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Medal of Honor - Navy/Marine Corps (MoH)

This decoration was instituted by Congress in December 1861 for the Navy. Eligible are officers and enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps and the decoration is awarded for 'bravery in action involving actual conflict with the enemy' and then only to those who distinguish themselves conspiciously. In wartime, when the Coast Guard serves with the Navy, its members are also eligible for this decoration, as well as for any other Naval Decoration.
There have been many changes in design since the institution of the decoration but from August 1942 onwards, the Navy reverted to the original pattern authorized in 1861. It now consists of a five-pointed bronze star tipped with trefoils, each ray with sprays of laurel and oak. In the centre of the star is the head of Minerva, surrounded by a circle of 34 stars, representing the number of States in 1862. The medal hangs from its ribbon by an anchor.
In the event of a second award, a gold star is worn on the ribbon. The ribbon is the same as for the Army.

Grid List
Paige, Mitchell* August 31st, 1918
† November 15th, 2003

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Parle, John Joseph* May 26th, 1920
† July 17th, 1943
Plot: R Row: 2 Grave: 28-A

Peterson, Oscar Verner* August 27th, 1899
† May 13th, 1942

Pharris, Jackson Charles* June 26th, 1912
† October 17th, 1966

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Phelps, Wesley* June 12th, 1923
† October 4th, 1944
Plot: GAR 15 Grave: 72

Phillips, George* July 14th, 1926
† March 14th, 1945

Pierce, Francis Junior* December 7th, 1924
† December 21st, 1986

Pope, Everett Parker* July 16th, 1919
† July 16th, 2009
Plot: 59 Grave: 3800

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Power, John Vincent "Jack"* November 20th, 1918
† February 1st, 1944
Plot: D Grave: 4

Powers, John James* July 3rd, 1912
† May 8th, 1942

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Preston, Arthur Murray* November 1st, 1913
† January 7th, 1968

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