How many living recipients of the Medal of Honor are there?
Q: How many living recipients of the Medal of Honor are there?
A: There are currently 65 living recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Q: How many were awarded in the Korean War?
A: Two were awarded in the Korean War.
Q: How many were awarded in the Vietnam War?
A: 47 were awarded in the Vietnam War.
Q: How many were awarded for service in Afghanistan and Iraq combined?
A: 16 were awarded for service in Afghanistan and Iraq combined (14 for Afghanistan, 2 for Iraq).
Q: Are any medal holders still on active duty?
A: Yes, four medal holders are still on active duty - Thomas Payne, Earl Plumlee, William Swenson, and Matthew Williams.
Q: What is the U.S. military's highest decoration?
A: The U.S. military's highest decoration is the Medal of Honor.
