Hogan remains a hero among non-commissioned officers (NCOs). He proved that you didn’t need a commission to have "2 Medal of Honor" courage—you just needed a stubborn refusal to leave a comrade behind.

Seven men earned two medals during a single war.

However, there is also (USMC). In 1918, Kelly threw back a German grenade and single-handedly captured 30 enemy soldiers. The Navy gave him the Medal of Honor. The Army later gave him the Army Medal of Honor for the same action. While he technically has "2 Medal of Honor" on his grave, it was for one event. Most purists exclude him.

Another notable double recipient was , a scout for the U.S. Cavalry. Wilson received his first medal for pursuing a band of hostile Indians in Texas and his second for braving heavy fire to recover a wounded soldier during the same campaign. His actions highlighted a common theme among double recipients: a consistent pattern of risk-taking that went above and beyond the call of duty.

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