GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Decorated Soldier Currently Serving
The most decorated soldier currently serving likely holds multiple awards and recognitions for exceptional bravery and service in military operations.
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"The US Army Medal of Honor has been awarded 2,448 times."
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"Currently, there are 69 living recipients of the Medal of Honor."
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"Major Héctor Andrés Negroni is the first Puerto Rican to receive every possible military and civilian decoration."
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"Robert L. Howard is the most decorated soldier in Vietnam War, receiving 8 Purple Hearts."
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"About 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in the US."
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"There have been over 3500 recipients of the Silver Star Medal."
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"Col. Edward Shames is one of the last living officers from the 101st Airborne Division, he holds a number of decorations including the Silver Star and three Bronze Stars."
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"Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins, one of the most decorated soldiers serving during the Vietnam War, received the Medal of Honor at the age of 80."
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"General Douglas MacArthur is one of the most decorated soldiers in US history, receiving over 15 different American medals and awards."