The Congressional Medal of Honor is our nation's highest and most coveted award. Since its inception in December of 1861, The Medal of Honor has been awarded to over 3,400 of Americas bravest Soldier's, Sailors, Airman, Marine's, and Coast Guardsmen. To win the Medal of Honor one must be involved in an actual conflict with an enemy, and distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their life above and beyond the call of duty. Unlike The Distinguished Service Cross, The Distinguished Service Medal, and The Silver Star, The Medal of Honor is the nation's only decoration awarded by the President in the name of Congress. Many Medal of Honor recipients made the ultimate sacrifice while earning this coveted medal and received their award posthumously. The Medal of Honor has a rich and proud history and has gone through several changes over the years. Sergeant Alvin C. York and Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez are two recipients of The Medal of Honor that stand out amongst, their peers and lived to tell about it....

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