March 15 Guilford Courthouse

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse, took place on this day, in 1781, when British regulars defeated American militia and Continentals in North Carolina. Though an American loss, the battle cost Lord Cornwallis a quarter of his force and led the British general to concentrate his forces in Virginia.

March 16 Franklin Pierce Medal of Honor

Naval Corpsman Francis Pierce received the Medal of Honor on Iwo Jima, saving several Marines by exposing himself to Japanese fire and carrying another Marine on his back across 200 yards of open terrain under heavy fire. Honor and remember!

March 15 Silvestre Herrera Medal of Honor

Silvestre Herrera earned the Medal of Honor on this day in France when he destroyed two German strong points by himself, pressing on and laying accurate machine gun fire even after his leg had been severed by a land mine. He received the Medal of Honor from President Truman on August 23, 1945. Honor and remember him!

March 13 Harry Michael Medal of Honor

Harry Michael earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Germany, when he single-handedly knocked out two German machine gun emplacements, and then led his platoon in coordinated attacks against SS troops. He was killed the next day by a sniper. Honor and remember him. Michael joined the Army from Indiana, and was serving with the 80th Infantry Division on March … Read More

March 13 Morris Crain Medal of Honor

Morris Crain earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership in Hagenau, France, when he led his platoon in clearing houses of German troops, and then covered their withdrawal when they were attacked by a German tank. Honor and remember him! Part of the 36th Infantry Division, Crain was only 20 years old when he was killed in … Read More

March 12 Bennie Adkins Medal of Honor

Bennie Adkins earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam in a 38 hour gun battle at Au Shau in 1966. His story is unbelievable. Adkins killed over 175 Viet Cong troops in a protracted battle over two days. #vietnamwar #usarmy #hero #leader #americanhistory Read his Medal of Honor citation: SERGEANT FIRST CLASS BENNIE G. ADKINS UNITED STATES ARMY For conspicuous … Read More

March 12 Stephen Karopczyc Medal of Honor

Stephen Karopczyc earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Vietnam for his gritty and committed leadership in the face of a superior enemy force, where Karopczyc stayed in the fight and directed his platoon thought seriously wounded. At the battle’s apex, he smothered an enemy grande with his helmet to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. Honor and remember … Read More

March 11 Thomas Atkins Medal of Honor

Thomas Atkins earned the Medal of Honor on Luzon in World War II. Read his citation:  He fought gallantly on the Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With 2 companions he occupied a position on a ridge outside the perimeter defense established by the 1st Platoon on a high hill. At about 3 a.m., 2 companies of Japanese attacked with … Read More

March 11 Allen Kellogg Medal of Honor

Allan Kellogg earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam on this day, when he smothered a North Vietnamese grenade, shoving it into the mud and covering the muted blast with his body. Badly wounded, he continued to lead his Marines, orchestrate their withdrawal to their company perimeter. Honor and remember!