Robert Wilson Medal of Honor on Guam. Honor and remember!
Frank Witek Medal of Honor
Frank Witek earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership and heroism on Guam. Honor and remember!
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!
Fred Petrarca Medal of Honor
Frank Petrarca earned the Medal of Honor posthumously during the Solomons campaign. 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!