Never forget the attack on America on September 11, 2001. Honor and remember all Americans killed, and especially those who rushed into danger to help their fellow citizens.
September 10 Gordon Craig Medal of Honor
Gordon Craig posthumously received the Medal of Honor for diving on a grenade and saving his buddies’ lives. Part of the 1st Cavalry Division, fighting around the Pusan perimeter Craig was a recon scout. From Brockton, Massachusetts, Craig joined the Army in 1948. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 10 The Battle of Lake Eerie
“If a victory is to be gained, I will gain it.” said Oliver Hazard Perry at the beginning of this day 211 years ago. His American Navy delivered this victory over the British during the War of 1812 on Lake Eerie. Perry, a proud Rhode Islander, came from a naval family and was the older brother of Matthew Perry, whose … Read More
September 9 James Logan Medal of Honor
James Logan, an Army Sergeant, earned the Medal of Honor for single-handedly capturing a German machine gun team in Italy. He survived the War, earning the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Sat and the Purple Heart during his service. He passed away in 1999 in is buried in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. Read his Medal of Honor citation … Read More
September 8 Joshua Chamberlain Born
Joshua Chamberlain, the Union officer who saved the Union army at Little Round Top at Gettysburg, was born this day.
September 8 Ernest Prussian Medal of Honor
Today I am thinking about Ernest Prussman, who earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courage and leadership on this day in Brittany, France when he took part in the Battle of Brest, as part of the 13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division. American forces were clearing the Brest peninsula, west of the Normandy beaches, in order to open … Read More
September 7 Robert Maxwell Medal of Honor
Army Sergeant Robert Maxwell threw himself on a German grenade, saving his buddies’ lives. He survived the blast and later received the Medal of Honor.
September 7 Donn Porter Medal of Honor
Sergeant Donn Porter earned the Medal of Honor for his tenacious leadership in fighting off a two platoon attack on his small outpost. He killed fifteen enemy in the first attack, and six more in a follow on assault.
September 5 Gino Merli Medal of Honor
Gino Merli was a 20 year old Private First Class with the 1st Infantry Division when he earned the Medal of Honor for standing fast when his company was over run by Germans in Belgium. An Italian-American and son of a coal miner from Pennsylvania, Merli landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and later fought in the Battle of the … Read More
September 6 Benito Martinez Medal of Honor
Corporal Benito Martinez earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Korea when he single-handedly defended against a night long communist attack.