America’s Most Humble Medal of Honor Recipient
William Crawford, a Medal of Honor recipient turned janitor, was the embodiment of the American hero.
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Remembering Hiroshi Miyamura, The Japanese Medal of Honor Recipient
On Nov. 29, Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura passed away at 97.
How MacArthur’s Promise Opened the Doors for US-Philippine Solid Partnership
MacArthur’s “I shall return” promise to return and save the Philippines paved the way for a decade of US-Philippine relations.
What is The Medal of Honor, and Who Gets It?
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. It may be awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of courage.
Milton Lee Olive: The Young Veteran Who Fall On A Grenade To Save Fellow Soldiers
Medal of Honor recipient Pfc Milton Lee Olive has shown bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers by falling on a grenade.
Sylvester Antolak: A Humble Ohio Farm Boy Turned Legendary WWII Hero
Sylvester Antolak showed extreme valor by saving his men from getting trapped in an open field at Cisterna on August 24, 1944.
The Unsung Heroism of Edward A. Carter, Jr.
Edward Carter, Jr. was among the seven black American soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for World War II gallantry service.
The Most Lethal Submarine in US History, The USS Tang
Meet the most lethal submarine to patrol the waters in the Pacific, USS Tang (SS-306), helmed by Lt. Richard O’Kane in 1944.
The Valiant Story of Roy Benavidez Who Defied ‘Six Hours in Hell’
In a last-ditch effort, Benavidez spat at the doctor as he closed the morgue bag where Benavidez’s body had been placed. The doctor responded, “I think this one will survive.” Benavidez had fought for six hours to save the lives of his comrades and survived all the sustained injuries.
4 Vietnam War Veterans Get Medal of Honor from Biden
“I’m proud to finally award our highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor, to each of you.” I’m happy to finally present our highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor, to each of you, the president said in a speech to the three surviving servicemen and the Kaneshiro family members.
George D. Libby: Selfless Korean War Medal of Honor Awardee
Sgt. George D. Libby did not hesitate to offer himself in an encounter during the Korean War so that others may live.
Bennie Adkins, A Medal of Honor Recipient Who Had a 38-Hour Battle Marathon With Viet Cong
How long do you think you could last to hold off enemy forces if the fate of the entire world was in your hands? For Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins, he’d gladly do it for as long as he could.
