Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Capt. Willis W. Bradley Jr.
During World War I, Navy Capt. Willis Winter Bradley Jr. saved his fellow shipmates by making sure an explosion in…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Kazuo Otani
Friends of Army Staff Sgt. Kazuo Otani knew that he would do anything to help others and prove his allegiance…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Emory L. Bennett
When Army Pfc. Emory Lawrence Bennett’s company was ordered to retreat from a lopsided battle in Korea, he volunteered…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jimmie Howard
Not a lot of people have the skill and demeanor to keep their counterparts focused during an overwhelming battle. However,…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Capt. Richard M. McCool Jr.
When Japanese suicide aircraft attacked U.S. Navy ships late in World War II, Navy Capt. Richard Miles McCool Jr.…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Capt. James A. Graham
Marine Corps Capt. James Albert Graham could have fled to safety with the rest of his company during a firefight…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Col. Van T. Barfoot
Army Col. Van Thomas Barfoot is one of 33 men of Native American heritage to earn the Medal of Honor.…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Jimmie W. Monteith Jr.
Of all the men who fought and died on D-Day, Army 1st Lt. Jimmie W. Monteith Jr.’s actions might…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson
For a lot of military heroes, actions taken in battle are carried out without thinking, and they’re sometimes hazy afterward…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade John J. Pinder Jr.
June 6, 1944, was a monumental day for Army Technician 5th Grade John Joseph Pinder Jr. Aside from it being…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Joe Hayashi
Army Sgt. Joe Hayashi was days away from seeing the Germans surrender in Italy when he was killed. His actions…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Cmdr. George L. Street III
Navy Cmdr. George Levick Street III was a daring leader during crucial moments toward the end of World War II…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Col. James E. Swett
Not many fighter pilots can say they became an ace on their first combat mission. Marine Corps Col. James Elms…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Stephen H. Doane
Army 1st Lt. Stephen Holden Doane could have remained in college during the Vietnam War, but he decided to…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger
Many military men and women do heroic things that they can’t get credit for because they’re involved in classified missions.…
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