This information includes calories as well as points for those participating in Weight Watchers. Beer-Basic Types: (12-oz) Calories/points. Beer, non alcoholic == 72/1-point.
Bernard J.D. Irwin was an Assistant Surgeon in the Army when he voluntarily led a command of troops to relieve a surrounded detachment of the 7th Infantry. Irwinâs Medal was not awarded until January 24,1894, over 30 years after he had performed his deed. But on March 25, 1863 Pvt. Jacob Parrott was the first of a group of 6 men awarded the Medal for their actions in The Great Locomotive Chase in April 1862. They were the first ever to wear the Medal of Honor.
Since then, 3,458 men and one woman have received the Medal of Honor, the United Statesâ highest military decoration. On the anniversary of the medalâs creation, discover six surprising facts about the award and its recipients. 1. At first, the idea of a Medal of Honor was dismissed as too âEuropean.â.