Sen. Charles E. Schumer penned a letter to the U.S. Army chief of staff on Tuesday, urging him to recommend Staff Sgt.

Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award a member of the U.S. military can receive. In this video, I explain what it takes to ...

Navy Chief Watertender Oscar Verner Peterson died while performing damage control on his ship during the Battle of the Coral ...

He was also the highest-ranking African American to receive the medal. Following his award, Rogers remained in the military and retired as a major general in 1984.

In 1900, Carney received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. Sgt. William Harvey Carney in an 1864 album of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Army) ...

Utah's Medal of Honor holders. Navy Capt. Mervyn Bennion was born in Vernon, Utah Territory, in 1887.