Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

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.

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Medal of Honor: Jerry W. Wickam – Vietnam War, January 6, 1968

Upon locating a second enemy bunker, Cpl. Wickam braved intense enemy fire to assault the position, killing one enemy soldier and capturing another.

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Medal of Honor: Walter J. Marm Jr. – Vietnam War, November 14, 1965

Faced with four enemy soldiers advancing on his platoon’s position, he quickly took action, moving under heavy fire to eliminate the threat. His swift, decisive response saved his platoon from being overrun.

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Medal of Honor: Bruce P. Crandall – Vietnam War, November 14, 1965

Throughout the day and into the evening, Crandall flew a total of 22 missions, most under intense enemy fire, only leaving the battlefield after providing all possible support to the infantry battalion.

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Medal of Honor: Ed W. Freeman – Vietnam War, November 14, 1965

In addition to delivering supplies, Freeman conducted 14 separate rescue missions when medical evacuation helicopters refused to enter the heavily contested area.

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Medal of Honor: John F. Baker Jr. – Vietnam War, November 5, 1966

As Baker advanced to attack two additional enemy bunkers, he and another soldier faced intense fire, and an enemy grenade knocked Baker off his feet.

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Medal of Honor: Baldomero Lopez – Korean War, September 15, 1950

Within minutes of landing, while assaulting a heavily defended North Korean bunker, Lt. Lopez demonstrated exceptional bravery.