November 11, 2022

US Army Lt. Col. Matt Urban, The Ghost - WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Lt. Col. Matt Urban was among the most decorated American WWII soldiers. His actions were instrumental in aiding the success of his unit. Though injured, he fought on and was an inspiring leader to his men. I am honored to...

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Lt. Col. Matt Urban was among the most decorated American WWII soldiers. His actions were instrumental in aiding the success of his unit. Though injured, he fought on and was an inspiring leader to his men. I am honored to tell you his story.

Show Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Urban#Later_years

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3056650/medal-of-honor-monday-army-lt-col-matt-urban/

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients/World-War-II-MoH-recipients/Matt-Urban

https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/matt-urban-is-the-most-decorated-infantry-officer-youve-never-heard-of/

https://www.normandyamericanheroes.com/blog/the-ghost-of-normandy

https://ww2gravestone.com/people/urban-matt-louis/

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/murban.htm

https://biography.yourdictionary.com/matt-urban

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