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Master Chief Slabinski's selfless actions throughout the 14-hour battle constituted gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
He served as a medic with the 307th Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for what the citation called "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action," at Okinawa.
It was only thanks to the intrepidity of local reporters and the excellent investigative work by the Chicago Police Department that we found out the truth behind the absurd false claims of Smollett.
The independent Timeform organisation gave Intrepidity a rating of 124. In their book, A Century of Champions, based on the Timeform rating system, John Randall and Tony Morris rated Intrepidity an "average" winner of the Oaks. In the Cartier Racing Awards for 1993, Intrepidity was voted European Champion Three-year-old Filly.
Intrepidity was sent into training with André Fabre at Chantilly.
Intrepidity made her four-year-old debut in the Group One Prix Ganay at Longchamp on 1 May, and started favourite against a field which included Urban Sea, Ezzoud and Bob's Return. Intrepidity was last of the eight runners entering the straight before finishing strongly to finish second to Marildo. In June, Intrepidity returned to the scene of her Oaks victory and started favourite for the Coronation Cup, but was never able to challenge the leaders and finished last of the eleven runners behind her stable companion Apple Tree. After a break of three months, Intrepidity returned in the Prix Foy at Longchamp in September.
McCall's intrepidity and unhesitating > willingness to sacrifice his life exemplify the highest traditions of the > Armed Forces.
For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" in command of his platoon, Benner was awarded the Silver Star, posthumously.
For his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity under hostile fire Private First Class Manuel was awarded the Silver Star posthumously.
One Russian gunboat was sunk and in all, the allies lost about 200 men. The Duke of Wurtemburg mentioned Fisher's intrepidity to Tsar Alexander.
The > extraordinary heroism and intrepidity displayed by Pvt. McGraw inspired his > comrades to great efforts and was a major factor in repulsing the enemy > attack.
In a race in which André Fabre trained four of the five runners, she finished second to Richard of York, with Apple Tree and Hernando third and fourth. Intrepidity was part of a four-strong Sheikh Mohammed entry (with Richard of York, Carnegie and King's Theatre) which started favourite for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Intrepidity was ridden closer to the lead than usual, and turned into the straight in third place, but weakened in the closing stages and finished thirteenth of the twenty runners behind Carnegie. On her final start, Intrepidity made a second bid for the Breeders' Cup Turf and ran much better than she had in 1993.
Shomo's extraordinary > gallantry and intrepidity in attacking such a far superior force and > destroying 7 enemy aircraft in one action is unparalleled in the southwest > Pacific area.
Intrepidity was a dark bay mare with a white star and two white feet bred in Britain by M. Ryan. She was sired by the thirteen time Champion sire Sadler's Wells. Intrepidity's dam, Intrepid Lady, was an American-bred daughter of Bold Ruler, and closely related on her dam's side to Bold Bidder. Apart from Intrepidity, Intrepid Lady's best foal was Acushla, a filly who twice won the Phoenix Sprint Stakes.
28, 67, 90.Sherman, Tana. "Thomas J. Hudner Jr.: Building blocks for gallantry, intrepidity". Andover Bulletin, Volume 95, issue 1, Fall 2001, Department of the Navy: Naval Historical Center.
Castle to his death. His intrepidity and willing sacrifice of his life to save members of the crew were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
In the business world today, it is the man of judgment and prospicience, of tact and intrepidity, of courage and vision, who can dictate the affairs of a city.
Intrepidity began her racing career in the Prix Finlande, Listed race run over 1800 metres in April at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris. Ridden by Thierry Jarnet, she won by half a length from Alice Springs. The form of the race was boosted when the third horse, Madeleine's Dream, won the Group One Poule d'Essai des Pouliches on 16 May. A week later, Intrepidity was promoted to Group One class for the 2000m Prix Saint-Alary.
On her final appearance of the season, Intrepidity was sent to California for the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park, but was never in contention and finished unplaced behind Kotashaan.
