Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Rodney J. Evans – Vietnam War, July 18, 1969

Evans absorbed the full force of the blast, sacrificing himself to shield his squad from almost certain death or injury. His final act was one of instinctive bravery and pure selflessness

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Medal of Honor: Matej Kocak – World War I, July 18, 1918

When his battalion's advance was suddenly halted by a well-hidden enemy machine gun nest, the situation grew dire. The terrain offered little cover, and withering fire from multiple enemy positions pinned down the advancing Americans.

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Medal of Honor: Daniel R. Edwards – World War I, July 18, 1918

On July 18, 1918, during the fierce Allied counteroffensive near Soissons, Private First Class Daniel R. Edwards exhibited extraordinary valor in one of the most grueling and dangerous phases of World War I.

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Medal of Honor: George Dilboy – World War I, July 18, 1918

With complete disregard for his own safety, Dilboy charged forward alone, braving a hail of bullets. Though he was hit and gravely wounded, he reached the enemy emplacement and, using his rifle and bayonet, killed two of the German gunners.

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Medal of Honor: Louis Cukela – World War I, July 18, 1918

Sergeant Louis Cukela, one of the rare individuals to receive both the Army and Navy Medals of Honor for the same action during World War I

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Medal of Honor: Charles F. Pendleton – Korean War, July 17, 1953

As enemy troops advanced on his position, Pendleton unleashed a torrent of machine gun fire—cutting down approximately 15 enemy soldiers and disrupting the assault with a hail of grenades.

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Medal of Honor: David C. Waybur – World War II, July 17, 1943

Rather than retreat or surrender, Waybur dispersed his vehicles, ordered his men to open fire with every available .30 and .50 caliber machine gun, and directed the firefight.