Heroes are those who embrace the challenge of leadership.

Jake Allexx earned the Medal of Honor during the First World War, when he took command of his platoon after his platoon leader was killed, and rallied his soldiers to destroy a German machine gun nest, personally killing five Germans with his rifle butt. Honor and remember!

Marine land on Guam, starting the weeks long campaign to liberate the island.

Nathanael Greene, hero of the American Revolution, born on this day.

William Thompson earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership and sacrifice on this day during the Korean War. Honor him by remembering him.

Louis Seville earned the Medal of Honor on this day in Korea, while providing close air support for troops in contact. Honor and remember him!

Robert Wilson Medal of Honor on Guam. Honor and remember!

Frank Witek earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership and heroism on Guam. Honor and remember!

Thomas Francis Meagher, Irish Revolutionary and Civil War leader and hero, was born this day! Honor and remember!

Henry Ware Lawton Medal Of Honor during the Civil War. Lawton was an amazing leader and officer after the War, in the campaigns in the west, in Cuba and in the Philippines. He led from the front and was killed in action in Luzon in 1899. Honor and remember!