Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: George Rose - Boxer Rebellion - June 13-22, 1900

During the Boxer Rebellion, American sailors were trapped deep in hostile territory with little hope of reinforcement. For ten days, one seaman fought in the front ranks and risked his life to bring medical supplies through enemy lines.

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Medal of Honor: Donald D. Pucket - World War II - July 9, 1944

Above Ploesti, a crippled American bomber fought to stay aloft after heavy anti-aircraft fire. With escape still possible, one young lieutenant stayed aboard the doomed aircraft to try to save three trapped crewmates.

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Medal of Honor: Robert C. Murray - Vietnam War - June 7, 1970

Near Hiep Duc, a hidden booby trap turned a routine search into disaster. In the final second, one squad leader gave his life to save every man around him.

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Medal of Honor: Phill G. McDonald - Vietnam War - June 7, 1968

Near Kontum, a hidden enemy force pinned down his platoon under heavy fire. Already badly wounded, one young infantryman crawled toward an enemy machine gun and gave his life so his comrades could live.

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Medal of Honor: Jack G. Hanson - Korean War - June 7, 1951

In Korea, one machine gunner stayed behind alone as enemy troops overran the position. Hours later, he was found with empty weapons, a bloodied machete, and more than twenty enemy dead before him.

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Medal of Honor: Robert M. McTureous Jr. - World War II - June 7, 1945

When Marine stretcher bearers were pinned down by machine-gun fire on Okinawa, one young private refused to stay in cover. With grenades stuffed in his jacket, he charged a network of Japanese caves alone, drawing the enemyâ€™s fire so others could live.

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Medal of Honor: Howard E. Woodford - World War II - June 6-7, 1945

When a guerrilla company stalled under devastating Japanese fire, one American staff sergeant went forward to find out why. Instead, he took command, led the attack to victory, and stayed until the last round was fired.