Vincent Capodanno, a Navy chaplain, showed incredible leadership & selflessness in tending to wounded Marines during an intense firefight with the Viet Cong. He was mortally wounded and later received the Medal of Honor.

The American flag is flown in battle for the first time during a skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, MD.

Army Captain Matt Urban received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary and repeated leadership over a four month period.

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.

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!

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:

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!

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