Medal of Honor Recipients
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society says the following about the highest decoration a military service member can be presented:
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. And while over 150 years have passed since its inception, the meaning behind the Medal has never tarnished. Etched within are the very values that each Recipient displayed in the moments that mattered—bravery, courage, sacrifice, integrity. A deep love of country and a desire to always do what is right.
A distinguished award presented only to the deserving, the Medal tells a story of its own.
Twelve of these deserving service members are memorialized on the grounds of the US Naval Academy. The stories of their heroism and valor remind us of the reason many people still serve our country and are willing to stand up and defend the nation and her people. The Citations for their Awards and some biographical information can be found by clicking on their names. A very special thanks to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for providing the links.
Issac Campbell Kidd (1884 -1941) (Cenotaph)
