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Medal of Honor
(Med·al of Hon·or)
Entry from US Dictionary
(also
Congressional Medal of Honor
)
noun
the highest US military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
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