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The Medal of Honor was introduced for the Department of the Navy in 1861, soon followed by the Department of the Army's version in 1862. There are three distinct variants of the medal: one for the Department of the Army, awarded to soldiers, one for the Department of the Navy, awarded to sailors and marines, as well as coast guardsmen of the Department of Homeland Security, and one for the Department of the Air Force, awarded to airmen and Space Force guardians. The medal is normally awarded by the President of the United States, but as it is presented "in the name of the United States Congress", it is often referred to (erroneously) as the "Congressional Medal of Honor". The Medal of Honor ( MOH) is the United States government's highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, Space Force guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The show finds a way to honor its subjects without becoming self-congratulatory.All three Military Department medals together

The series is produced by Allentown Productions and Compari Entertainment, and is distributed by Netflix.Įddie Strait at rated the series 3.5/5, stating, "It's an ode to service, but more that that, it's a testament to empathy. Episode 8: Ty Carter ( War in Afghanistan), portrayed by Jonny Weston.Episode 7: Richard Etchberger ( Vietnam War), portrayed by Oliver Hudson.Episode 6: Joseph Vittori ( Korean War), portrayed by Steven R.Bertoldo ( World War II), portrayed by Ben Schwartz Miyamura ( Korean War), portrayed by Derek Mio ( World War II), portrayed by Aldis Hodge Episode 2: Clinton Romesha ( War in Afghanistan), portrayed by Paul Wesley.Episode 1: Sylvester Antolak ( World War II), portrayed by Joseph Cross.

The anthology series combines archival footage, dramatic recreations and interviews with family members, historians, news reporters and fellow veterans to tell each person's unique experience that led to the bestowment of the Medal of Honor, America's highest and most prestigious military decoration.