1. What is the Medal of Honor? Be specific.

2. How many U.S. soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor from President Obama on March 18th?

3. Why were these soldiers (the largest number awarded the Medal at one time since WWII) recognized with this honor at this time? Be specific.

4. How many of the Medal of Honor recipients are alive today to be able to receive their medals? - in what war did they serve?

5. Re-read the brief descriptions of the three who received their Medals in person this month (para. 6-8, 9-11 and 12-13)
Read more at:  cmohs.org/recent-recipients.php 
What 2-3 adjectives would you use to describe these three men? Explain your answers.