Medal of Honor Recipient Articles

Medal of Honor: Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano, Korean War, September 1, 1951

Wounded, outnumbered, and cut off, one soldier chose to stay and fight alone so his comrades could live. On September 1, 1951, Private First Class Anthony T. Kahoʻohanohano of Hawaii held his ground near Chupa-ri, Korea, fighting to the last breath.

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Medal of Honor: David M. Smith, Korean War, September 1, 1950

When a massive enemy force threatened to break through American lines near Yongsan, Korea, one man climbed onto the exposed turret of a tank and refused to yield. Sergeant First Class Charles W. Turner fought until his last breath

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Medal of Honor: David M. Smith, Korean War, September 1, 1950

At just 19 years old, Private First Class Luther H. Story of Buena Vista, Georgia, made a stand on the Naktong River line that has echoed through history.

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Medal of Honor: David M. Smith, Korean War, September 1, 1950

In the desperate fighting near Yongsan, Korea, Private First Class David M. Smith made the ultimate sacrifice on September 1, 1950, when he threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades. His selfless act of courage became a shining example of devotion t

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Medal of Honor: Frederick F., Korean War, September 1, 1950

On the bloody ridgelines of Korea, First Lieutenant Frederick F. Henry stood alone against a superior enemy force, choosing to sacrifice himself so that his platoon might live.

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Medal of Honor: Thomas John Ryan, Great Kanto Earthquake, Japan, September 1, 1923

In the ruins of Yokohama after the devastating 1923 earthquake, one young U.S. Navy officer braved fire and collapse to save a trapped civilian. Ensign Thomas John Ryan risked his life to carry a woman out of the burning Grand Hotel, his heroism standing

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Medal of Honor: William F. Lyell, Korean War Date of Action, August 31, 1951

In the steep, blood-soaked hills of Korea, courage was measured in seconds—and Corporal William F. Lyell spent his last moments giving every one of them for his men. When pinned down by fierce enemy fire, Lyell led from the front.