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An American feminist, suffragist, suspected spy, prisoner of war and surgeon, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker remains the only women ever to receive the Medal of Honor, which she was awarded for her service during the Civil War.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the only woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, the U.S. military’s highest award for valor, for her actions during the American Civil War.
Dr. Mary Walker remains the only female to receive the award among over 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients. Although her medal was initially rescinded before her death, it was eventually reinstated. Before delving into the details, let’s explore her incredible legacy in American history.
Mar 3, 2022 · Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the first and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, for her work as a doctor during the Civil War. She received the medal for her “valuable service” and ...
Medal of Honor Recipient Mary E. Walker. Medal issued in 1865; Walker's Medal of Honor was rescinded following the 1916-1917 review of Army Medal of Honor awards as she was a civilian at the time of her valor; she was restored to the Medal of Honor Roll in 1977.
May 26, 2014 · Walker — the first and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor — was a tough, tenacious iconoclast who stood firm before her foes, be they Confederate soldiers or Army bureaucrats, Harris said.
It is ordered, That a testimonial thereof shall be hereby made and given to the said Dr. Mary E. Walker, and that the usual medal of honor for meritorious services be given her. Given under my hand in the city of Washington, D.C., this 11th day of November, A.D. 1865. Andrew Johnson, President. (Medal rescinded 1917 along with 910 others ...
