Pages related to: WWII

Civil Air Patrol Bronze Medal

March 7, 2023 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Civil Air Patrol for extraordinary service during World War II. It recognizes the organization for their humanitarian, combat, and national services during a critical time for...

First Special Service Force Bronze Medal

March 7, 2023 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the First Special Service Force in recognition of their superior service during World War II. Congress authorized the medal on July 12, 2013. It was presented to...

Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal

June 21, 2022 - The Montford Point Marines Bronze Medal is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded collectively to these Marines in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. These were the first Black Americans...

Nisei Soldiers of World War II Bronze Medal

June 21, 2022 - This medal is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded collectively to the 100th Infantry Battalion (INF BN), 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), and Military Intelligence Service (MIS) of the U.S. Army – also known as Nisei soldiers of...

Women Airforce Service Pilots Bronze Medal

March 7, 2023 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in recognition of their pioneering military service that led to reform in the U.S. Armed Forces. Congress authorized the medal on...

2016 Native American $1 Coin

November 19, 2021 - The 2016 Native American $1 Coin commemorates the contributions of the Native American Code Talkers in World War I and World War II. It is estimated that more than 12,000 Native Americans served in the U.S. military during World War...

Tuskegee Airmen Bronze Medal

March 7, 2023 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots who flew for the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Congress authorized the medal on April 11,...

Code Talkers Recognition Congressional Medals Program

June 21, 2023 - On November 20, 2013, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, 33 tribes were recognized for the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers to the U.S. Armed Services during World Wars I and II. Of the tribes recognized,...

Speaker Boehner Presents His Last Congressional Gold Medal

June 21, 2023 - By Brian J. Martin November 4, 2015 Speaker of the House John Boehner is known for being a passionate, often emotional speaker. Addressing hundreds of attendees during the presentation ceremony on Oct. 22 at the U.S. Capitol’s Emancipation Hall, Boehner...