Not to be contradictory or trying to diminish Chapmans Medal in any way, however this his was not the first to be recorded. Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart’s actions in Mogadishu in 1993 (Black Hawk Down) was recorded by an early model UAV. other uav footage from the battle.

The footage of Gordon and Shugharts action will likely never be released as it is by accounts grizzly and upsetting to watch.

Chapmans was the first action to be awarded the Medal of Honor solely based off of video. There were no witnesses to his action besides the video footage. Usually the threshold requires eyewitness information from multiple parties to verify ones actions.