Senators Who Received the Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be given to U.S. military personnel. To date, only seven U.S. senators have received it.
| Date Earned | Senator | Date Awarded | Senate Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1861 | Adelbert Ames (R-MS) | Mar 29, 1899 | 1870–1874 |
| Dec 13, 1862 | Matthew S. Quay (R-PA) | Jul 9, 1888 | 1887–1899, 1901–1904 |
| May 3, 1863 | William J. Sewell (R-NJ) | Mar 25, 1896 | 1881–1887, 1895–1901 |
| May 27, 1863 | Francis E. Warren (R-WY) | Sep 30, 1893 | 1890–1893, 1895–1929 |
| Oct 19, 1864 | Henry A. du Pont (R-DE) | Apr 2, 1898 | 1906–1917 |
| Apr 21, 1945 | Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) | Jun 21, 2000 | 1963–2012 |
| Mar 14, 1969 | J. Robert Kerrey (D-NE) | May 14, 1970 | 1989-2001 |
