Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel – Vietnam War, January 8, 1968

As the chopper neared its drop point, two rockets tore through the sky, exploding nearby and blasting the aircraft out of control. The wreck slammed into the ground. Wetzel was hurled from the wreckage, gravely wounded.

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Medal of Honor: Richard A. Anderson – Vietnam War, August 24, 1969

Despite being severely wounded in both legs and knocked to the ground during the initial attack, Lance Corporal Anderson assumed a prone position and continued to deliver intense suppressive fire, striving to repel the enemy assault.

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Medal of Honor: Forrest L. Vosler – WWII, December 20, 1943

Technical Sergeant Forrest L. Vosler was one of just four enlisted airmen awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II.

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Medal of Honor: Gerald O. Young – Vietnam War, November 8–9, 1967

Illuminated by flares dropped from a C-130 Hercules, the first rescue helicopter, HH3E Jolly 29, successfully retrieved three survivors but was forced to retreat under intense enemy fire.

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Medal of Honor: James E. Williams – Vietnam War, October 31, 1966

Amidst the fierce battle, BM1 Williams displayed extraordinary bravery, exposing himself to the enemy’s relentless fire to direct his patrol's counterattack and inspire his men.

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Medal of Honor: Sammy L. Davis – Vietnam War, November 18, 1967

Detecting a nearby enemy position, SGT Davis grabbed a machine gun and provided covering fire for his gun crew as they attempted to bring direct artillery fire onto the enemy.

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Medal of Honor: Hilliard A. Wilbanks – Vietnam War, February 24, 1967

Recognizing that close air support would not arrive in time to prevent the rangers' annihilation, Capt. Wilbanks made the selfless decision to assume a close-support role.