List of living Medal of Honor recipients

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President Barack Obama meets with recipients at the National Medal of Honor Day ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns on March 25, 2009

There are currently 67 living recipients of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. [1] The Medal of Honor is bestowed upon a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States." [2]

Contents

Of the 67 living recipients, one earned his Medal of Honor in World War II, four in the Korean War, 47 in the Vietnam War, 13 in the War in Afghanistan, one in the War in Iraq and one in Operation Inherent Resolve. One earned his medal while serving in the U.S. Air Force, 46 in the U.S. Army, 12 in the U.S. Marine Corps, and eight in the U.S. Navy. The oldest recipient is Hershel Williams, aged 97, whereas the youngest is Kyle Carpenter, aged 31. Three medal holders are still on active duty in the U.S. military, soldiers William D. Swenson, Thomas Payne and Matthew O. Williams of the U.S. Army. Among the living recipients are former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey and three retired generals: Patrick Henry Brady and Robert F. Foley of the Army and James E. Livingston of the Marine Corps.

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to these requirements, it has frequently been presented posthumously. [3]

World War II

During World War II, 464 United States military personnel received the Medal of Honor. Additionally, the only Medal of Honor ever presented to a member of the United States Coast Guard was received for actions during this war. [4]

ImageNameBranchBirth date and ageReference
Hershel Williams speaking 2010 crop.jpg Hershel W. Williams Marine Corps (1923-10-02) October 2, 1923 (age 97) [5]

Korean War

During the Korean War, 146 Medals of Honor were presented for bravery in action. As of 2021, four recipients were still living. [6]

ImageNameBranchBirth date and ageReference
Duane Dewey 2004.jpg Duane E. Dewey Marine Corps (1931-11-16) November 16, 1931 (age 89) [7]
Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura (6007355).jpg Hiroshi H. Miyamura Army (1925-10-06) October 6, 1925 (age 95) [8]
PUCKETT.gif Ralph Puckett Army (1926-12-08) December 8, 1926 (age 94) [9]
Robert Simanek 2010.jpg Robert E. Simanek Marine Corps (1930-04-26) April 26, 1930 (age 91) [10]

Vietnam War

During the Vietnam War and in the following twelve months, 235 Medals of Honor were awarded and since 1978 a further 26 awards have been presented. Of the total of 261 awards, 174 were to the US Army, 15 to the US Navy, 58 to the USMC and 14 to the USAF. [11]

