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MEDAL OF HONOR. [[Image:moh.gif|left|thumb|250px|The Medal of Honor presented to soldiers looked like this when presented in the Civil War.]] First presented in 1863, the Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery that can be given a member of the United States armed forces. The award, given by the president in the name of the Congress, is presented to an individual who, while serving in the armed forces, distinguishes himself/herself at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty. Dubuque residents who have received this award include [[HEALEY, George Washington|George | MEDAL OF HONOR. [[Image:moh.gif|left|thumb|250px|The Medal of Honor presented to soldiers looked like this when presented in the Civil War.]] First presented in 1863, the Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery that can be given a member of the United States armed forces. The award, given by the president in the name of the Congress, is presented to an individual who, while serving in the armed forces, distinguishes himself/herself at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty. Dubuque residents who have received this award include [[HILL, James|James HILL]], [[HEALEY, George Washington|George Washington HEALEY]] and [[HERRON, Francis J.|Francis J. HERRON]], [[BENNETT, Orson W.|Orson W. BENNETT]], and [[KEPHART, James|James KEPHART]]. Buried in [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] is [[STRAUB, Paul F.|Paul F. STRAUB]]. | ||
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MEDAL OF HONOR.
First presented in 1863, the Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery that can be given a member of the United States armed forces. The award, given by the president in the name of the Congress, is presented to an individual who, while serving in the armed forces, distinguishes himself/herself at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty. Dubuque residents who have received this award include James HILL, George Washington HEALEY and Francis J. HERRON, Orson W. BENNETT, and James KEPHART. Buried in LINWOOD CEMETERY is Paul F. STRAUB.