Wounded and ordered to evacuate, one infantry squad leader returned to the line—holding against tanks, rescuing the wounded, and fighting until every round was gone.
With a burning transport exploding beside him, one naval commander held his ship steady alongside the flames—refusing to pull away until every living soul was saved.
Under relentless fire and outnumbered, one cavalryman ran again and again into open ground to save the wounded—then held the line alone for two hours so they could live.
Armed with a rocket launcher and six rounds, one infantryman stepped out alone under tank fire—and destroyed five enemy tanks to hold the line on Leyte.
Facing a well-entrenched enemy position, one squad leader completed the mission—and when grenades landed among his men, chose to give his life to save theirs.
Wounded again and again at the head of an armored column, one young officer refused evacuation—directing antitank guns under fire and ensuring his unit could fight on before allowing himself to be carried from the field.
Wounded again and again in brutal hand-to-hand fighting, one infantry officer refused to relinquish command—pressing the assault with rifle and bayonet until a Japanese strongpoint that had stalled the advance for two days was finally broken.