ImageNameBranchBirth date and ageReference
JBaca.jpg John Baca Army (1949-01-10) January 10, 1949 (age 72) [12]
Donald E Ballard.jpg Donald E. Ballard Navy (1945-12-05) December 5, 1945 (age 75) [13]
H.C. "Barney" Barnum Jr. at the Medal of Honor Flag ceremony for Michael Murphy .jpg Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. Marine Corps (1940-07-21) July 21, 1940 (age 81) [14]
Gary B Beikirch.jpg Gary B. Beikirch Army (1947-08-29) August 29, 1947 (age 74) [15]
Patrick Brady.JPEG Patrick Henry Brady Army (1936-10-01) October 1, 1936 (age 84) [16]
Paul Bucha 2011.jpg Paul Bucha Army (1943-08-01) August 1, 1943 (age 78) [17]
John L. Canley.jpg John Canley Marine Corps (1938-02-01) February 1, 1938 (age 83)
Bruce Crandall 2012.JPG Bruce P. Crandall Army (1933-02-17) February 17, 1933 (age 88) [14]
Sammy Davis speaking 2009 crop.jpg Sammy L. Davis Army (1946-11-01) November 1, 1946 (age 74) [18]
Drew Dix 2010.jpg Drew Dennis Dix Army (1944-12-14) December 14, 1944 (age 76) [8]
Maj Roger Donlon.jpg Roger Donlon Army (1934-01-30) January 30, 1934 (age 87) [19]
Frederick E Ferguson MOH.jpg Frederick Edgar Ferguson Army (1939-08-18) August 18, 1939 (age 82) [20]
MichaelJFitzmauricePortrait.jpg Michael John Fitzmaurice Army (1950-03-09) March 9, 1950 (age 71) [21]
James P Fleming.jpg James P. Fleming Air Force (1943-03-12) March 12, 1943 (age 78) [16]
Robert F Foley portrait 1996.JPEG Robert F. Foley Army (1941-05-30) May 30, 1941 (age 80)
Harold A. Fritz portrait.jpg Harold A. Fritz Army (1944-02-21) February 21, 1944 (age 77) [18]
Frank a Herda.jpg Frank A. Herda Army (1947-09-13) September 13, 1947 (age 73)
Robert Ingram crouching.jpg Robert R. Ingram Navy (1945-01-20) January 20, 1945 (age 76) [22]
JackHJacobs.jpg Jack H. Jacobs Army (1945-08-02) August 2, 1945 (age 76) [23]
Don J Jenkins 2010.jpg Don J. Jenkins Army (1948-04-18) April 18, 1948 (age 73) [5]
Thomas G Kelley 2011.jpg Thomas G. Kelley Navy (1939-05-13) May 13, 1939 (age 82) [24]
Allan J Kellogg Medal of Honor recipient.jpg Allan J. Kellogg Marine Corps (1943-10-01) October 1, 1943 (age 77) [25]
Bob Kerrey at Hacking Education event.jpg Bob Kerrey Navy (1943-08-27) August 27, 1943 (age 78) [8]
Peter C Lemon.jpg Peter C. Lemon Army (1950-06-05) June 5, 1950 (age 71) [26]
Littrell GaryL MOH.jpg Gary L. Littrell Army (1944-10-26) October 26, 1944 (age 76) [27]
Livingston JE.jpg James E. Livingston Marine Corps (1940-01-12) January 12, 1940 (age 81) [28]
Allen Lynch 1984.jpg Allen James Lynch Army (1945-10-28) October 28, 1945 (age 75) [18]
Walter Marm 2006.jpg Walter Joseph Marm, Jr. Army (1941-11-20) November 20, 1941 (age 79) [29]
James C. McCloughan.jpg James C. McCloughan Army (1946-04-30) April 30, 1946 (age 75) [30]
Robert Modrzejewski 2011.jpg Robert J. Modrzejewski Marine Corps (1934-07-03) July 3, 1934 (age 87) [31]
MelvinMorris300.jpg Melvin Morris Army (1942-01-07) January 7, 1942 (age 79) [32]
Thomas Norris 2008.jpg Thomas R. Norris Navy (1944-01-14) January 14, 1944 (age 77) [16]
Robert O'Malley 2010.jpg Robert Emmett O'Malley Marine Corps (1943-06-03) June 3, 1943 (age 78) [10]
Robert Patterson 2012.JPG Robert Martin Patterson Army (1948-04-16) April 16, 1948 (age 73) [33]
Alfred Rascon 2010.jpg Alfred V. Rascon Army (1945-09-10) September 10, 1945 (age 76) [8]
Ronald Eric Ray.jpg Ronald E. Ray Army (1941-12-07) December 7, 1941 (age 79) [34]
Moh roberts.JPG Gordon Ray Roberts Army (1950-06-14) June 14, 1950 (age 71)
JoseRodela300.jpg Jose Rodela Army (1937-06-15) June 15, 1937 (age 84) [35]
2nd Lieutenant Gary M. Rose.jpg Gary M. Rose Army (1947-10-17) October 17, 1947 (age 73) [36]
Clarence Sasser speaking 2010.jpg Clarence Sasser Army (1947-09-12) September 12, 1947 (age 74) [37]
MOH-Sprayberry.jpg James M. Sprayberry Army (1947-04-24) April 24, 1947 (age 74) [38]
Kenneth Stumpf 2013.jpg Kenneth E. Stumpf Army (1944-09-28) September 28, 1944 (age 76) [39]
James Allen Taylor Army (1937-12-31) December 31, 1937 (age 83) [40]
Brian Thacker 2008.jpg Brian Thacker Army (1945-04-25) April 25, 1945 (age 76) [10]
MichaelEThornton.jpg Michael E. Thornton Navy (1949-03-23) March 23, 1949 (age 72) [8]
Vargas USMC MOH.jpg Jay R. Vargas Marine Corps (1938-07-29) July 29, 1938 (age 83) [31] [41]
Brady, Packett, and Wetzel.jpg Gary Wetzel Army (1947-09-29) September 29, 1947 (age 73) [42]

