Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Thomas J. Hudner Jr. – Korean War – December 4, 1950

When his wingman crashed at Chosin, a Navy pilot refused to leave—deliberately crash-landing beside him in subzero mountains and braving fire, cold, and enemy troops to save his friend.

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Medal of Honor: Raymond G. Davis – Korean War – December 1–4, 1950

In the frozen mountains near Hagaru-ri, a battalion commander led night attacks through blizzard-held ridges to rescue a trapped company — then seized the pass that let two Marine regiments escape.

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Medal of Honor: John U. D. Page – Korean War – November 29 to December 10, 1950

For twelve days at Chosin, an artillery officer answered every crisis and finally charged alone to save a convoy, falling mortally wounded.

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Medal of Honor: Ellis R. Weicht – World War II – December 3, 1944

Knowing his platoon couldn’t advance, one young infantryman shed his gear, sprinted alone across open ground, and charged five machineguns—breaking the position and clearing the way for his company.

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Medal of Honor: Robert T. Henry – World War II – December 3, 1944

Knowing his platoon couldn’t advance, a young infantryman shed his gear, sprinted alone across open ground, and charged five machineguns—forcing the enemy to break and clearing the way forward.

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Robert R. Leisy – Vietnam War– December 2, 1969

In Phuoc Long, a platoon leader exposed himself to enemy fire and shielded his men from a sniper’s rocket, saving lives and enabling a safe withdrawal.

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James E. Johnson – Korean War – December 2, 1950

At Yudam-ni, a squad leader led a provisional platoon under relentless fire, directing his men and engaging in hand-to-hand combat, ensuring their survival and successful maneuver.