He later killed the man in a duel and within a few months was elected as battalion lieutenant. His intrepidity and leadership inspired his men to grant him the nickname of Bayard, after the famous medieval French knight. This same intrepidity, and his tendency to lead from the front, caused a serious wound from a musket ball on 3 May 1800 at the Stockach, by Engen. Despite this, he continued to fight and two days later participated in the Battle of Messkirch.
First Lieutenant Blood was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. He was also posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during direct contact with an enemy of the United States.
Soderman contributed in > great measure to the defense of Rocherath, exhibiting to a superlative > degree the intrepidity and heroism with which American soldiers met and > smashed the savage power of the last great German offensive.
However Bigelow was badly injured and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Bigelow was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity". Bigelow was buried in Linn-Hebron Cemetery in Hebron, Illinois.
Stout's > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action, at the cost of his own > life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and > reflect great credit upon him, his unit and the U.S. Army.
Hastings, by his > intrepidity, outstanding leadership, and unrelenting determination to wipe > out the formidable German opposition, cleared the path for his company's > advance into Drabenderhöhe. He was killed 4 days later while again > supporting the 3d Platoon.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Private Ozbourn was initially buried in Tinian, Mariana Islands, but later his remains were reinterred in the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Ridden once again by Thierry Jarnet, Intrepidity came from well back in the field to take the lead in the straight and held the late challenge of Wemyss Bight (who appeared to be an unlucky loser) to win by a head. Intrepidity and Opera House made up Sheikh Mohammed's entry for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October, and the pair were made 3.9/1 second favourite behind the Prix du Jockey Club winner Hernando (in France, horses in the same ownership are grouped together for betting purposes). Jarnet held the filly at the back of the twenty-three runner field before switching to the wide outside in the straight. Intrepidity overtook most of the runners in the final 200m but was unable to catch the leaders and was a fast-finishing fourth behind Urban Sea, White Muzzle and Opera House.
By > his intrepidity and bold, aggressive leadership, T/Sgt. Bell enabled his > 8-man squad to drive back approximately 150 of the enemy, killing at least > 87 and capturing 42. Personally, he killed more than 20 and captured 33 > prisoners.
Day's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the > risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the > highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon > himself and the U.S. Armed Forces.
G.O. No.: 21, April 25, 1957. Citation: > Lt. Col. Page, a member of X Corps Artillery, distinguished himself by > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of > duty in a series of exploits. On 29 November, Lt. Col.
Dahl's > conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of > his life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest > traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his > unit and the U.S. Army.
After treating > nearly all of the 37 casualties suffered by his company, he was mortally > wounded by mortar fire, and shortly after was killed. The indomitable > spirit, intrepidity, and gallantry of Technician Parrish saved many lives at > the cost of his own.
Switched to the outside, Intrepidity made rapid progress to take the lead inside the final furlong and win comfortably by three-quarters of a length from Royal Ballerina and Oakmead, with Wemyss Bight seven lengths back in fifth. The winning time of 2:34.19 set a new record for the race which still stands (as of 2012). Roberts, who had never sat on Intrepidity before riding her in the race, claimed that he had never been worried, saying that "once I got her running I knew I was going to win". Fabre called her "a top-class filly" and indicated that she would probably be rested until autumn.
A month after her win at Epsom, the still-unbeaten Intrepidity started 11/10 favourite for the Irish Oaks at the Curragh, after her connections abandoned plans to run her against colts in the Irish Derby. Sheikh Mohammed had to pay a supplementary fee of £25,000 to run her in the race, as she had not been among the original entries. Racing on much softer ground she appeared outpaced in the closing stages and finished fourth behind Wemyss Bight, Royal Ballerina and Oakmead. Intrepidity and Wemyss Bight met for the third time in the Prix Vermeille at Longchamp in September, with Wemyss Bight starting favourite.
His bomb missed and he crashed into the sea in flames. For his extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity Capt Fleming (USMC) received the Medal of Honor. Mikuma shortly before sinking Mikuma burning after being bombed by American carrier planes, just before sinking. Note her completely destroyed midsection.
Hallman resulted in the immediate advance of the > entire battalion for a distance of 2,000 yards to a position from which Fort > Keranroux was captured later the same day. S/Sgt. Hallman's fighting > determination and intrepidity in battle exemplify the highest tradition of > the U.S. Armed Forces.
