Hispanics in the American Civil War done to organize the Confederate regular army. Amongst the Confederate units, who either had a significant number of Hispanics or were composed entirely of Hispanics were the 5th Regiment (Spanish Regiment) of the "European Brigade", "Cazadores Espanoles Regiment" and the "Louisiana Tigers", all from Louisiana; the "Spanish Guards" and the "55th Infantry" both from Alabama and "Florida's 2nd Infantry". Hispanics held various grades of ranks in the military, the highest being full Admiral of the Union Navy. Three Hispanics were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration for heroism awarded by the United States. Hispanic women also participated,
Military Medal for Gallantry edges and a 3-millimetre crimson central stripe. Subsequent awards of the medal are denoted by a metal disc bearing a Celtic triquetra design. There have only been eight recipients of the Military Medal for Gallantry, of which 6 have received it with Distinction (2nd class) and 2 with Merit (3rd class). by BQMS Ger O'Connor 54 Reserve Artillery Regiment Mullingar 2010 Military Medal for Gallantry The Military Medal For Gallantry (MMG) () is a military decoration awarded by the Government of Ireland. It is the highest award of the military awards and decorations of Ireland. Created in 1944, the Military