Johnnie Hutchins selflessly sacrificed himself to steer his ship away from a Japanese torpedo, though horribly wounded, earning the Medal of Honor posthumously.
September 3 American Flag Flown In Battle For The First Time
The American flag is flown in battle for the first time during a skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, MD.
September 3 Matt Urban Medal of Honor
Army Captain Matt Urban received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary and repeated leadership over a four month period.
September 2 Daniel Lee Medal of Honor
Army Lieutenant Daniel Lee beat back a strong counter-attacking German force, killing or driving off a mortar team. He later received the Medal of Honor.
September 1 David Smith Medal of Honor
David Smith earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Korea when he jumped on a grenade, saving the lives of five fellow soldiers. Read his Medal of Honor citation, and honor and remember him!
August 31 Ernest Louma Medal of Honor
Ernest Kouma, a Staff Sergeant and tank commander, fought off successive North Korean attacks at the Naktong River, keeping the enemy from crossing. He earned the Medal of Honor a for his courageous stand and outstanding leadership. Honor and remember him! Read his Medal of Honor citation:
August 30 Kenneth Walsh Medal of Honor
Marine fighter pilot Kenneth Walsh received the Medal of Honor for his courageous leadership over the Solomon Islands throughout August 1943. Read his Medal of Honor citation and honor and remember him!
August 29 John McVeigh Medal of Honor
John McVeigh earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership when his company was overrun by Germans near Brest, France. McVeigh stood in the open to direct machine gun fire. When he was out of ammunition, he charged the Germans with a knife, killing one before he was struck down. Honor and remember him! Read his Medal of Honor … Read More
August 28 Jose Jimenez Medal of Honor
Lance Corporal Jose Jimenez posthumously earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership and sacrifice in Vietnam. Ambushed by North Vietnamese troops, Jimenez aggressively assaulted through the enemy, destroying several positions and giving his fellow Marines the space to regroup. Honor and remember him!
August 27 Stephen Gregg Medal of Honor
Stephen Gregg earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership during the battle around Montellmar, France. Gregg covered a medic who was evacuating wounded soldiers, escaped capture by the Germans and recaptured a mortar position. Read his Medal of Honor citation, and honor and remember him!