Medal of Honor, Stephen W. Pless, Vietnam War, August 19, 1967
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Medal of Honor, Stephen W. Pless, Vietnam War, August 19, 1967

“When a group of downed American aviators was about to be executed on a hostile beach in Vietnam, Major Stephen W. Pless chose to act. Against impossible odds, he piloted his UH-1E Huey into a wall of enemy fire, landed under the guns of the enemy."
Medal of Honor, Frank R. Fratellenico, Vietnam War, August 19, 1970
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Medal of Honor, Frank R. Fratellenico, Vietnam War, August 19, 1970

“In the chaos of battle, when a live grenade slipped from his hand, Corporal Frank R. Fratellenico had only a split second to decide. Instead of saving himself, he threw his body upon the grenade—giving his life."
Medal of Honor, Masato Nakae, World War II, August 19, 1944
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Medal of Honor, Masato Nakae, World War II, August 19, 1944

“In the hills near Pisa, Italy, one soldier stood alone against overwhelming odds. Though wounded and outnumbered, Private Masato Nakae refused to yield, holding his position with grenades, rifle fire, and sheer determination until the enemy broke."
Medal of Honor, Joe C. Paul, Vietnam War, August 18, 1965
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Medal of Honor, Joe C. Paul, Vietnam War, August 18, 1965

“Pinned down in a rice paddy near Chu Lai, five wounded Marines lay exposed under brutal enemy fire. Lance Corporal Joe C. Paul charged forward alone, shielding his comrades and laying down fire until he collapsed, mortally wounded."
Medal of Honor, Robert E. O’Malley, Vietnam War, August 18, 1965
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Medal of Honor, Robert E. O’Malley, Vietnam War, August 18, 1965

“At An Cu’ong 2, Sgt. Robert O’Malley led his squad through withering fire, personally killing eight Viet Cong and refusing evacuation despite three wounds. His courage and leadership set the tone for Marines."
Medal of Honor, Clyde Thomason, World War II, August 17-18, 1942
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Medal of Honor, Clyde Thomason, World War II, August 17-18, 1942

“At Makin Island, Sgt. Clyde Thomason led from the front, inspiring his fellow Raiders with fearless action until he fell in the assault. His sacrifice helped secure one of the first blows against the Japanese in the Pacific War.”
Medal of Honor, Ralph Cheli, World War II, August 18, 1943
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Medal of Honor, Ralph Cheli, World War II, August 18, 1943

“With his aircraft in flames and escape still possible, Maj. Ralph Cheli chose instead to lead his squadron straight into the teeth of enemy fire. His final act of leadership ensured the success of the mission, even as it cost him his life.”
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