Medal of Honor: Leon W. Johnson - World War II, August 1st 1944
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Medal of Honor: Leon W. Johnson - World War II, August 1st 1944

Despite overwhelming odds and knowing full well the price he might pay, Johnson's calm leadership and utter refusal to abandon the mission saved countless lives and helped cripple a vital artery of the Nazi war machine
Medal of Honor: Lloyd Herbert “Pete” Hughes - World War II, August 1st 1944
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Medal of Honor: Lloyd Herbert “Pete” Hughes - World War II, August 1st 1944

Plunging through the inferno, flying a leaking gas can into a volcano, Hughes released his bombs with pinpoint accuracy—hitting his target squarely.
Medal of Honor: John L. Jerstad - World War II, August 1st 1944
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Medal of Honor: John L. Jerstad - World War II, August 1st 1944

He had already flown his share of combat. He wasn’t even part of the unit anymore. But when the time came to lead the 93rd Bomb Group through the jaws of hell, Jerstad volunteered,
Medal of Honor: Addison Earl Baker - World War II, August 1st 1944
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Medal of Honor: Addison Earl Baker - World War II, August 1st 1944

“The Fire Over Ploesti: Addison Baker’s Final Flight” Baker’s B-24 Liberator, Hell's Wench, was in the lead position. His was the ship the others would follow, the one that would guide the formation through smoke.

Medal of Honor: Rodger Wilton Younge - World War II, July 31, 1944
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Medal of Honor: Rodger Wilton Younge - World War II, July 31, 1944

“A Single Man Against the Gun: The Last Stand of Rodger W. Young”
Medal of Honor: Lawson Paterson Ramage - World War II, July 31, 1944
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Medal of Honor: Lawson Paterson Ramage - World War II, July 31, 1944

“Riding the Bridge into Hell: Most submarine captains in 1944 attacked from depth. Not Ramage. He ordered a full-speed surface run right into the heart of the convoy—ten ships strong, bristling with escorts and firepower.
Medal of Honor: Gerry H. Kisters - World War II, July 31, 1944
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Medal of Honor: Gerry H. Kisters - World War II, July 31, 1944

Bullets tore into him. Once. Twice. A third time. Then a fourth. And fifth. His legs were shot out from under him. His right arm mangled. But still, he dragged himself forward—inch by agonizing inch
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