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Jonathon Mayhew Wainwright !V, was nominated for the Medal of Honor and Douglas MacArthur did oppose the award. Truman over ruled that decision. He had no animosity toward MacArthur and supported his run for the Republican nomination as President.
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Who was the general in the civil war who was awarded the medal of honor?
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
Father and son to win Medal of Honor?
There have been two US father and son recipients of the Medal of Honor: General Arthur MacArthur (Civil War) and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur; and Theodore Roosevelt (US Volunteers Colonel) and General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
Who is general McCarter?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur, son of US Army General Arthur MacArthur, Medal of Honor winner from the US Civil War (1861-1865) and Governor of the Philippines.
Is a medal of honor be won or earned?
The Medal of Honor is EARNED!
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
What are facts about Douglas MacArthur?
He was the oldest recipient of the Medal of Honor
When did MacArthur earn the medal of honor?
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was awarded two Medals of Honor during WWII (One from the Army and one from the Navy).
Who was the general in the civil war who was awarded the medal of honor?
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
What are some achievements of douglas MacArthur?
Macarthur received the Congressional Medal of Honor, thats a pretty big deal and anyone would agree with me.
Who is MacArthur?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur. Son of US Army General Arthur MacArthur, Medal of Honor winner from the US Civil War (1861-1865) and Governor of the Philippines.
Did Douglas MacArthur get the congessinal Medal of Honor?
Yes. He was nominated for it three times, and received it the third time. (In 1942)
Father and son to win Medal of Honor?
There have been two US father and son recipients of the Medal of Honor: General Arthur MacArthur (Civil War) and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur; and Theodore Roosevelt (US Volunteers Colonel) and General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
What medals did Douglas MacArthur receive?
He earned the Distinguished Service Cross twice, the Silver Star seven times, the medal of honor.
What was Douglas MacArthur most known for?
Douglas MacArthur is most known for in his service in the Battle of the Philippines which took place between 1941 and 1942, he did so well as a general that he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Who is general McCarter?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur, son of US Army General Arthur MacArthur, Medal of Honor winner from the US Civil War (1861-1865) and Governor of the Philippines.
What was General Douglas MacArthur most known for?
Douglas MacArthur is most known for in his service in the Battle of the Philippines which took place between 1941 and 1942, he did so well as a general that he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
How did General MacArthur earn his purple heart?
General Douglas MacArthur earned two Purple Hearts, both awarded during WWI and due to mustard gas exposure. His father was General Arthur MacArthur. Both were awarded the Medal of Honor.
