Which two honors did Frederick Hatch receive?

• A. Medal of Honor and Gold Lifesaving Medal
• B. Navy Cross and Silver Lifesaving Medal
• C. Medal of Honor and Navy Cross
• D. Distinguished Service Medal and Medal of Honor

Answer: (A)

The two honors reflect two different kinds of heroism: combat valor and lifesaving at sea. Frederick Hatch earned the Medal of Honor for a brave act in combat, and he was awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal for saving a life at sea under dangerous conditions. The Medal of Honor is the highest U.S. military decoration for valor, while the Gold Lifesaving Medal is the highest award for lifesaving at sea, so pairing those two honors fits the record. The other options mix in different combat or lifesaving awards that don’t align with Hatch’s documented decorations.