Statistics

These figures represent Medal of Honor recipients from each conflict and branch of the military.

These statistics come from the U.S. Army Center of Military History.

Medal of Honor Recipients by Conflict
ConflictsRecipients
Civil War1522
Indian Campaigns426
Korea 187115
Spanish American110
Samoa4
Philippine Insurrection80
Philippine Outlaws6
Boxer Rebellion59
Mexican Campaign56
Haiti6
Dominican Republic3
World War I124
Haiti 1919-19202
Nicaraguan Campaign2
World War II464
Korean War133
Vietnam246
Somalia2
Operation Iraqi Freedom4
Operation Enduring Freedom6
Operation Inherent Resolve6
Non-Combat193
Unknowns9
Medal of Honor Recipients by Military Branch
DOD Service BranchesRecipients
Army2404
Navy746
Marine Corps297
Air Force17
Coast Guard1
 
Medals Awarded3465
 
Medals Awarded Posthumously618