Medal of Honor Monument

The Medal of Honor is the country's highest military honor, and United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipients are remembered for sacrifices and accomplishments that helped make the country free through unselfish acts. Their courage and bravery came at a high personal price and helped force the ideas of democracy. The recipients listed served in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, with actions recognized in places including France, Romania, the Southwest Pacific, the South China Sea, Belgium, New Guinea, French Morocco, Japan, Germany, Italy, Luzon, New Britain, the Solomon Islands, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam; two were recognized for conspicuous gallantry while prisoners of war.

Eielson AFB, Alaska · United States