Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Brevet Lt. Col. Dewitt C. Lewis
Of the 3,507 Medal of Honor recipients, nearly half of them earned the honor during the Civil War when the…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Robert C. Burke
When you’re stuck in a bad situation, someone has to take the lead. That’s what Marine Corps Pfc. Robert C.…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Corpsman William Halyburton Jr.
Actions worthy of the Medal of Honor don’t always come from a compilation of courageous deeds; they can happen in…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Milton A. Lee
Army Private 1st Class Milton Arthur Lee joined the service during the height of the Vietnam conflict when he was…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Joe R. Hastings
There is little time in war to savor victory — all who have fought in battle know that. Army Pfc. Joe…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Corpsman Richard D. DeWert
There are people who try to help, and then there are extraordinary people who selflessly give everything for someone else.…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell’s more than two decades in service can likely be summed up by his leadership…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun
Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun inspired his men during the Korean War with calm, courageous leadership, instilling in his fellow prisoners…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Leonard Kravitz
In 1951, 20-year-old Army Private 1st Class Leonard Kravitz gave his life so his fellow soldiers wouldn’t be overwhelmed on…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Jack Mathis
Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Jack Mathis gave his life to make sure one of the biggest bombing campaigns on…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce
Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel D. Bruce was just a teenager when he gave his life to save others during the…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lester Weber
Courage under fire is something we would all hope to have, but you never actually know until you’re tested. When…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller
Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, a Green Beret, was only 24 when he saved the lives of nearly two-dozen…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Command Sgt. Maj. Paul B. Huff
Before rising to the rank of Army command sergeant major, young World War II Cpl. Paul B. Huff led a…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Lt. Col. Aquilla James “Jimmie” Dyess
Many great military commanders lead by example, and Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Dyess was no different. During a battle…
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