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
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