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 |
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Jul 21, 1861 | Adelbert Ames (R-MS) | Mar 29, 1899 | 18701874 |
Dec 13, 1862 | Matthew S. Quay (R-PA) | Jul 9, 1888 | 18871899, 19011904 |
May 3, 1863 | William J. Sewell (R-NJ) | Mar 25, 1896 | 18811887, 18951901 |
May 27, 1863 | Francis E. Warren (R-WY) | Sep 30, 1893 | 18901893, 18951929 |
Oct 19, 1864 | Henry A. du Pont (R-DE) | Apr 2, 1898 | 19061917 |
Apr 21, 1945 | Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) | Jun 21, 2000 | 19632012 |
Mar 14, 1969 | J. Robert Kerrey (D-NE) | May 14, 1970 | 1989-2001 |