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Medal of Honor Stories of Valor

Medal of Honor · Stories of Valor

Their stories came from every state.

Select a state to read the stories of its Medal of Honor recipients — ordinary Americans, from every corner of the country, who did extraordinary things. Use the filters below to see how valor is distributed across conflicts, eras, and branches.

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Showing 17 of 17 recipients across 14 states and territories

Interactive map of the contiguous United States, shaded by recipient count. Select a state to view its Medal of Honor recipients.
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Territories & Abroad

Recipients whose home of record was outside the contiguous 48 states — Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and those born abroad who served the United States.