Medal of Honor (Korean War)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:award
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Medal_of_Honor_(Navy)
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Congressional_Medal_of_Honor_Society
gptkb:Disabled_American_Veterans
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkb:battle
Gallantry in action
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Bronze_Star_Medal
gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Cross
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gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:criteria Extraordinary heroism
Acts of valor
Risk of life
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of bravery
National pride
Inspiration for future generations
Military heritage
Honor for families
gptkbp:established gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:first_awarded 1950
1953
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Medal of Honor (Korean War)
gptkbp:impact Historical documentation
Public perception of military service
Military morale
Recognition of valor
Legacy of recipients
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:notable_for Heroic actions in combat
gptkbp:notable_recipients gptkb:David_H._Hackworth
gptkb:Charles_A._Mac_Gillivray
gptkb:John_Basilone
gptkb:William_J._Mc_Caffrey
gptkb:Hershel_W._Williams
Posthumous awards
gptkbp:opening_ceremony Formal presentation ceremony
gptkbp:presented_by gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:significance Highest military honor in the U. S.
gptkbp:type Military decoration