Recipients

In 1976 Richard E. Cavazos became the first Hispanic to attain the rank of brigadier general in the United States Army. Less than 6 years…

Kenneth David’s Distinguished Service Cross was upgraded to the Medal of Honor which was belatedly presented in 2025.

Hugh Nelson graduated from The Citadel, Class of 1959 and is the only Citadel graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. It was upgraded from…