Politics & Government
2 Danbury Veterans Among Those Honored on National Medal of Honor Day
National Medal of Honor Day was March 25 and and some of our nation's bravest were honored, including two from Danbury.
DANBURY, CT-- Two Danbury men were among dozens honored on National Medal of Honor Day on March 25, according to Lee Ross Hartell, Army, Korean War, according to Nasdaq.com.
Those honored from Danbury included:
- Corporal Nathan E. Hickock, Co A, 8th CT Infantry, Army, Civil War
- James Sullivan, Navy, Civil War
Thirty-three of the 77 living Medal of Honor recipients attended the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation's annual Circle of Honor dinner at the New York Stock Exchange and rang the closing bell last Tuesday, according to Nasdaq.com.
The Air Force Reserve Command stated:
"Created in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor. It is awarded only to US military personnel, by the President of the United States in the name of Congress, for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. There are three versions of the Medal of Honor, one for the Army, one for the Navy and one for the Air Force, with personnel of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receiving the Navy version."
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About the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was founded in 1999 by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to perpetuate the legacy of the Medal. Through character development, scholarship and citizen recognition programs based on the values embodied in the Medal — courage, sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism — the Foundation teaches all citizens that they can make a difference in the lives of others. The Foundation also supports the important work of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Tax ID #25-1828488, the Foundation carries a rating of 4/4 stars for fiscal management, accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator, America's premiere nonprofit evaluator.
For a full list of Medal of Honor recipients and their towns, click here.
Photo Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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