Medal of Honor

The legacy of Army Special Operations has been forged across many battlefields and conflict zones by the deeds of courageous warriors. The actions of the thirty-six Army Special Operations Medal of Honor recipients described in this site represent the strength and fierce resolve that are central elements of our legacy. These Soldiers and their actions must be remembered and memorialized; they are exemplars for today’s ARSOF Soldier.

The pages of this site reveal the courage demonstrated by each of our Medal of Honor recipients and the overwhelming challenges they faced. This is our tribute to the Soldiers that helped forge the legacy we honor, preserve, and build upon today.

Sine Pari – Without Equal.

Medal of Honor recipients included in this publication were members of the Army Special Operations community and served in SOF units at the time of the action for which they received the award. Biographies were compiled from historical documents and official personnel service records. Despite efforts to develop standardized, comprehensive biographies of each recipient, missing information in individual service records resulted in some gaps. Terminology is consistent with what was in use during soldiers’ careers. Citations are published verbatim from the official General Orders that promulgated the award.

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