Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Donald J. Gott – World War II (Air Mission) – November 9, 1944

Engulfed in flames over Germany, one bomber crew faced a choice between survival and sacrifice. First Lieutenant Donald J. Gott chose to die at the controls so that one wounded man might live.

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Medal of Honor: Ludovicus M. M. Van Iersel – World War I – November 9, 1918

In the final days of the Great War, Sergeant Ludovicus M. M. Van Iersel braved gunfire and a shattered bridge, crawling through darkness across a deadly river to uncover the truth that turned the tide of battle.

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Medal of Honor: Harold I. Johnston – World War I – November 9, 1918

When others hesitated before the icy waters of the Meuse, one soldier dove in. Sergeant Harold I. Johnston swam through enemy fire to gather vital intelligence—and returned to tell the tale.

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Medal of Honor: David B. Barkeley – World War I – November 9, 1918

When volunteers were needed to cross a deadly river under fire, one soldier didn’t hesitate. Private David B. Barkeley swam the Meuse to gather intelligence — and never made it back.

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Medal of Honor: Robert D. Reem – Korean War – November 6, 1950

Pinned down on a frozen Korean hillside, one young Marine made an instant decision — and gave his life so others could live. Second Lieutenant Robert D. Reem saw a grenade fall among his men and chose courage over survival.

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Medal of Honor: Turney W. Leonard – World War II – November 4–6, 1944

For three brutal days in Germany’s Hürtgen Forest, one young officer stood alone against chaos and armor. Wounded and outgunned, First Lieutenant Turney W. Leonard fought on until his final breath — and stopped a German breakthrough.

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Medal of Honor: Robert F. Foley – Vietnam War – November 5, 1966

In the tangled jungles of Vietnam, one young captain led from the front — through explosions, chaos, and fire. Captain Robert F. Foley turned certain defeat into victory by sheer courage and example.