A complete list of every recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor where and when and what he did told in his official citation. There is a history and documentary background. It is indexed alphabetically by war and by state. These Medal of Honor recipients are our quintessential hero/patriots. The very brightest points of pride in our heritage. Being held in such high esteem, executive orders and highest level directives regarding the presentation of the medal, down through the years, read: "Every possible attention will be paid to formality and solemnity of circumstance."..."with formal and impressive ceremonial.: ..."when practicable the recipient is ordered to Washington where the presentation will be made by the president." These remarkable men are always positioned in protocol's top echelon. Note, they are invited to every presidential inauguration. First published in 1980 - now in its 3rd Edition, 1249 pages.