Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On 21 April 1967, during Operation Union, elements of Company F, conducting offensive operations at Binh Son, encountered a firmly entrenched enemy force and immediately deployed to engage…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Col. Jones distinguished himself as the pilot of an A-1H Skyraider aircraft near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. On that day, as the on-scene commander in the…
In 1971, the year George Strait eloped and married Norma Voss, he joined the United States Army as an infantryman. At Schofield Barracks in Hawaii with the 25th Infantry Division, Strait seized an opportunity to showcase his musical talents by auditioning for and joining an Army-sponsored country music band called…
Medal of Honor Citation: He commanded a tank destroyer near Bruyeres, France, on 25 October 1944. Our infantry occupied a position on a wooded hill when, at dusk, an enemy Mark IV tank and a company of infantry attacked, threatening to overrun the American position and capture a command post…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Langhorn distinguished himself while serving as a radio operator with Troop C, near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province. Pfc. Langhorn's platoon was inserted into a…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as chaplain on board the U.S.S. Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy Japanese aircraft during offensive operations near Kobe, Japan, on 19 March…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as an automatic rifleman serving with the 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Asan-Adelup Beachhead, Guam, Marianas Islands on…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Galt, Battalion S-3, at a particularly critical period following two unsuccessful attacks by his battalion, of his own volition went forward and ascertained just how critical the situation was. He volunteered, at the…
The year that Ted Williams won baseball’s triple crown, he was drafted into the military. “The Splendid Splinter” joined the Naval Reserve on May 22, 1942. Opting out of a safe assignment just playing baseball for Navy teams, Ted entered pilot training. After earning his wing of gold, he was…
Listen to the story of the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942, as General Doolittle and his brave crews of 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers launched from the deck of the USS Hornet on a perilous journey over Japan. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to…
Capt Hudner risked his life to save a fellow downed aviator during the Korean War. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMN1lzlPAu16EUXJlHOj2w/join
Though badly wounded, 1LT Deming Bronson continued to fight against the enemy. Even when his company was relegated to a support role, he fought on alongside another company. For his heroic actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel…
USMC Pvt John Kelly was awarded both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for his actions during WWI. He is one of 19 men who have been the awarded the Medal of Honor twice. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to get access to…
Listen to the gripping account of April 1, 1970, when Sgt. Lemon's position faced the relentless onslaught of North Vietnamese forces. Despite sustaining severe injuries, Lemon's unwavering courage and selfless leadership shone through as he defended his comrades and refused to yield to the enemy's onslaught. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons…
In this video, we explore the courageous story of US Navy Lieutenant Orlando Petty, a Medal of Honor recipient for his selfless actions during World War I. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMN1lzlPAu16EUXJlHOj2w/join
This episode tells about the life of James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, an American icon who embodied the spirit of aviation. We'll explore his early days as a daredevil pilot breaking speed records, then delve into his pivotal role in World War II leading the daring Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. Photo…
This video chronicles the courageous story of Captain Hilliard Wilbanks, a Medal of Honor recipient for his selfless act during the Vietnam War. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMN1lzlPAu16EUXJlHOj2w/join
Uncover the inspiring story of 1st Lieutenant Robert McGovern, a Medal of Honor recipient whose bravery during the Korean War lives on. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMN1lzlPAu16EUXJlHOj2w/join
Take to the skies with Major Thomas McGuire, a World War II fighter pilot legend and Medal of Honor recipient! We'll soar into the heart of the Pacific Theater, where McGuire's courage and skill against Japanese forces which saw him being awarded the Medal of Honor. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons…
In this video, we tell the inspiring story of USMC Sergeant Dakota Meyer, the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his actions during the brutal Battle of Ganjgal in Afghanistan. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons Video Courtesy https://www.dvidshub.net/ *The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense…
In this video, we honor the bravery of Second Lieutenant Robert Femoyer, a WWII hero and Medal of Honor recipient. We'll explore his courageous actions during a critical bombing mission, where he went above and beyond the call of duty. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons Join this channel to get access…
In this video, we honor the courageous actions of US Navy PhM1c Francis J. Pierce, a Navy corpsman who earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism at Iwo Jima during World War II. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons, Archives Branch, USMC History Division, Thayer Soule Collection (COLL/2266) at the Archives…
The Medal of Honor story about US Army Technical Sergeant Yukio Okutsu, a Japanese American hero of World War II. This video explores his remarkable courage under fire in Italy, earning him the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest award. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons Join this channel to get…
1LT David Waybur, World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient. We'll explore his daring actions while leading a rescue mission and the selfless sacrifice that earned him the nation's highest military honor. This story sheds light on his Medal of Honor action. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music…