Jason Dunham earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for actions in which conflict?

• A. Iraq War
• B. Korean War
• C. Vietnam War
• D. Afghanistan War

Answer: (A)

This question tests your ability to match Jason Dunham’s Medal of Honor actions to the correct conflict. Dunham earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for actions during the Iraq War in 2004, specifically in Fallujah, where he shielded a fellow Marine by throwing himself on a live grenade. This act of selfless bravery in combat is what earned him the nation’s highest decoration, awarded for valor above and beyond the call of duty. The other conflicts listed—Korean War, Vietnam War, and Afghanistan War—are not related to his Medal of Honor actions, which occurred in Iraq in 2004.