"For more than 160 years, the Medal of Honor has stood as the ultimate symbol of American heroism. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines alike have earned it through acts of selfless courage that changed the course of battles, and really history itself. From Civil War soldiers to modern-day warriors, each recipient represents the best of what the nation stands for: bravery, sacrifice, and devotion to others in the face of impossible odds."
"Of these servicemembers, roughly 3,500 medals have been awarded to a select few. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to identify the states with the most Medal of Honor recipients. We ranked states based on total Medal of Honor recipients. We included supplemental information regarding the conflict with the most recipients, service branch with most recipients, and the most recent recipient from each state."
The Medal of Honor symbolizes conspicuous gallantry, selflessness, and sacrifice across U.S. military history. Approximately 41 million Americans have served during the period in which the medal has been awarded, and roughly 3,500 Medals of Honor have been presented. States are ranked by total Medal of Honor recipients, with additional details on the conflict producing the most recipients, the service branch with the most recipients, and the most recent recipient from each state. The ranking enumerates states from 50 (Alaska) through 32 (Georgia) in ascending order of recipient totals, emphasizing the medal's role as a measure of extraordinary valor.
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