Alexander III being rescued from the fury of a stag by Colin Fitzgerald In 1796, Mackenzie gave £1,000 to Sir Thomas Lawrence to Lawrence's financial difficulties. Lawrence later painted a full-length portrait of Seaforth's daughter, Mary. Lord Seaforth commissioned Benjamin West's painting "King Alexander III of Scotland being rescued from the fury of a stag by the intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald"."King Alexander III of Scotland being rescued from the fury of a stag by the intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald" National Gallery Walter Scott said of him: Seaforth nearly recovered entirely the use of his tongue, but during the last two years of his life, which he spent mourning the deaths of his four sons, he rarely spoke.
English saved his unit from destruction and > selflessly sacrificed his life in a brave attempt to save 3 comrades. S/Sgt. > English's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the cost of his > life were an inspiration to his comrades and are in the highest traditions > of the U.S. Army.
Burt's intrepidity > and disregard of personal safety were so complete that his own men and the > infantry who attached themselves to him were inspired to overcome the > wretched and extremely hazardous conditions which accompanied one of the > most bitter local actions of the war. The victory achieved closed the Aachen > gap.
William Adelbert Foster (February 17, 1915 – May 2, 1945) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during World War II during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.
Jackson's official Medal of Honor citation for his actions at the Battle of Kham Duc reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Lt. Col. Jackson distinguished himself as > pilot of a C-123 aircraft. Lt. Col.
Private Christian's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 2–3 June 1944, at 1 a.m., Pvt. Christian elected to > sacrifice his life in order that his comrades might extricate themselves > from an ambush.
Otterson what she had done. They refused to believe her, but cut off her dress at the waist, and drove her before them to show the place of deposit. The evidence of its fate was conclusive when they reached the spot. Other instances of female intrepidity are rife in popular memory.
He died when > the airplane struck a mountainside and burned. With consummate gallantry and > intrepidity, Major Carswell gave his life in a supreme effort to save all > members of his crew. His sacrifice, far beyond that required of him, was in > keeping with the traditional bravery of America's war heroes.
His aggressive and intrepid actions saved the life > of the wounded man, eliminated the main position of the enemy roadblock, and > greatly inspired the men in his command. 1st Lt. Coursen's extraordinary > heroism and intrepidity reflect the highest credit on himself and are in > keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
Starting the 4/5 favourite, the filly took the lead in the straight and went clear of her opponents before being eased down by Jarnet to win by a length from Dancienne. Michael Roberts took over from Jarnet when the filly was sent to England to contest the Oaks on 5 June. In a field of fourteen fillies, Intrepidity started 5/1 second favourite, behind the Barry Hills-trained Yawl (4/1) and just ahead of her stable companion Wemyss Bight. Intrepidity stumbled early in the race as she struggled to cope with the demanding course (according to Richard Edmondson in The Independent she resembled "Bambi on roller-skates") and was among the back-markers until the runners entered the straight.
They then traveled to Tabrīz, where disastrous sanitary conditions hampered their return through Trabzon or Tiflis so that they had to take the Tabrīz- Baghdad route through Kurdistan instead. Flandin's courage during this journey was praised by Coste, who also noted his intrepidity and his violent temper (Notes I, pp. 162 f., 367 f.).
His single-handed attack forced the > enemy to leave the machineguns. During this break in hostile fire the > platoon moved forward and overran the position. Pvt. Henry, by his gallantry > and intrepidity and utter disregard for his own life, enabled his company to > reach its objective, capturing this key defense and 70 German prisoners.
After fierce fighting, the machine- > gun position was destroyed and the enemy soldiers were killed. Displaying > great courage and intrepidity Cpl. Stowers continued to press the attack > against a determined enemy. While crawling forward and urging his men to > continue the attack on a second trench line, he was gravely wounded by > machine-gun fire.
Adams' official citation reads: > M/Sgt. Adams, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. At > approximately 0100 hours, M/Sgt. Adams' platoon, holding an outpost some 200 > yards ahead of his company, came under a determined attack by an estimated > 250 enemy troops.
