One of those who will posthumously receive the award is Leonard Kravitz , an assistant machine gunner in the Korean War . President Obama announces 24 new Medal of Honor recipients dating back to WW II . The awards go Hispanics , Jews , African-Americans denied medal due to prejudice . Only 3 of the newly announced award recipients are still alive . Comment:
President Obama announces 24 new Medal of Honor recipients dating back to WW II . The awards go Hispanics , Jews , African-Americans denied medal due to prejudice . Only 3 of the newly announced award recipients are still alive . Comment: