Hispanics in the American Civil War difference between them was that one served as a spy while the other disguised herself as a male and fought in various battles. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President in the name of Congress on members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States.". The 39th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, also
Medal of Military Merit (Uruguay) Medal of Military Merit (Uruguay) The Medal of Military Merit (), is a military decoration of Uruguay. The decoration is awarded by the President of Uruguay. This award replaces the Order of Military Merit of the Companions of Artigas which was discontinued in 1985. The Medal of Military Merit was established on 28 November 1991 by Ministry of National Defense Decree N° 199/991.<ref name="199/991"></ref> The regulations of the medal were further modified on 29 January 1992 by Decree N° 511/991.<ref name="511/991"></ref> The Medal of Military merit is the highest military decoration of the Army of Uruguay.<ref name="469/997"></ref> The medal is