1. The Congressional Medal Of Honor The Medal of Honor, established by joint resolution of Congress, 12 July 1862 (amended by Act of 9 July 1918 and Act of 25 July 1963) is awarded in the name of Congress to a person who, while a member of the Armed Services, distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of The United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which The United States is not a belligerent party. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life. Incontestable proof of the performance of service is exacted and each recommendation for award of this decoration is considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.

2. Medal of Honor Project Each cadet, will present a three minute briefing on a U. S. Military Medal of Honor recipient. The cadet will provide the following information during the briefing: Recipient background. Why they received the medal. Read the Citation. Other information.

3. MEDAL OF HONOR PROJECT 1. CONDUCT RESEARCH ON ONE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT. 2. PRINTOUT THE CITIATION ON THIS INDIVIDUAL. 3. BE PREPARED TO READ THE CITIATION TO THE CLASS AND DISCUSS WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL (3 MINUTES). 4. TURN IN A WRITTEN/TYPED SUMMARY OF WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED CONCERNINGTHE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT YOU CHOSE.

4. AIR FORCE MOH

5. ARMY MOH

6. NAVY MOH

7. Congressional Medal of Honor - Hispanic Military Heroes 42 Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients

8. Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients Hispanic Americans have fought valiantly in every war in U.S. history. The Medal of Honor is the highest U.S. military distinction, awarded since the Civil War for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty." Forty-one men of Hispanic origin have earned it, including 21 who sacrificed their lives, and whose citations proudly end: "He gallantly gave his life for his country." Latinos are the largest single ethnic group, in proportion to the number who served, to earn this prestigious award.

9. Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Seaman John Ortega, US Navy CITATION:Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Spain. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Saratoga during actions of that vessel on 2 occasions. Carrying out his duties courageously during these actions, Ortega conducted himself gallantly through both periods. Promoted to acting master's mate.

10. Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Cpl. Joseph H. DeCastro (Birth: Nov. 14, 1844 - Death: May. 8, 1892)Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered service at:------. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 1 December 1864. CITATION: Capture of flag of 19th Virginia regiment (C.S.A.).Served in the Civil War as a Corporal in Company I, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during his regiment's attack and repulse of elements of Pickett's Charge on the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (July 3, 1863). His Medal was issued on December 1, 1864. He was one of seven 19th Massachusetts Infantry soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the War (the others being Major Edmund Rice, 2nd Lieutenant John G.B. Adams, Sergeant Daniel J. Murphy, Color Sergeant Benjamin F. Falls, Sergeant Benjamin H. Jellison and Private John H. Robinson).He was married to: Rosalia Rodriguez (her father from the Canary Islands, Spain )Battle of GettysburgMajor Edmund Rice2nd Lieutenant John G.B. AdamsSergeant Daniel J. MurphyColor Sergeant Benjamin F. FallsSergeant Benjamin H. JellisonPrivate John H. Robinson

11. World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Private David B. Barkeley, United States Army

12. World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Marcario Garcia, US Army

13. World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient S/Sgt. Rudy Davila, 7th Infantry

14. World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient U.S. Army S/Sgt. Lucian Adams

15. Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Joseph C. Rodriguez, US Army

16. Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Pfc. Eugene Arnold Obregon, USMC

17. Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient U. S. Army Spc4 Alfred Rascon

18. U.S. Army Sp4c. Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient John Baca

19. Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Warrant Officer Louis Richard Rocco