War in Afghanistan

The War in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001 and was the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism. The war was launched by the United States, the United Kingdom, and NATO allies in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks. The stated purpose of the invasion was to capture Osama bin Laden, destroy al-Qaeda, and remove the Taliban regime which had provided support and safe harbor to al-Qaeda. [43] Since 2001, 18 U.S. servicemen have received the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan, four of them posthumously.

ImageNameBranchBirth date and ageReference
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward C. Byers, Jr., poses for his official portrait. (25302793012).jpg Edward Byers Navy (1979-08-04) August 4, 1979 (age 42)
140618-M-LI307-0155.jpg Kyle Carpenter Marine Corps (1989-10-17) October 17, 1989 (age 31)
Ty Carter portrait.jpg Ty Carter Army (1980-01-25) January 25, 1980 (age 41) [44]
Salvatore Giunta portrait.jpg Salvatore Giunta Army (1985-01-21) January 21, 1985 (age 36) [45]
Florent Groberg awarded-Medal-of-Honor-(cropped).jpg Florent Groberg Army (1983-05-08) May 8, 1983 (age 38) [46]
Dakota L. Meyer.JPG Dakota Meyer Marine Corps (1988-06-26) June 26, 1988 (age 33) [47]
Leroy A Petry.jpg Leroy Petry Army (1979-07-29) July 29, 1979 (age 42) [48]
Ryan Pitts portrait.jpg Ryan M. Pitts Army (1985-10-01) October 1, 1985 (age 35) [49]
Clinton Romesha portrait.jpg Clinton Romesha Army (1981-08-17) August 17, 1981 (age 40) [50]
Britt Slabinski portrait.jpg Britt K. Slabinski Navy (1969-12-01) December 1, 1969 (age 51) [51]
WilliamSwensonMOHspeech20131015.jpg William D. Swenson Army (1978-11-02) November 2, 1978 (age 42) [52]
Kyle White.jpg Kyle J. White Army (1987-03-27) March 27, 1987 (age 34) [53]
Matthew O. Williams official portrait.jpg Matthew O. Williams Army (1981-10-03) October 3, 1981 (age 39) [54]

Iraq War

Six Iraq War veterans have received the Medal of Honor, five of them posthumously.

ImageNameBranchBirth date and ageReference
David G. Bellavia (2).jpg David Bellavia Army (1975-11-10) November 10, 1975 (age 45) [55] [56]

Operation Inherent Resolve

One soldier has received the Medal of Honor during the fight against ISIL.

ImageNameBranchBirth date and ageReference
Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne.jpg Thomas Payne Army (1984-04-02) April 2, 1984 (age 37) [57] [58]

Recently deceased

Recipients who died within the last twelve months are listed below. [59]

ImageNameBranchConflictBirth dateDeath datePlace of deathRef.
Coolidge313645.tif Charles H. Coolidge Army World War II August 4, 1921April 6, 2021 Chattanooga, Tennessee [60]
Ernie West 2009.jpg Ernest E. West Army Korean War September 2, 1931May 1, 2021 Huntington, West Virginia [61] [62]
Charles Chris Hagemeister.jpg Charles C. Hagemeister Army Vietnam War August 21, 1946May 19, 2021 Leavenworth, Kansas [63]

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