Thomas Francis Meagher

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

Henry Ware Lawton

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!

JFK Sinking

JFK’s boat was rammed by a Japanese destroyer on this day 80 years ago. He survived and rescued several of his sailors in a week long ordeal.

Gerry Kisters Medal of Honor

Gerry Kisters was hit five times by German fire, but he powered through to capture two more machine gun nests and was awarded the Medal of Honor. He survived his wounds and became a successful businessman after the War. Honor and remember him!

Louis Wilson Medal of Honor

Louis Wilson, future Commandant of the Marine Corps, Medal of Honor for July 25=29 for his heroic leadership on Guam. Honor and remember him! Semper Fidelis!

Luther Skaggs Medal of Honor

Despite being badly wounded during the Guam liberation, Luther Skaggs put a tourniquet on his leg and took command of his squad, pressing the fight for eight hours. He received the Medal of Honor. Remember him!