PFC Arthur Jackson earned the Medal of Honor for a ferocious one man assault on Peleliu in which he destroyed twelve pill boxes and killed over 50 Japanese soldiers.
September 17 Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam, where the Union narrowly defeated the Confederacy and stopped Lee’s push through Maryland.
September 15 Carlton Rouh Medal of Honor
First Lieutenant Carlton Rouh earned the Medal of Honor for saving several Marines lives by throwing himself on a grenade at Peleliu. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 14 “Red” Mike Edson Medal of Honor
Marine Colonel “Red Mike” Edson received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership on Guadalcanal. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 14 Edgar Lloyd Medal of Honor
Army Lieutenant Edgar Lloyd received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership in fighting off a German counter-аttасk.. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 13 Kenneth Bailey Medal of Honor
Kenneth Bailey, a Marine Raider Company Commander, received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership defending Henderson Field.
September 13 The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key witnesses the British assault on Fort McHenry and notes that the American flag was still flying at daybreak, inspiring him to write the national anthem.
September 13 Almond Fisher Medal of Honor
Army Lieutenant Almond Fisher received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership in fighting off a German counter-attack. Fisher survived the War and served for 19 years in the New York National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 12 Francis Clark Medal of Honor
Army Sergeant Francis Clark showed exceptional leadership, rescuing two pinned down platoons and overrunning german defenses and earning the Medal of Honor.