Tour Overview
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the armed services of the United States. It is awarded to service members who distinguish themselves “conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of [their] life above and beyond the call of duty.” This tour contains a selection of Medal of Honor recipients buried or memorialized in the northern section of Arlington National Cemetery.
Note: The Medal of Honor walking tours are organized geographically. Consider also checking out the Medal of Honor - South and Medal of Honor - Central tours as well.
Stops
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Tour Overview
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Introduction
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Stop 1: Sergeant Cornelius Charlton
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Explore: Who Is Awarded the Medal of Honor?
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Stop 2: Major General Alexander A. Vandegrift
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Stop 3: Rear Admiral Richard Byrd
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Explore: Headstone Symbols
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Stop 4: Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher
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Stop 5: Lieutenant (Junior Grade) John Kelvin Koelsch
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Stop 6: Corporal Isaiah Mays
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Stop 7: Lt. General Arthur MacArthur Jr.
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Stop 8: Ordinary Seaman Bartholomew Diggins
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Stop 9: Captain Humbert Roque “Rocky” Versace
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Stop 10: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Explore: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Conclusion
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