Medal of Honor: Joseph E. Schaefer, World War II, September 24, 1944
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Medal of Honor: Joseph E. Schaefer, World War II, September 24, 1944

Staff Sergeant Joseph E. Schaefer held a crossroads near Stolberg, cutting down waves of attackers from a ruined house. When flanked, he charged alone killing, wounding, or capturing dozens and stopping the assault.
Medal of Honor: Jacob Volz, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911
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Medal of Honor: Jacob Volz, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

When a scout party was cut down in an ambush on Basilan, Carpenter’s Mate Third Class Jacob Volz rushed to their aid. With his rifle blazing, he cut down several Moros and helped drive off the rest, ensuring the survival of his comrades.
Medal of Honor: Henry William Henrechon, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911
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Medal of Honor: Henry William Henrechon, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

When his rifle jammed in the midst of an ambush, Machinist’s Mate Second Class Henry W. Henrechon smashed it over an attacker’s head, then drew his pistol and charged the enemy. His ferocity under fire helped rout the Moros at Mundang.
Medal of Honor: Fred Henry McGuire, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911
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Medal of Honor: Fred Henry McGuire, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

In the ambush at Mundang, Hospital Apprentice Fred H. McGuire emptied his rifle, then fought hand-to-hand with its stock. Wounded himself, he treated the injured under fire and saved two comrades from death.
Medal of Honor: Bolden Reush Harrison, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911
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Medal of Honor: Bolden Reush Harrison, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

When his comrades were ambushed by charging Moros on Basilan, Seaman Bolden R. Harrison rushed forward with a shotgun. Blasting three attackers at point-blank range, he helped rout the enemy and secure victory for his embattled party.
Medal of Honer: John Hugh Catherwood, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911
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Medal of Honer: John Hugh Catherwood, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

Advancing into an ambush on Basilan, Ordinary Seaman John H. Catherwood was struck down almost instantly. Though gravely wounded and unable to rise, he rallied to defend his leader and fought desperately against overwhelming odds until the enemy was route
Medal of Honer: Jose Nisperos, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911
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Medal of Honer: Jose Nisperos, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

Grievously wounded and unable to stand, Private Jose Nisperos of the Philippine Scouts propped himself up and continued firing with one hand until the enemy was driven off. His determination saved his comrades from annihilation and desecration.
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