Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: William J. Crawford, World War II, September 13, 1943

As the 36th Infantry Division clawed its way upward, German machineguns dug into terraces spat out lethal fire, cutting down men and halting the advance. In the middle of the storm stood Private William J. Crawford.

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Medal of Honor: Arnold L. Bjorklund, World War II, September 13, 1943

The steep slopes of Hill 424 outside Altavilla, Italy, were alive with enemy fire. German machineguns swept the hillside with withering bursts, cutting down men of the 36th Infantry Division as they clawed for every yard of ground.

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Medal of Honor: Kenneth D. Bailey, World War II, September 12–13, 1942

As superior enemy forces battered the main line, Bailey directed his men to cover its withdrawal, then extended his own line to plug the gap.

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Medal of Honor: Jerome A. Sudut, Korean War, September 12, 1951

He charged the bunker not once, but twice—alone, wounded, and unrelenting

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Medal of Honor: George H. Ramer, Korean War, September 12, 1951

He led his Marines into the teeth of fire—and stayed behind so they could live

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Medal of Honor: Frederick W. Mausert III, Korean War, September 12, 1951

He ran through minefields and enemy fire to save his wounded men. Refusing evacuation even after multiple wounds, Sgt. Frederick W. Mausert III led bayonet charges up Hill 673 until he fell in the final assault.

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Medal of Honor: Raymond Zussman, World War II, September 12, 1944

Alone in the streets of France, armed only with a carbine, 2nd Lt. Raymond Zussman led tanks and infantry to victory—killing 18 enemy and capturing 92 more in a single day.