How many Irish have won the Medal of Honor?
How many Irish have won the Medal of Honor?
Of the 3,464 Medals of Honor awarded as of September 17, 2009, an estimated 2,021 (58\%) have been awarded to Irish-American recipients, more than twice the number awarded any other ethnic group; 257 Irish-born Americans have received the Medal of Honor which represents more than half of foreign-born MOH recipients.
What is the highest award in Ireland?
It is the highest award of the military awards and decorations of Ireland….Military Medal for Gallantry.
| Military Medal For Gallantry An Bonn Míleata Calmachta | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Acts of exceptional bravery or gallantry during military service with risk to life and personal safety. |
| Presented by | Ireland |
Has a foreign soldier ever received the Medal of Honor?
Yes – following World War I, the U.S. Congress passed special legislation allowing the Medal of Honor to be presented to the Unknown Soldiers of some of the U.S.’s allies from that war. This is the only time members of a foreign country’s military have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
How many Irish died in Vietnam?
It’s known that 29 Irish people – 28 men and one woman – lost their lives in the war, including some serving with the Australian armed forces.
How many Irish are in Vietnam?
Over 26,000 Irish visitors travel to Vietnam each year, and we have a resident Irish community of over 1,000 who are particularly active in education and in business. While the numbers of Irish in Cambodia and Laos are smaller, the Irish expat population is growing.
Did Ireland have knights?
There was a group of Irish & Scots mercenaries that were Knights called Gallowglass who were used by various Kings in Ireland & Scotland as elite special forces during war times.
Did any Irish fight in Vietnam?
I hadn’t realised that so many Irishmen had actually fought in Vietnam. Though there are no official statistics, it is estimated that over 2,000 Irish wore an American uniform. At least 18 of them are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC as killed in action.