U.S. Department of Defense
04/03/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/04/2024 18:12
Arlington National Cemetery Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients
Medal of Honor recipients visited Arlington National Cemetery to participate in an Army full honors wreath-laying ceremony in recognition of Medal of Honor Day.
Arlington Walk
Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Arlington Walk
Left to right: Medal of Honor recipient Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson, Medal of Honor recipient Army Col. Walter J. Marm Jr. and Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp walk around the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Medal of Honor recipients former Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson and Col. Walter J. Marm Jr. took part in the ceremony along with other military officials.
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Left to right: Medal of Honor recipients Army Col. Walter J. Marm Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson participate in an Army full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024. The wreath was laid in commemoration of National Medal of Honor Day.
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Left to right: Medal of Honor recipients Army Col. Walter J. Marm Jr., Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson and Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp render honors during an armed forces full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024. The wreath was laid in commemoration of National Medal of Honor Day.
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The nation first celebrated Medal of Honor Day on March 25, 1991. It was on that date in 1863 that the first Medals of Honor were presented.
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Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Arlington Visit
Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Honorable Salute
Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams salutes Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and Army Military District of Washington Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp upon arriving at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024. The recipients were at Arlington for an annual reflection ceremony for National Medal of Honor Day. The event included an Armed Forces full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducted by Medal of Honor recipients Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson and Col. Walter J. Marm Jr.
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More than 400 Medal of Honor recipients have been laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
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