Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidityat the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: First Lieutenant John R. Fox distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism at the risk of his own life on 26 December 1944 in the Serchio River Valley Sector, in the…
Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee, a 1st Lt. at the time, was a Marine of Chinese descent, who demonstrated exceptional bravery during the Korean War. In November 1950, amidst heavy snowfall, he conducted a solo reconnaissance mission, using his knowledge of Mandarin to confuse and deter Chinese soldiers attacking his unit.…
Medal of Honor Citation: His company was advancing behind the tanks when it was halted by hostile machine-gun fire. Going forward alone, he rushed a machine-gun nest, killed several of the crew with his bayonet, and, standing astride his gun, held off the others until reinforcements arrived and captured them.…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his company engaged in defending a vitally important hill position well forward of the main line of resistance during an assault…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 8 September 1944, near Les Coates, Brittany, France. When the advance of flank companies of two battalions was halted by intense enemy mortar, machine-gun, and sniper fire from…
Discover the true story of Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Childers, a Native American hero whose bravery and leadership during World War II earned him the Medal of Honor. In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of this remarkable soldier, from his early days in Oklahoma to his fearless…
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