zambales Mountains, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-04-22 April 22, 1945
	Thomason, Clyde A.Clyde A. Thomason*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Island of Makin	01942-08-17 August 17, 1942 – 01942-08-18 August 18, 1942
—	Thompson, MaxMax Thompson	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Haaren, Germany	01944-10-18 October 18, 1944
—	Thorne, Horace M.Horace M. Thorne*	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Grufflingen, Belgium	01944-12-21 December 21, 1944
—	Thorson, John F.John F. Thorson*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Dagami, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-10-28 October 28, 1944
	Timmerman, Grant F.Grant F. Timmerman*	Marine Corps	E-05 !Sergeant	Saipan, Marianas Islands	01944-07-08 July 8, 1944
	Tomich, PeterPeter Tomich*	Navy	Chief Watertender	USS Utah (BB-31), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
—	Tominac, John J.John J. Tominac	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Saulx de Vesoul, France	01944-09-12 September 12, 1944
—	Towle, John R.John R. Towle*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Oosterhout, Holland	01944-09-21 September 21, 1944
—	Treadwell, Jack L.Jack L. Treadwell	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Nieder-Wurzbach, Germany	01945-03-18 March 18, 1945
—	Truemper, Walter E.Walter E. Truemper*	Army Air Forces	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	over Europe	01944-02-20 February 20, 1944
—	Turner, Day G.Day G. Turner*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	Dahl, Luxembourg	01945-01-08 January 8, 1945
—	Turner, George B.George B. Turner	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Philippsbourg, France	01945-01-03 January 3, 1945 – 01945-01-04 January 4, 1945

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Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Urban, MattMatt Urban	Army	O-03 !Captain	Renouf, France	01944-06-14 June 14, 1944 – 01944-09-03 September 3, 1944	For bravery as a company commander during combat operations.

[edit] V

      This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Valdez, Jose F.Jose F. Valdez*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Rosenkrantz, France	01945-01-25 January 25, 1945
—	Van Noy, JuniorJunior Van Noy*	Army	E-01 !Private	near Finschafen, New Guinea	01943-10-17 October 17, 1943
	Van Valkenburgh, FranklinFranklin Van Valkenburgh*	Navy	O-03 !Captain	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941	Commanding officer of the USS Arizona.
—	Van Voorhis, Bruce A.Bruce A. Van Voorhis*	Navy	Lieutenant Commander	Greenwich Island, battle of the Solomon Islands	01943-07-06 July 6, 1943
	Vance, Jr., Leon R.Leon R. Vance, Jr.*	Army Air Forces	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	over Wimereaux, France	01944-06-05 June 5, 1944	Died in unrelated air crash before receiving his Medal.
	Vandegrift, Alexander A.Alexander A. Vandegrift	Marine Corps	Major General	Battle of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands	01942-08-07 August 7, 1942 – 01942-12-09 December 9, 1942	Later became the 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
—	Viale, Robert M.Robert M. Viale*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-02-05 February 5, 1945
	Villegas, Ysmael R.Ysmael R. Villegas*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-03-20 March 20, 1945
—	Vlug, Dirk J.Dirk J. Vlug	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Limon, Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-12-15 December 15, 1944
	Vosler, Forrest L.Forrest L. Vosler	Army Air Forces	E-07 !Technical Sergeant	over Bremen, Germany	01943-12-20 December 20, 1943

