That is absolutely right! Hasbro, the toy company that designs G I Joe, has decided to design an action figure after you and the way you performed one particular day in your life. Do you have a day in your life that would be worthy of having it memorialized on any object? Well, that is what happened to Francis Currey. (3: 1) He earned the Medal of Honor for bravery and valor beyond the call of duty. Francis Currey had a day in his life that the toy company felt was worthy of the honor. I am going to inform you a little about the Medal of Honor the background of this ordinary man, and what extraordinary deeds he accomplished to earn the Medal of Honor. As I inform you about this great man, you will realize he did not win this medal, but that he earned it. First, what is this medal, and what do I mean by earning it? .
2. In the early days of the Civil War, the Medal of Honor was designed to represent the valiant efforts of the Union Army, Navy and Marines. The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded by the United States to a single individual for bravery. It has only been awarded 3,428 times since it was established in 1862. The President, in the name of Congress, awards the Medal of Honor to a person who, distinguishes himself or herself at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty. The deed performed must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his comrades and must have involved risk of life. (2: 1) Now that we know the background of this one-of-a-kind medal, I am going to inform you about Currey, a normal, ordinary man.
3. Born and raised in New York's mountains, Currey seemed just like any other average boy. As a youth, Currey spent much of his time honing his marksmanship skills and tracking small game animals. This hobby would help prepare him for the part of his life he would spend in the Army.