- the Congressional Medal of Honor
- UK [kənˌɡreʃ(ə)n(ə)l ˌmed(ə)l əv ˈɒnə(r)] / US [kənˌɡreʃ(ə)nəl ˌmed(ə)l əv ˈɑnər]
the most important military honour in the US, given to soldiers who have been extremely brave
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the Congressional Medal of Honor
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(the) Congressional Medal of Honor — the Congressional Medal of Honor UK [kənˌɡreʃ(ə)n(ə)l ˌmed(ə)l əv ˈɒnə(r)] US [kənˌɡreʃ(ə)nəl ˌmed(ə)l əv ˈɑnər] the most important military honour in the US, given to soldiers who have been extremely brave… … Useful english dictionary
Congressional Medal of Honor — Die Medal of Honor der US Army Die Medal of Honor (dt. Ehrenmedaille) ist eine sternförmige Medaille und die höchste Auszeichnung der amerikanischen Streitkräfte für herausragende Tapferkeit im Kampfeinsatz. Da das Ehrenzeichen vom Präsidenten… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Congressional Medal of Honor — Congressional Med|al of Hon|or, the also the Medal of Honor a special ↑medal given to members of the US armed forces who have performed acts of very great bravery. It is the highest military honour in the US … Dictionary of contemporary English
Congressional Medal of Honor — for the highest U.S. military honor, is not strictly correct. It is awarded by Congress, but its correct title is simply the Medal of Honor … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Congressional Medal of Honor — noun the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action above and beyond the call of duty • Syn: ↑Medal of Honor • Hypernyms: ↑decoration, ↑laurel wreath, ↑medal, ↑medallion, ↑palm, ↑ribbon … Useful english dictionary
Congressional Medal of Honor — (also the Medal of Honor) the highest military award in the US. It was established in 1862 and is given by the US Congress for special personal courage. A total of 125 were given in World War I, 433 in World War II, 131 in the Korean War and 239… … Universalium
Congressional Medal of Honor, the — Con|gres|sion|al Med|al of Hon|or, the [ kən,greʃnəl ,medl əv anər ] the most important military honor in the U.S., given to soldiers who have been extremely brave … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Medal of Honor Memorial (Indianapolis) — Medal of Honor Memorial, May 2007 The Medal of Honor Memorial is a monument located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It is dedicated in honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor, the United States military s highest award for valor. The… … Wikipedia
Medal of Honor Memorial — The Medal of Honor Memorial is a monument located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It is dedicated in honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor, the United States military s highest award for valor. The memorial was unveiled May 28, 1999,… … Wikipedia
Medal of Honor — For other uses, see Medal of Honor (disambiguation). Medal of Honor From left to right, the Army, Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard, and Air Force medals Awarded by the President in the … Wikipedia
