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.
| Conflicts | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Civil War | 1522 |
| Indian Campaigns | 426 |
| Korea 1871 | 15 |
| Spanish American | 110 |
| Samoa | 4 |
| Philippine Insurrection | 80 |
| Philippine Outlaws | 6 |
| Boxer Rebellion | 59 |
| Mexican Campaign | 56 |
| Haiti | 6 |
| Dominican Republic | 3 |
| World War I | 124 |
| Haiti 1919-1920 | 2 |
| Nicaraguan Campaign | 2 |
| World War II | 464 |
| Korean War | 133 |
| Vietnam | 246 |
| Somalia | 2 |
| Operation Iraqi Freedom | 4 |
| Operation Enduring Freedom | 6 |
| Operation Inherent Resolve | 6 |
| Non-Combat | 193 |
| Unknowns | 9 |
| DOD Service Branches | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Army | 2404 |
| Navy | 746 |
| Marine Corps | 297 |
| Air Force | 17 |
| Coast Guard | 1 |
| Medals Awarded | 3465 |
| Medals Awarded Posthumously | 618 |