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Army Medal of Honor (1945-2000)
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Criteria
The Medal of Honor is awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life, above and beyond the call of duty. This gallantry must be performed either while engaged in action ag... The Medal of Honor is awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one's life, above and beyond the call of duty. This gallantry must be performed either while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or, while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. MoreHide
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Comments
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) Hugh Patterson Boon, United States Army, for extraordinary ... The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) Hugh Patterson Boon, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag. MoreHide
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