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 the enemy while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division from 31 January to 6 February 1968, in…
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 a Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004,…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as platoon corpsman serving with the 3d Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 28 February 1945. Constantly…
Medal of Honor Citation: Sergeant First Class Bennie G. Adkins distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces, during combat operations…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/svLbo9Z66Fk USAF Sgt. John Levitow displayed uncommon valor while serving aboard Spooky 71, as a loadmaster during the Vietnam War. Badly wounded and facing certain death, John heroically pushed away his fears and saved the nine men aboard the aircraft. For his actions that…
USAF Sgt. John Levitow displayed uncommon valor while serving aboard Spooky 71, as a loadmaster during the Vietnam War. Badly wounded and facing certain death, John heroically pushed away his fears and saved the nine men aboard the aircraft. For his actions that day, John earned the Medal of Honor…
Medal of Honor Citation: Maj. Sebille distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During an attack on a camouflaged area containing a concentration of enemy troops, artillery, and armored vehicles, Maj. Sebille's F-51 aircraft was severely damaged…
Medal of Honor Citation: While his company was crossing the Meuse River and canal at a bridgehead opposite Clery-le-Petit, the bridge over the canal was destroyed by shell fire and Capt. Allworth's command became separated, part of it being on the east bank of the canal and the remainder on…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while interned as a prisoner of war of the enemy Japanese in the city of Makassar, Celebes, Netherlands East Indies, in April 1942. Acting instantly on behalf of…
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 a fire team leader in Company E, in action against enemy aggressor forces. While advancing with his platoon in an attack against well-concealed and heavily…
Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the U.S.S. Squalus on 23 May 1939. During the rescue operations, Badders, as senior member of the rescue chamber crew, made the last extremely hazardous trip of…
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, were pivotal events that marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Tensions between the American colonies and British authorities had been escalating due to issues of taxation, representation, and British attempts to assert control. The conflict erupted when…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Specialist Four Leonard L. Alvarado distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with Company D,…
As a battlefield nurse in the Philippines during World War II, Colonel Ruby Bradley was captured by the Japanese and held as a prisoner of war for over three years. Despite harsh conditions, she continued to care for fellow prisoners and even risked her life to smuggle medicine. In the…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a rifleman, Second Platoon, Company F, Second Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division, in Vietnam on 28 February 1967. Company F was advancing in dense jungle northwest…
Medal of Honor Citation: He was air commander and leader of more than 2,000 heavy bombers in a strike against German airfields on 24 December 1944. En route to the target, the failure of 1 engine forced him to relinquish his place at the head of the formation. In order…
Medal of Honor Citation: Capt. Walmsley distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While flying a B-26 aircraft on a night combat mission with the objective of developing new tactics, Capt. Walmsley sighted an enemy supply train…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 5 and 6 April 1945. At 0500 hours on 5 April 1945, Lieutenant Baker advanced at…
In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, explore the incredible true story of US Army Sergeant Alvin York, a man who initially resisted fighting in World War I due to his religious beliefs against violence. Guided by his faith, York would later display exceptional courage on the battlefield.…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/VDD_IjZTFrg In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, we present the riveting true story of United States Army Sgt. Henry Johnson, a WWI hero who faced overwhelming odds in combat, standing his ground against an enemy force of approximately 36 men, nearly…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/aDOk31DeMH4 Join us on this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast for a compelling true story as we pay tribute to an emblem of selfless courage and dedication, USAF SSgt William Pitsenbarger. Known as an exceptional Pararescueman during the Vietnam War, Pitsenbarger is…
On this episode of Duty & Valor you'll hear the story of US Army Tsgt. William Bader, a man who was awarded a Silver Star for saving the life of a fellow soldier. He was a hero to his nation and I'm honored to tell you his story. 🎵 Music…
Medal of Honor Citation: Captain William D. Swenson distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on September 8, 2009. On that morning, more…
On this episode of Duty & Valor you'll hear the story of US Army Tsgt. William Bader, a man who was awarded a Silver Star for saving the life of a fellow soldier. He was a hero to his nation and I'm honored to tell you his story. 🔹 Subscribe…