Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: John L. Jerstad – World War II, August 1st 1944

He had already flown his share of combat. He wasn’t even part of the unit anymore. But when the time came to lead the 93rd Bomb Group through the jaws of hell, Jerstad volunteered,

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Medal of Honor: Addison Earl Baker – World War II, August 1st 1944

“The Fire Over Ploesti: Addison Baker’s Final Flight” Baker’s B-24 Liberator, Hell's Wench, was in the lead position. His was the ship the others would follow, the one that would guide the formation through smoke.

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Medal of Honor: Rodger Wilton Younge – World War II, July 31, 1944

“A Single Man Against the Gun: The Last Stand of Rodger W. Young”

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Medal of Honor: Lawson Paterson Ramage – World War II, July 31, 1944

“Riding the Bridge into Hell: Most submarine captains in 1944 attacked from depth. Not Ramage. He ordered a full-speed surface run right into the heart of the convoy—ten ships strong, bristling with escorts and firepower.

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Medal of Honor: Gerry H. Kisters – World War II, July 31, 1944

Bullets tore into him. Once. Twice. A third time. Then a fourth. And fifth. His legs were shot out from under him. His right arm mangled. But still, he dragged himself forward—inch by agonizing inch

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Medal of Honor: Joseph William Ozbourn – World War II, July 30, 1944

"The Grenade in His Hands" Without hesitation, he pulled the grenade to his chest, turned away from his comrades, and threw himself to the ground. The explosion tore through him—but spared the lives of the men beside him.

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Medal of Honor: Richard W. O’Neil – World War I, July 30, 1918

"Bleeding But Unbowed" Refusing to yield, O’Neil continued to command his detachment even as blood poured from his wounds. He drove his men forward, inspiring them to hold fast and press the attack.