The five peaks allude to the five unit decorations awarded the organization for service in the Korean War.

His brother, General Henry Capehart was also awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Civil War.

His brother, Major Charles E. Capehart was also awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the Civil War.

Five Marines of Hispanic descent were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in the Korean War.

The 3rd Ranger Infantry Company was awarded three campaign streamers and two unit citations for its service in the Korean War.

Shields was awarded the Korean Presidential Unit Citation (Korea) and three battle stars for service in the Korean War.

Black servicemen were awarded Medals of Honor in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

He was awarded a Bronze Star for his Army service in the Korean War.

Four members of the 38th Infantry were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions in the Korean War:

He was awarded the Iron Cross for his service in the Franco-Prussian War.