What was the Vietnam War?
Q: What was the Vietnam War?
A: The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, Vietnam Conflict, and in Vietnam as the American War, took place from 1965 to 1973. It was a conflict between the Communist-supported Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the United States-supported Republic of Vietnam.
Q: What is the Medal of Honor?
A: The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. It is awarded for distinguished service at risk of one's own life above and beyond what is expected in action against an enemy of the United States.
Q: How many Medals of Honor were received during the Vietnam War?
A: During the Vietnam War 248 Medals of Honor were received.
Q: Who was Roger Donlon?
A: Roger Donlon was a soldier who received first medal of honor for rescuing and administering first aid to several wounded soldiers and leading a group against an enemy force during the war.
Q: Who was Milton L. Olive III?
A: Milton L. Olive III was an African American recipient who sacrificed himself to save others by smothering a grenade with his body during battle. He was awarded with Medal Of Honor posthumously after his death in combat.
Q: Who was Riley L Pitts?
A:Riley L Pitts was killed after attacking an enemy force with rifle fire and grenades; he became first African American commissioned officer to receive Medal Of Honor posthumously during war time .
Q:Who Was Thomas Bennett ? A:Thomas Bennett ,a conscientious objector ,received Medal Of Honor for his actions as medic .
