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Medal of Honor History
President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill creating 200 medals of honor in late 1861. From this came the Medal of Honor; today the highest commendation for military service. The eligibility criteria, medal design, and recognition on a recipients' grave marker have all evolved since the Civil War.
390 Medal of Honor recipients are interred in VA national cemeteries.
Left: Army Medal of Honor, early design.
Center: Headstone with recognition for a Medal of Honor recipient.
Right: Navy Medal of Honor; early design.
Center: Headstone with recognition for a Medal of Honor recipient.
Right: Navy Medal of Honor; early design.
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VLM Featured Veteran
Eugene Coffee, Jr.
U.S. Navy, S1C
U.S. Naval Barracks, Port Chicago
Golden Gate National Cemetery
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U.S. Navy, S1C
U.S. Naval Barracks, Port Chicago
Golden Gate National Cemetery
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National Cemetery Administration
Attn: General Inquiries
810 Vermont Avenue
Washington, DC 20420
MyVA411 main information line:
800-698-2411
National Cemetery Administration
Attn: General Inquiries
810 Vermont Avenue
Washington, DC 20420
MyVA411 main information line:
800-698-2411