February 22 Purple Heart Medal

The Purple Heart was reinstated by an act of Congress on this day in 1932. Meant in the lineage of George Washington’s Badge of Military Merit, it was awarded to all those wounded in combat since the Great War.

February 22 George Washington Born

Honor and remember the greatest American of all time – indeed one of the greatest men in history – who was born on this day. He led our country to victory in Revolution and set the example for moderate and considerate political leadership.

February 21 Robert Dunlap Medal of Honor

Robert Dunlap earned the Medal of Honor on Iwo Jima on this day for his heroic leadership of his rifle company. When his company was stopped by Japanese defenses, Dunlap crawled alone across 200 yards of open ground to spot the enemy strong points. After crawling back to his men, he exposed himself to fire to direct artillery and naval … Read More

February 20 William Lawley Medal of Honor

William Lawley earned the Medal of Honor when he stayed with his B-17 and crash landed the plane to save the lives of two wounded Americans. He survived the War and had a long career in the Air Force. Honor and remember him! #airforce #worldwar2 #worldwarII #hero #leader

February 20 William Prescott Born

I want the Founding Fathers to get their due; William Prescott, hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill, he of “don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!’ fame, was born on this due. Prescott was a great American whom we should honor and remember!

February 19 Justice Chambers Medal of Honor

Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Justice Chambers, commanding 3d Battalion, 25th Marines, earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership on the first day of Imo Jima,  when, despite horrendous casualties, he led his battalion in securing the high ground around the landing beaches. Honor and remember him! Chambers was wounded by machine gun fire on February 23 and medically … Read More