Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Osmond Ingram

When a torpedo came toward Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Osmond Kelly Ingram's ship in World War I, he knew…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Robert H. Young

Army Cpl. Robert Harley Young was only 22 when he lost his life in Korea, but he did so…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel Sr.

Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Joseph Novosel Sr. served in three wars, including a stint in which he…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Chief Aviation Pilot Francis E. Ormsbee Jr.

While naval aviation was still in its infancy, Navy Chief Aviation Pilot Francis Edward Ormsbee Jr. was ready and willing…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Capt. Arthur J. Jackson

Marine Corps Capt. Arthur Junior Jackson was a young man in World War II when he singlehandedly blazed a path…

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President Biden Awards the Medal of Honor to Captain Larry L. Taylor for Conspicuous Gallantry – 9/5/23

President Biden Awards the Medal of Honor to Captain Larry L. Taylor, for Conspicuous Gallantry. The ceremony is scheduled to…

2 years ago

Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kenneth Walsh

Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kenneth Ambrose Walsh was considered by many to be one of the toughest, most aggressive combat…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Loren D. Hagen

Army Capt. Loren Douglas Hagen joined the Green Berets during the Vietnam War so he could find a childhood friend…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph Ozbourn

Service members caught in a firefight will do whatever they can to protect their comrades. Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph William Ozbourn…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Oscar Nelson

When a boiler exploded on Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Oscar Frederick Nelson's gunboat in 1905, he didn't hesitate to…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Charles Pendleton

When brave men are overwhelmed by an enemy in battle, they tend to square off like they have no choice…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. William B. Hincks

During the Civil War, a unit's battle flag was of critical importance. It led men into the fight and gave…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Carlos C. Ogden

It takes a lot of bravery to move ahead in battle by yourself. That's what Army Maj. Carlos Carnes Ogden…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Francis Brownell

At the beginning of the Civil War, Army 1st Lt. Francis Edwin Brownell avenged the death of his unit's colonel…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Maj. Henry Courtney Jr.

World War II Marine Corps Maj. Henry Alexius Courtney Jr. never gave up on his objective as he led a…

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