Marine Corps Pfc. James Anderson Jr. had a plan for his future, but when the Vietnam War began, he felt…
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Navy Chief Commissary Stewart Daniel John Atkins was serving on a ship near Cuba during the Spanish-American War when a…
Army Sgt. 1st Class Eugene Ashley Jr.'s bravery was integral in rescuing Special Forces troops during the Battle of Lang…
Army Col. Gordon Johnston had a remarkable career that spanned multiple continents and conflicts and led to a lifelong friendship…
Navy Rear Adm. Robert W. Cary Jr. had a long military career that included both world wars, but the actions…
Army Pfc. Garfield McConnell Langhorn was only 20 years old when he lost his life fighting in Vietnam. He sacrificed…
Army Tech. Sgt. Russell Everett Dunham had been shot in the back and was a clear target for the Germans…
World War II Navy Rear Adm. Bruce McCandless lost most of his ship's senior officers during an intense fight during…
Army Pfc. Joe Nishimoto faced discrimination during World War II because of his Japanese lineage, but that didn't stop him…
Marine Corps Maj. George Herman O'Brien Jr. led several "kids," as he described them, into a lopsided battle to maintain…
Navy Capt. David McCampbell wasn't just the top naval ace of World War II — he's considered the service's all-time…
When his unit was overwhelmed in Vietnam, Army 2nd Lt. Harold Bascom Durham Jr. didn't hesitate to unleash a barrage…
Navy Chief Gunner's Mate Oscar Schmidt Jr. likely knew working on a ship during World War I would be perilous,…
World War II Army Lt. Col. Addison Baker was one of four men who earned the Medal of Honor during…