Story highlights Trump's first Medal of Honor will be awarded to Vietnam War hero James McCloughanThe ceremony is scheduled for July 31Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump will award his first Medal of Honor as president to James McCloughan of the US Army for "conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War." James McCloughan in front of the Vietnam Regional Exchange Snack Shop, 1969. James McCloughan at Basic Combat Training, September 1968. This will be the first Medal of Honor awarded by Trump. Former President Barack Obama presented 52 Medals of Honor during his time in office.

Source: CNN June 13, 2017 16:52 UTC