William Shomo shot down seven Japanese planes in one day and earned the Medal of Honor in early 1945. Shomo was a Captain in the 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, flying over New Guinea in support of MacArthur’s drive back to the Philippines. Shomo trained as a mortician before the War before going the Army Air Force in August 1941. His … Read More

First Lieutenant John Warren earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Vietnam, when he threw himself on a North Vietnamese grenade to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. He was 23 years old and from New York City. Honor and remember him!

Honor and remember Hugh Mercer, a great American and a romantic historical figure. A hero and leader of the American Revolution, Mercer was a Jacobite rebel who had fought at Culloden and alongside a young George Washington GOAT in the French & Indian War. Trained as a doctor in his native Scotland, Mercer rallied to Bonnie Prince Charles and was … Read More

Alexander Nininger earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership during the defense of Bataan in the Philippines in the early days of World War II. He was the first American soldier to earn the MOH in the War. Honor and remember him! Nininger led a one man charge into the heart of a Japanese attack, knocking Japanese snipers … Read More

James Howard, who was the only American pilot to earn the Medal of Honor over Europe in World War II. On January 11, 1944, he showed incredible leadership when he attacked over 30 German fighter in order to defending a flight of B-17 bombers.  Howard shot down up to six Germans that day and continued to engage the enemy even … Read More

I am partial to ensuring the founding fathers get their due. Today is the day that Ethan Allen was born. Worth remembering and sharing!

Great Medal of Honor story today! Vito Bertoldo was exempt from WW2 service because of poor eyesight, but he finagled his way into enlisting for limited duty as an MP. Once he was in the Army, he talked his way into the infantry and went overseas with the 42nd Infantry Division.  While guarding his battalion’s command post on January 9-10, … Read More

Honor Danny Petersen, who earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in Vietnam on this day, when he exposed himself to enemy fire to protect his fellow soldiers, carrying one buddy to safety. Danny was 20 years old when he was killed fighting for our country and defending his fellow Americans. Part of the 25th Infantry Division, Petersen and his fellow … Read More

Thinking about Russell Dunham today, a great American leader, who earned the Medal of Honor for knocking out three German machine gun nests despite being badly wounded himself, saving the lives of over 120 fellow Americans. Honor and remember him! Dunham’s company was pinned down near Kaysereberg, France, fixed by a combined arms mix of machine gun fire and artillery. … Read More

The immortal Israel Putnam, hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill, was born today. Honor and remember him!