Beyond the Medal of Honor
Other American Heroes
Thousands of Americans have been decorated for courage and service. These lists gather the best-known recipients of each major decoration — people with articles on Wikipedia.
Notable recipients
Distinguished Service Cross
204people
Notable recipients Navy Cross
400people
Notable recipients Air Force Cross
12people
Notable recipients Defense Distinguished Service Medal
111people
Notable recipients Distinguished Service Medals (Army, Navy, Air & Space Forces, Coast Guard)
400people
Notable recipients Silver Star
400people
Notable recipients Defense Superior Service Medal
214people
Notable recipients Legion of Merit
400people
Notable recipients Distinguished Flying Cross
400people
Notable recipients Soldier’s Medal and service equivalents
20people
Notable recipients Bronze Star Medal
400people
Notable recipients Purple Heart
400people
Notable recipients Meritorious Service Medal
266people
Notable recipients Air Medal
400people
Notable recipients Prisoner of War Medal
21people
Notable recipients Combat Action Ribbon and combat badges
34people
Lists come from Wikidata and are ranked by how many Wikipedia language editions cover each person. See the guide to U.S. military decorations for what each award means.