Medal of Honor: Lance Corporal José Francisco Jiménez, Vietnam War, August 28, 1969
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Medal of Honor: Lance Corporal José Francisco Jiménez, Vietnam War, August 28, 1969

A fearless Marine from Mexico City, José Francisco Jiménez led his men into the heart of a deadly ambush with unshakable resolve. His final act of courage cost him his life but saved countless others, leaving behind a legacy of honor and sacrifice.
Medal of Honor: Lee R. Hartell, Korean War, August 27, 1951
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Medal of Honor: Lee R. Hartell, Korean War, August 27, 1951

“Pinned down and mortally wounded, Lt. Lee R. Hartell refused to yield. With his last breath, he called in devastating artillery fire that saved his company from being overrun on a Korean ridgeline.”
Medal of Honor: Stephen R. Gregg, World War II, August 27, 1944
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Medal of Honor: Stephen R. Gregg, World War II, August 27, 1944

“With nothing but grit, courage, and a machine gun at his hip, Stephen R. Gregg turned the tide of battle near Montélimar, France. His fearless stand and counterattack against overwhelming German forces saved lives and secured victory.”
Medal of Honor: George E. Day, Vietnam War, August 26, 1967
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Medal of Honor: George E. Day, Vietnam War, August 26, 1967

“Shot down, crippled, tortured, and left for dead—Bud Day never quit. His escape and defiance under unimaginable conditions made him one of America’s most legendary warriors.”
Medal of Honor: Melvin O. Handrich, Korean War, August 25-26, 1950
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Medal of Honor: Melvin O. Handrich, Korean War, August 25-26, 1950

“When his company faced annihilation near Sobuk San Mountain, one man refused to yield. Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich fought for over 24 hours, wounded and outnumbered, holding the line until his last breath.”
Medal of Honor: William J. O’Brien - World War II, June 20 to July 7, 1944
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Medal of Honor: William J. O’Brien - World War II, June 20 to July 7, 1944

In the crucible of combat, when leaders fell and chaos threatened, one man stepped forward without hesitation. Staff Sergeant Nicky Daniel Bacon’s fearless leadership that turned disaster into victory, saving lives and securing the battlefield.
Medal of Honor, William W. Seay, Vietnam War, August 25, 1968
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Medal of Honor, William W. Seay, Vietnam War, August 25, 1968

“In the chaos of a deadly convoy ambush, one young sergeant turned the tide with fearless courage. Sgt. William W. Seay repeatedly exposed himself to grenades, gunfire, to protect his men—sacrificing his own life to save theirs.”
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