Did John F Kennedy get the Medal of Honor?
Did John F Kennedy get the Medal of Honor?
Lieutenant John F. Kennedy receives one of the Navy’s highest honor for gallantry for his heroic actions as the commanding officer of a motor torpedo boat during World War II on June 12, 1944. The future president also received a Purple Heart for wounds received during battle.
Which US president was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor for his heroism while serving in the military?
These cases, however, represent the exception and not the rule. The two most recent recipients from World War I, Army Private Henry Johnson and Army Sergeant William Shemin, were awarded Medals of Honor posthumously by President Obama on June 2, 2015.
Did John F Kennedy see combat?
Combat Command and the PT-109 Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade (JG) Kennedy entered combat with an assignment to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Two based in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific in 1943. Finally he had his first combat command. It was the PT-109.
What medals did JFK get?
| John F. Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Unit | Motor Torpedo Squadron 2 Patrol Torpedo Boat 109 Patrol Torpedo Boat 59 |
| Battles/wars | World War II Solomon Islands campaign |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Medal Purple Heart American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with 3 service stars) World War II Victory |
Who gets the Medal of Honor?
| Medal of Honor | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty |
| Presented by | The president of the United States in the name of the United States Congress |
| Eligibility | United States Armed Forces service members |
| Status | Currently awarded |