Frederick Murphy earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Germany at the end of World War II, when he was serving as a medic. His story is incredible, a tale of patriotism, dedications and a desire to serve the Republic. Take a moment to learn his story, and to honor and remember him. Murphy was killed while saving many Americans … Read More

Edward Devore earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Vietnam for his insane courage and leadership when his squad was ambushed. He rushed forward to lay covering fire, and then, later, when more Americans were pinned down, he assaulted through the enemy forces, drawing all of their fire on himself and letting the rest of the men withdraw. Honor and … Read More

Patrick Mullen, born in Ireland, was one of nineteen service members to earn the Medal of Honor twice. He earned it the first time, during river boat combat on March 17, 1865. Honor and remember him!

Alfred Rascon earned the Medal of Honor as a medic in Vietnam, when he exposed himself to enemy fire and shielded wounded Americans with his own body. Honor and remember his service!

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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