[edit] W

      This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Wahlen, George E.George E. Wahlen	Navy	Pharmacist's Mate Second Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands group	01945-03-03 March 3, 1945
	Wai, Francis B.Francis B. Wai*	Army	O-03 !Captain	Leyte, Philippine Islands	01944-10-20 October 20, 1944	Deliberately exposed himself to fire from Japanese pillboxes and led men on the beachhead. Was killed in assault on last pillbox.
	Wainwright, IV, Jonathan M.Jonathan M. Wainwright, IV	Army	Lieutenant General	Philippine Islands	01942-03-12 March 12, 1942 – 01942-05-07 May 7, 1942
	Walker, Kenneth N.Kenneth N. Walker*	Army Air Forces	Brigadier General	Rabaul, New Britain	01943-01-05 January 5, 1943	For Conspicuous Leadership above and beyond the call of Duty
—	Wallace, Herman C.Herman C. Wallace*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	near Prümzurlay, Germany	01945-02-27 February 27, 1945
	Walsh, Kenneth A.Kenneth A. Walsh	Marine Corps	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Solomon Islands area	01943-08-15 August 15, 1943 and 01943-08-30 August 30, 1943
	Walsh, William G.William G. Walsh*	Marine Corps	E-07 !Gunnery Sergeant	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-27 February 27, 1945
	Ward, James R.James R. Ward*	Navy	Seaman First Class	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941
	Ware, Keith L.Keith L. Ware	Army	O-05 !Lieutenant Colonel	near Sigolsheim, France	01944-12-26 December 26, 1944
—	Warner, Henry F.Henry F. Warner*	Army	E-04 !Corporal	near Dom Butgenbach, Belgium	01944-12-20 December 20, 1944 – 01944-12-21 December 21, 1944
	Watson, GeorgeGeorge Watson*	Army	E-01 !Private	at sea near New Guinea	01943-03-08 March 8, 1943
	Watson, Wilson D.Wilson D. Watson	Marine Corps	E-01 !Private	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-26 February 26, 1945 – 01945-02-27 February 27, 1945
—	Waugh, Robert T.Robert T. Waugh*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Tremensucli, Italy	01944-05-11 May 11, 1944 – 01944-05-14 May 14, 1944
—	Waybur, David C.David C. Waybur	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Agrigento, Sicily	01943-07-17 July 17, 1943
—	Weicht, Ellis R.Ellis R. Weicht*	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	St. Hippolyte, France	01944-12-03 December 3, 1944
—	Wetzel, Walter C.Walter C. Wetzel*	Army	E-02 !Private First Class	Birken, Germany	01945-04-03 April 3, 1945
—	Whiteley, Eli L.Eli L. Whiteley	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	Sigolsheim, France	01944-12-27 December 27, 1944
—	Whittington, Hulon B.Hulon B. Whittington	Army	E-05 !Sergeant	near Grimesnil, France	01944-07-29 July 29, 1944
—	Wiedorfer, Paul J.Paul J. Wiedorfer	Army	E-01 !Private	near, Chaumont, Belgium	01944-12-25 December 25, 1944
—	Wigle, Thomas W.Thomas W. Wigle*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Monte Frassino, Italy	01944-09-14 September 14, 1944
—	Wilbur, William H.William H. Wilbur	Army	Colonel	Fedala, North Africa	01942-11-08 November 8, 1942
—	Wilkin, Edward G.Edward G. Wilkin*	Army	E-04 !Corporal	Siegfried Line in Germany	01945-03-18 March 18, 1945
—	Wilkins, Raymond H.Raymond H. Wilkins*	Army Air Forces	Major	near Rabaul, New Britain	01943-11-02 November 2, 1943
—	Will, Walter J.Walter J. Will*	Army	O-02 !First Lieutenant	near Eisern, Germany	01945-03-30 March 30, 1945
	Williams, Hershel W.Hershel W. Williams	Marine Corps	E-04 !Corporal	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-23 February 23, 1945
	Williams, JackJack Williams*	Navy	Pharmacist's Mate Third Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-03-03 March 3, 1945
	Willis, John H.John H. Willis*	Navy	Pharmacist's Mate First Class	Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands	01945-02-28 February 28, 1945
	Wilson, Alfred L.Alfred L. Wilson*	Army	E-03 !Technician Fifth Grade	near Bezange la Petite, France	01944-11-08 November 8, 1944
	Wilson, Jr., Louis H.Louis H. Wilson, Jr.	Marine Corps	O-03 !Captain	Fonte Hill, Guam	01944-07-25 July 25, 1944 – 01944-07-26 July 26, 1944	Later Became Commandant of the Marine Corps
	Wilson, Robert L.Robert L. Wilson*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Tinian Island, Marianas Group	01944-08-03 August 3, 1944
	Wise, Homer L.Homer L. Wise	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	Magliano, Italy	01944-06-14 June 14, 1944
	Witek, Frank P.Frank P. Witek*	Marine Corps	E-02 !Private First Class	Battle of Finegayen, Guam, Marianas	01944-08-03 August 3, 1944
—	Woodford, Howard E.Howard E. Woodford*	Army	E-06 !Staff Sergeant	near Tabio, Luzon, Philippine Islands	01945-06-06 June 6, 1945

[edit] Y

      This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Young, CassinCassin Young	Navy	Commander	USS Vestal, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii	01941-12-07 December 7, 1941	Moved his ship, the USS Vestal, away from the battleship USS Arizona, and subsequently beached it upon determining that such action was required to save his ship.
	Young, Rodger W.Rodger W. Young*	Army	E-01 !Private	New Georgia, Solomon Islands	01943-07-31 July 31, 1943	After being pinned by enemy fire for a long time, he single-handedly attacked and destroyed an enemy machine-gun pillbox, although he died of his injuries right afterwards. His actions helped the rest of the unit return to base without taking anymore casualties.

[edit] Z

      This along with the *, indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Image	Name	Service	Rank	Place of action	Date of action	Notes
	Zeamer, Jr., JayJay Zeamer, Jr.	Army Air Forces	O-03 !Captain	over Buka area, Solomon Islands	01943-06-16 June 16, 1943	Volunteered as pilot of a bomber on an important photographic mapping mission covering the formidably defended area in the vicinity of Buka, Solomon Islands
—	Zussman, RaymondRaymond Zussman*	Army	O-01 !Second Lieutenant	Noroy le Bourg, France	01944-09-12 September 12, 1944	In lead of a tank killed 18 enemy soldiers and captured 92

• N.B. An asterisk in the citation indicates that the award was given posthumously.

[edit] See also

• The Unknown American Soldier from World War II

[edit] Notes

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.

[edit] References

• "Who's Who list of Marines". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who.htm. Retrieved July 24, 2008. 
• "Medal of Honor recipients". World War II (A - F). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/wwII-a-f.html. Retrieved June 8, 2009. 
• "Medal of Honor recipients". World War II (G - L). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/wwII-g-l.html. Retrieved June 8, 2009. 
• "Medal of Honor recipients". World War II (M - S). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/wwII-m-s.html. Retrieved June 8, 2009. 
• "Medal of Honor recipients". World War II (T - Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/wwII-t-z.html. Retrieved June 8, 2009. 
• "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor statistics. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohstats.html. Retrieved June 8, 2009. 

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