Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Donald D. Pucket – July 8, 1944

Ignoring the pleas of others to save himself, Lt. Pucket remained aboard, refusing to leave the terrified men behind. He was last seen desperately attempting to stabilize the doomed aircraft, still fighting for control.

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Medal of Honor: Richard T. Shea, Jr. – July 8, 1953

In the final brutal days of the Korean War, First Lieutenant Richard T. Shea Jr. became the embodiment of selfless leadership on the contested ridgeline known as Pork Chop Hill.

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Medal of Honor: Grant Frederick Timmerman – World War II, July 8, 1944

Without hesitation, Timmerman threw himself over the opening, using his body to shield his crew from the blast. He died instantly—sacrificing himself so that others might live.

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Medal of Honor: Ted T. Tanouye – World War II, July 7, 1944

Facing entrenched German positions and suffering a severe wound to his arm, Tanouye refused to falter. He singlehandedly took out multiple enemy machine gun and pistol nests, crawling forward under fire.

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Medal of Honor: William J. O’Brien – World War II, June 20 to July 7, 1944

O’Brien was always at the front, always in danger, and always determined to bring victory. His boldness inspired his men, and his actions saved countless lives during some of the island’s bloodiest fighting.

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Kaoru Moto – Medal of Honor, World War II July 7, 1944

Though wounded by a sniper, he self-administered first aid and pressed forward. En route to seek medical care, Moto discovered another enemy machine gun nest.

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Thomas A. Baker – Medal of Honor, July 7, 1944, Battle of Saipan

He asked to be propped against a tree with a loaded pistol. He was later found at that spot, his empty pistol in hand, surrounded by eight dead Japanese soldiers—each a testament to his unflinching stand