Yabes' valiant and selfless actions saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers and inspired his comrades to effectively repel the enemy assault. His indomitable fighting spirit, extraordinary courage and intrepidity at the cost of his life are in the highest military traditions and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
Citation: > Sgt. Jecelin, Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > Intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. > His company was ordered to secure a prominent, sawtoothed ridge from a well- > entrenched and heavily armed enemy. Unable to capture the objective in the > first attempt, a frontal and flanking assault was launched.
During his command, MATS operated for 36 months and over 75 million passenger miles without a single fatality. Hoskins was later decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal for his command efforts at the outset of the Korean War and the Silver Star (Army award) for his "gallantry and intrepidity" as commander of his division during the Inchon-Seoul operation.
Rank and Organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company G, 350th Infantry, 88th Infantry Division. Place and Date Mt. Battaglia, Italy, 27–28 September 1944. Entered Service at: Summit Station, Pa. Birth: Summit Station, Pa. G.O. No.: 31, 17 April 1945. > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. Capt.
Shooting the > lock off the door, Sgt. Logan kicked it in and shot the sniper who had just > reached the bottom of the stairs. The conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > which characterized Sgt. Logan's exploits proved a constant inspiration to > all the men of his company, and aided materially in insuring the success of > the beachhead at Salerno.
Twelve Germans, > overcome by his relentless assault and confused by his unorthodox methods, > gave up to the lone American. By his gallant willingness to assume the full > burden of the attack and the intrepidity with which he carried out his > extremely hazardous mission, 1st Lt. Silk enabled his battalion to continue > its advance and seize its objective.
Solid Thought was a descendant of the broodmare Traverse, making her a distant relative of Hasty Road, Bold Bidder and Intrepidity. As a yearling, the filly was offered for sale and bought for $22,000 by representatives of Nelson Bunker Hunt. She was sent to Europe where she was trained near Naas in County Kildare by Ted Curtin.
Knox noted how the French released their first full volley at some 136 yards but the enemy's fire was met with "...the greatest intrepidity and firmness".Snow (p.368) When the British finally returned fire, Knox describes how they did so with "great calmness" and how the resulting discharge was as close and heavy as any performed.Snow (p.
Warner scored a direct > hit. Disregarding his injuries, he endeavored to finish the loading and > again fire at the tank whose motor was now aflame, when a second machinegun > burst killed him. Cpl. Warner's gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of > life above and beyond the call of duty contributed materially to the > successful defense against the enemy attacks.
Rank and organization: Colonel, 5th Vermont Infantry. Place and date: At Salem Heights, Va., May 3, 1863. Entered service at: Bellow Falls, Vt. Born: January 17, 1828, Winhall, Vt. Date of issue: May 11, 1893. Citation: > Personal gallantry and intrepidity displayed in the management of his > brigade and in leading it in the assault in which he was wounded.
Petry receives the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama alt=A light blue neck ribbon with a gold star shaped medallion hanging from it. The ribbon is similar in shape to a bowtie with 13 white stars in the center of the ribbon. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: > Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and > intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in > action with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, > on May 26, 2008. As a Weapons Squad Leader with D Company, 2nd Battalion, > 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sergeant Petry moved to clear the courtyard of a > house that potentially contained high-value combatants.
Though she dashed at every difficulty, with an intrepidity only to be found in German singers, none was, in very deed, mastered.'Chorley, Thirty Years' Musical Recollections, Vol. II, pp. 242-47. Chorley, however, had no liking for German stagecraft, which he considered mannered and formulaic, nor for German theatrical singing, which he called "tasteless declamation accompanied by an orchestra".
Throughout the course of this action the > leadership and combative instinct displayed by Pfc. Young exerted a profound > influence on the conduct of the company. His aggressive example affected the > whole course of the action and was responsible for its success. Pfc. Young's > dauntless courage and intrepidity reflect the highest credit upon himself > and uphold the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.
After he had > completed his heroic, self-imposed task and was near collapse from fatigue, > he refused to leave his platoon until the attack had been resumed and the > objective taken. Cpl. Kelly's gallantry and intrepidity in the face of > seemingly certain death saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers and > was an example of bravery under fire.
