decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during an expedition on the Yazoo River. Born in 1840 in Dundee, Scotland, Robinson moved to the United...
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politician in Ontario Charles Robinson (Medal of Honor) (1840–1896), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Charles Robinson (RAF airman) (1897–1961)...
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The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines...
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year. Six authors have won two Newbery Medals each, several have won both a Medal and Honor, while a larger number of authors have won multiple Honors, with...
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during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg. At the onset of the Civil War, Robinson joined with the...
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Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and...
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World War I. Robinson. ISBN 978-1-84119-470-7. "A Brief History — The Medal of Honor". Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Department of Defense. August...
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Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor arose immediately after World War I, as the US Navy decided to recognize via the Medal of Honor two manners of heroism, one...
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This is a list of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II. The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military...
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American Civil War John Robinson (Medal of Honor) (1840–?), U.S. Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient John H. Robinson (Medal of Honor) (1846–1883), Irish...
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list of recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress. Congressional Silver Medal Congressional...
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(Brookside), and St. James (Goodwood). Charles Robinson (Medal of Honor) Murdoch, Beamish (1866). A History of Nova-Scotia, Or Acadie. Vol. II. Halifax:...
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The IEEE Medal of Honor is the highest recognition of the American Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It has been awarded since...
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Charles Stacey (January 22, 1843 – October 17, 1924) was a United States Army soldier who received a Medal of Honor for the heroism he displayed when...
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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...
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A Lavoisier Medal is an award named and given in honor of Antoine Lavoisier, considered by some to be a father of modern chemistry. At least three organizations...
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Medal. Upon the recommendation of NASA, the president may award an even higher honor to astronauts, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. The medal...
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most well known Nova Scotians to fight in the war effort are Charles Robinson (Medal of Honor), Joseph B. Noil, Robert Knox Sneden, Benjamin Jackson and...
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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...
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engineering pioneer Charles P. Steinmetz was the first recipient of the honor's silver medal. The award is administered on behalf of the foundation by the...
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earliest Medal of Honor recipient educated at the United States Military Academy was John Cleveland Robinson, a non-graduating member of the class of 1839...
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John R. Pierce (redirect from John Robinson Pierce)
control of noise in electron streams". He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1973. In 1975, he received the IEEE Medal of Honor for "his...
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his death in 1972, Robinson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his achievements on...
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Flying Cross and Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military award. He also earned the highest French order of merit, the Legion of Honor. His achievement...
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Charles A. Bessey (1848–1909) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor...
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Prior to 1963, the Medal of Honor could be awarded for actions not involving direct combat with "an enemy of the United States" or "opposing foreign force...
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Charlie Sifford (redirect from Charles Sifford)
Golf Course to Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course at Revolution Park. President Barack Obama awarded him the 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom. PGA Tour...
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James E. Croft, Medal of Honor recipient, Civil War Gerald L. Endl, Medal of Honor recipient, World War II Theodore W. Goldin, Medal of Honor recipient, American...
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National Medal of Arts is an award and title created by the United States Congress in 1984, for the purpose of honoring artists and patrons of the arts...
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"committed to honoring him as the Grand Marshal of the 2015 Rose Parade," making him the first posthumous grand marshal since Jackie Robinson in 1999. At...
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