Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Fred Henry McGuire, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

In the ambush at Mundang, Hospital Apprentice Fred H. McGuire emptied his rifle, then fought hand-to-hand with its stock. Wounded himself, he treated the injured under fire and saved two comrades from death.

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Medal of Honor: Bolden Reush Harrison, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

When his comrades were ambushed by charging Moros on Basilan, Seaman Bolden R. Harrison rushed forward with a shotgun. Blasting three attackers at point-blank range, he helped rout the enemy and secure victory for his embattled party.

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Medal of Honer: John Hugh Catherwood, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

Advancing into an ambush on Basilan, Ordinary Seaman John H. Catherwood was struck down almost instantly. Though gravely wounded and unable to rise, he rallied to defend his leader and fought desperately against overwhelming odds until the enemy was route

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Medal of Honer: Jose Nisperos, Philippine Insurrection, September 24, 1911

Grievously wounded and unable to stand, Private Jose Nisperos of the Philippine Scouts propped himself up and continued firing with one hand until the enemy was driven off. His determination saved his comrades from annihilation and desecration.

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Medal of Honor: Harmon L. Slaton, World War II, September 23, 1943

Alone and under fire, Corporal Harmon L. Slaton destroyed three enemy machine-gun nests near Oliveto, Italy. With bayonet, grenades, and rifle fire, he saved two platoons pinned to the ground and gave his division back the initiative.

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Medal of Honor: Ernest Childers, World War II, September 22, 1943

Despite a fractured foot, Second Lieutenant Ernest Childers led his men up a hill under fire at Oliveto, Italy. Alone, he killed snipers, silenced machine-gun nests, and captured an enemy observer—his courage inspiring all who followed.

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Medal of Honor: Orville Emil Bloch, World War II, September 22, 1944

Alone under fire, First Lieutenant Orville E. Bloch stormed five enemy nests, captured 19 Germans, and reignited his battalion’s stalled advance in Italy.