MAXIMO YABES Rank and organization: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Phu Hoa Dong, Republic of Vietnam, February 26, 1967. Entered service at: Eugene, Oregon Born: January 29, 1932, Lodi, California. Citation: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Hill was Mentioned in Despatches for his part in the Normandy landings. Hill was then sent to command an Air Station. Then, as a passenger in an ambulance, Hill sustained head injuries which led to his being invalided out of the service.Obituaries Lt-Cdr Roger Hill 'Admiral of the Fleet Sir Philip Vian: Hill's "intrepidity and resource seemed to have no limit"' telegraph.co.
At the end of the year she was voted European Champion Three-year-old Filly at the Cartier Racing Awards. Intrepidity was kept in training as a four-year-old, but failed to win, although she finished second in the Prix Ganay and the Prix Foy. She was then retired to stud where her record as a broodmare was disappointing.
Order of Independence and Freedom () was a military award from the People's Republic of China. It was created in 1955, to give recognition to men who distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity" in combat with an enemy of China in the Second Sino-Japanese War. There are three grades: First Class Medal, Second Class Medal, and Third Class Medal.
Hawks' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of > duty. On January 30, 1944, at 3 p.m., near Carano, Italy, Pfc. Hawks braved > an enemy counterattack in order to rescue 2 wounded men who, unable to move, > were lying in an exposed position within 30 yards of the enemy.
His conspicuous intrepidity was above and beyond the call of duty on these occasions. Commander Schindler's conscientious devotion to duty and gallant self-command against formidable odds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. His Silver Star citation reads: :The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Walter Gabriel Schindler, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Gunnery Officer on the Staff of Task Force Commander for the first ten months of World War II. Schindler commanded the Cleveland-class light cruiser following the end of the war (from November 7, 1945 to July 24, 1946). He also served as chief of research for the Navy's Bureau of Ordnance, and chief of the U.S. naval mission in Chile.
Staff Sergeant Kefurt's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and > beyond the call of duty on 23 and 24 December 1944, near Bennwihr, France. > Early in the attack S/Sgt. Kefurt jumped through an opening in a wall to be > confronted by about 15 Germans. Although outnumbered he opened fire, killing > 10 and capturing the others.
By this unselfish action Spec. Olson sacrificed his > own life to save the lives of his fellow comrades-in-arms. His extraordinary > heroism inspired his fellow soldiers to renew their efforts and totally > defeat the enemy force. Spec. Olson's profound courage and intrepidity were > in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect > great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Specialist Dahl's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Sp4c. Dahl distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > while serving as a machine gunner on a gun truck near An Khe, Binh Dinh > Province. The gun truck in which Sp4c. Dahl was riding was sent with 2 other > gun trucks to assist in the defense of a convoy that had been ambushed by an > enemy force.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Born: July 14, 1923, Akron, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, > 2d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Island of > Saipan in the Marianas, on 25 June 1944.
Lieutenant Colonel Aquilla James "Jimmie" Dyess (January 11, 1909 – February 2, 1944) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life" at the head of his troops during World War II, in the Battle of Kwajalein, on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands on February 2, 1944.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Navy. Place and date: Vicinity Vierzy, France, 19 July 1918. Entered service at: St. Clair, Pa. Born: 2 August 1889, St. Clair, Pa. Citation: > For extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and intrepidity while > serving with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, in actual conflict with the > enemy. With absolute disregard for personal safety, ever conscious and > mindful of the suffering fallen, Surg.
Captain Galt's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. > Capt. Galt, Battalion S3, at a particularly critical period following 2 > unsuccessful attacks by his battalion, of his own volition went forward and > ascertained just how critical the situation was. He volunteered, at the risk > of his life, personally to lead the battalion against the objective.
Staff Sergeant Hall's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. Attacking across flat, open terrain under direct enemy > observation, S/Sgt. Hall's company was pinned down by grazing fire from 3 > enemy machineguns and harassing sniper fire. S/Sgt. Hall volunteered to > eliminate these obstacles in the path of advance.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. As a forward air controller Capt. > Wilbanks was pilot of an unarmed, light aircraft flying visual > reconnaissance ahead of a South Vietnam Army Ranger Battalion. His intensive > search revealed a well-concealed and numerically superior hostile force > poised to ambush the advancing rangers.
Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, 38th Infantry, 2-t Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Plougastel, Brittany, France, August 23, 1944. Entered service at: Laughlinstown, Pa. Born: August 16, 1916, Lycippus, Pa. G.O. No.: 37, May 11, 1945. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and > beyond the call of duty, on August 23, 1944. S/Sgt.
He was killed in action while engaging Japanese destroyers off Ramos Island, August 28, 1942. Lieutenant Mitchell was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for: > Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a pilot while pressing home his > attack in the face of tremendous anti-aircraft fire. His aggressive fighting > spirit and heroic devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest > traditions of the United States Naval Service.
His work was completed; but as he stood up to signal that the route > was clear, he was killed by another enemy volley from the left flank. S/Sgt. > Dietz by his intrepidity and valiant effort on his self-imposed mission, > single-handedly opened the road for the capture of Kirchain and left with > his comrades an inspiring example of gallantry in the face of formidable > odds.
Corporal Kawamura's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Kawamura distinguished himself by > heroic action while serving as a member of the 173d Engineer Company. An > enemy demolition team infiltrated the unit quarters area and opened fire > with automatic weapons. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl.
Erevia's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty: Specialist Four Santiago J. Erevia distinguished > himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of > duty while serving as a radio telephone operator in Company C, 1st Battalion > (Airmobile), 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) during > search and clear mission near Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam on May 21, 1969. > After breaching an insurgent perimeter, Specialist Four Erevia was > designated by his platoon leader to render first aid to several casualties, > and the rest of the platoon moved forward. As he was doing so, he came under > intense hostile fire from four bunkers to his left front. Although he could > have taken cover with the rest of the element, he chose a retaliatory course > of action.
Rank and organization: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company I, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Ip-ori, Korea, February 1, 1951 Entered service at: Leland, Miss. Born: February 2, 1915, Arburg, Mo. G.O. No.: 21, February 5, 1952. Citation: 'M/Sgt. Lee, a member of Company I, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
Kelly's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 13 September 1943, near Altavilla, Italy, Cpl. Kelly > voluntarily joined a patrol which located and neutralized enemy machine gun > positions. After this hazardous duty he volunteered to establish contact > with a battalion of U.S. infantry which was believed to be located on Hill > 315, a mile distant.
Although grievously wounded, he directed his men into defensive > positions and called for evacuation helicopters, which safely withdrew the > members of the team. S/Sgt. Pruden's outstanding courage, selfless concern > for the welfare of his men, and intrepidity in action at the cost of his > life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and > reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Specialist Cutinha's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. While serving as a machine gunner with > Company C, Sp4c. Cutinha accompanied his unit on a combat mission near Gia > Dinh. Suddenly his company came under small arms, automatic weapons, mortar > and rocket propelled grenade fire, from a battalion size enemy unit.
Kaufman distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action. On the night of 4 September the > company was in a defensive position on 2 adjoining hills. His platoon was > occupying a strong point 2 miles away protecting the battalion flank. Early > on 5 September the company was attacked by an enemy battalion and his > platoon was ordered to reinforce the company.
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company F, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy, May 24, 1944. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. Pvt. Mills, undergoing his baptism of fire, preceded his > platoon down a draw to reach a position from which an attack could be > launched against a heavily fortified strongpoint.
Citation: > Sfc. Anderson (then S/Sgt.), distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry > and intrepidity in action while serving as chief of section in Battery A, > against a hostile force. During the early morning hours Battery A's > defensive position was attacked by a determined North Vietnamese Army > infantry unit supported by heavy mortar, recoilless rifle, rocket propelled > grenade and automatic weapon fire. The initial enemy onslaught breached the > battery defensive perimeter. Sfc.
Crawford's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > 36th Infantry Division shoulder patch. For conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with > the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, 13 September 1943. When Company I attacked > an enemy-held position on Hill 424, the 3rd Platoon, in which Pvt. Crawford > was a squad scout, attacked as base platoon for the company.
