Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Lewis Albanese – Vietnam War– December 1, 1966

In a deadly Vietnam trench, a soldier charged the enemy, killed snipers, fought hand-to-hand, and sacrificed his life to protect his platoon’s advance.

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William G. Windrich – Korean War – December 1, 1950

On a frozen hillside near Yudam-ni, one platoon sergeant repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire, led assaults, rescued wounded Marines, and directed defensive positions while wounded, ultimately sacrificing his life to protect his men and hold the line.

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Don C. Faith, Jr. – Korea – November 27 to December 1, 1950

At Chosin Reservoir, a battalion commander braved enemy fire, led counterattacks, and inspired his men until mortally wounded, exemplifying extraordinary leadership.

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Hammett L. Bowen, Jr. – Vietnam War – June 27, 1969

During an enemy ambush in Binh Duong Province, one platoon sergeant threw himself onto a live grenade to shield his men, sacrificing his life in a split-second act of selfless heroism that saved three comrades.

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Carl L. Sitter – Korea war– November 29–30, 1950

On a snow-covered hill near Hagaru-ri, a wounded Marine commander moved along the lines under relentless fire, reorganized his troops, and repelled repeated counterattacks—saving the position and inflicting heavy enemy losses.

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Charles George – Korea war– November 30, 1952

On a rugged Korean hillside, one soldier shielded his comrades from a grenade with no regard for his own life, absorbing the blast and saving the lives of two fellow Marines in a split-second act of selfless heroism.

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William E. Barber – Korea War – November 28 to December 2, 1950

On a frozen Chosin Reservoir pass, a Marine commander, severely wounded, refused to retreat—directing his company from a stretcher under repeated enemy assaults and holding the only escape route, safeguarding thousands of Marines.