Who received the Medal of Honor in Vietnam?

Recipients

Name	Service	Place of action
Nicky D. Bacon	Army	west of Tam Kỳ
John F. Baker, Jr.	Army	South Vietnam
Donald E. Ballard	Navy	Quảng Trị Province
Jedh C. Barker †	Marine Corps	near Con Thien

How many Marines received the Medal of Honor in Vietnam?

Although only 8 Marines received the medal for actions during World War I, 82 medals were given to Marines during World War II, 42 were awarded for the Korean War, and another 57 for the Vietnam War. The most recent Medal of Honor awarded to a Marine was for gallantry in action during the war in Vietnam.

What paratrooper was awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions in Vietnam?

M/Sgt. (then S/Sgt.) Roy P. Benavidez, United States Army, who distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions on 2 May 1968 while assigned to Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Republic of Vietnam.

Who was the notable Congressional Medal of Honor recipient during the Vietnam War who was credited with saving the lives of eight of his fellow soldiers?

Specialist 5 John C. McCloughan, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired teacher and sports coach, received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his actions during 48 hours of combat in Vietnam from May 13-15, 1969.

How many Navy SEALs have received the Medal of Honor?

Only those who served in frontline units are likely to earn the Medal of Honor. Indeed, many have been awarded posthumously. Only seven have been awarded to Navy SEALs since the unit was officially formed in 1962.

Who was given the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic deeds during Vietnam?

Commander William McGonagle
During the Vietnam War period, there was one exception to the enemy action rule. Commander William McGonagle received the Medal of Honor for his actions while in command of USS Liberty when it was mistakenly attacked by the Israel Defense Forces in the Eastern Mediterranean on June 8, 1967, during the Six Day War.