Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Bruce P. Crandall – Vietnam War, November 14, 1965

Throughout the day and into the evening, Crandall flew a total of 22 missions, most under intense enemy fire, only leaving the battlefield after providing all possible support to the infantry battalion.

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Medal of Honor: Ed W. Freeman – Vietnam War, November 14, 1965

In addition to delivering supplies, Freeman conducted 14 separate rescue missions when medical evacuation helicopters refused to enter the heavily contested area.

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Medal of Honor: John F. Baker Jr. – Vietnam War, November 5, 1966

As Baker advanced to attack two additional enemy bunkers, he and another soldier faced intense fire, and an enemy grenade knocked Baker off his feet.

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Medal of Honor: Baldomero Lopez – Korean War, September 15, 1950

Within minutes of landing, while assaulting a heavily defended North Korean bunker, Lt. Lopez demonstrated exceptional bravery.

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Medal of Honor: Nicky D. Bacon – Vietnam War, August 26, 1968

On his initial mission, the helicopter he was aboard collided with another, killing everyone onboard except Bacon and one other soldier.

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Medal of Honor: William E. Adams – Vietnam War, May 25, 1971

Fully aware of the numerous antiaircraft weapons surrounding the base and the clear weather providing the enemy a clear view of all approaches, he courageously proceeded with the mission.

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Medal of Honor: Rodney J. T. Yano – Vietnam War, January 1, 1969

The explosion ignited supplies and ammunition inside the helicopter, causing detonations and filling the aircraft with dense white smoke.