Medal of Honor: George E. Day, Vietnam War, August 26, 1967
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Medal of Honor: George E. Day, Vietnam War, August 26, 1967

“Shot down, crippled, tortured, and left for dead—Bud Day never quit. His escape and defiance under unimaginable conditions made him one of America’s most legendary warriors.”
Medal of Honor: Melvin O. Handrich, Korean War, August 25–26, 1950
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Medal of Honor: Melvin O. Handrich, Korean War, August 25–26, 1950

“When his company faced annihilation near Sobuk San Mountain, one man refused to yield. Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich fought for over 24 hours, wounded and outnumbered, holding the line until his last breath.”
Medal of Honor: William J. O’Brien – World War II, June 20 to July 7, 1944
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Medal of Honor: William J. O’Brien – World War II, June 20 to July 7, 1944

In the crucible of combat, when leaders fell and chaos threatened, one man stepped forward without hesitation. Staff Sergeant Nicky Daniel Bacon’s fearless leadership that turned disaster into victory, saving lives and securing the battlefield.
Medal of Honor, William W. Seay, Vietnam War, August 25, 1968
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Medal of Honor, William W. Seay, Vietnam War, August 25, 1968

“In the chaos of a deadly convoy ambush, one young sergeant turned the tide with fearless courage. Sgt. William W. Seay repeatedly exposed himself to grenades, gunfire, to protect his men—sacrificing his own life to save theirs.”
Medal of Honor, Harold A. Garman, World War II, August 25, 1944
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Medal of Honor, Harold A. Garman, World War II, August 25, 1944

“When wounded comrades were trapped in the middle of the Seine under enemy machine-gun fire, one medic dove headlong into the river. Pvt. Harold Garman swam through a storm of bullets to drag them to safety, saving lives at the cost of his own peril.”
Medal of Honor, Alvin P. Carey, World War II, August 23, 1944
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Medal of Honor, Alvin P. Carey, World War II, August 23, 1944

“On a bitter slope in Brittany, one man chose to advance alone into the storm of fire. With only his grenades and his will, Staff Sergeant Alvin Carey silenced a deadly pillbox and turned the tide of battle for his comrades.”
Medal of Honor, Marvin R. Young – Vietnam War – August 21, 1968
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Medal of Honor, Marvin R. Young – Vietnam War – August 21, 1968

Amid the chaos of Vietnam’s jungles, one young Texan made a last stand to save his brothers in arms. He fought with broken body and unyielding spirit, giving everything so others might live.
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