Rear Admiral Norman Scott, USN. Painting by McClelland Barclay. > For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the > call of duty during action against enemy Japanese forces off Savo Island on > the night of 11–12 October and again on the night of 12–13 November 1942. In > the earlier action, intercepting a Japanese Task Force intent upon storming > our island positions and landing reinforcements at Guadalcanal, Rear Adm.
By February 8, 1918, Sgt. Stockham was in France and heading for the trenches. Between that time and his death, he served in the Toulon sector, in the Aisne operation, and at Belleau Wood. During the last-named battle, Gunnery Sergeant Stockham displayed the "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty" which later earned him the Medal of Honor by an Act of Congress.
Speaking through an interpreter, Léry demanded that the fort surrender, but he reported that "the fire of the enemy became livelier and more determined".MacLeod, D. Peter The Canadian Iroquois and the Seven Years' War, Toronto: Dundurn, 2012 page 31 Léry wrote Bull's defense was conducted "with the possible bravery and intrepidity that I have always remarked of with English officers".Chartrand, René Montclam's Crushing Blow, London: Osprey, 2014 page 35.
After struggling to within 10 > meters of the man, Pfc. Winder was mortally wounded. His dedication and > sacrifice inspired his unit to initiate an aggressive counterassault which > led to the defeat of the enemy. Pfc. Winder's conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity in action at the cost of his life were in keeping with the > highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, > his unit and the U.S. Army.
Medal of Honor Rank and organization: Machinist, U.S. Navy. Born: October 25, 1890, Warrensburg, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. Other Navy award: Distinguished Service Medal. Citation: > For distinguishing himself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the > risk of his life as a member of the Byrd Arctic Expedition and thus > contributing largely to the success of the first heavier-than-air flight to > the North Pole and return.
Specialist Michael's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Specialist Four Michael, U.S. Army, distinguished > himself while serving with Company C. Spec. Michael was part of a platoon > which was moving through an area of suspected enemy activity. While the rest > of the platoon stopped to provide security, the squad to which Spec.
For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity," he was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on Tulagi."Kenneth D. Bailey", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Bailey later moved with his unit to Guadalcanal. As commanding officer of Company C, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, he led his men in repulsing a Japanese attack, which had penetrated American lines during the Battle of Edson's Ridge, 12 to September 14, 1942.
The official Order of Friendship of People is presented for "a big personal contribution to the development and enrichment of the spiritual and intellectual potential of the Republic of Belarus [and] commitment to protecting human rights and social interests". The overall purpose of the Belarusian orders system is to reward "activities aimed at strengthening the power of the state [and] gallantry and intrepidity displayed while protecting the state".
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty, on 23 May 1944, in the vicinity of Carano, Italy. In the > midst of a full-scale armored-infantry attack, 2d Lt. Fowler, while on foot, > came upon 2 completely disorganized infantry platoons held up in their > advance by an enemy minefield. Although a tank officer, he immediately > reorganized the infantry.
Sergeant Fleek's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Fleek distinguished himself while > serving as a squad leader in Company C, during an ambush operation. Sgt. > Fleek's unit was deployed in ambush locations when a large enemy force > approached the position. Suddenly, the leading enemy element, sensing the > ambush, halted and started to withdraw.
Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, 2nd Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Yeongsan, Korea, September 1, 1950 Entered service at: Massachusetts. Birth: Boston, Massachusetts G.O. No.: 10, February 16, 1951 Citation: > Sfc. Turner distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. A large enemy > force launched a mortar and automatic weapon supported assault against his > platoon. Sfc.
Kelly's Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. On 25 June 1944, in the vicinity of Fort du Roule, > Cherbourg, France, when Cpl. Kelly's unit was pinned down by heavy enemy > machinegun fire emanating from a deeply entrenched strongpoint on the slope > leading up to the fort, Cpl. Kelly volunteered to attempt to neutralize the > strongpoint.
First Lieutenant Doane's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. First Lt. Doane was serving as a platoon > leader when his company, engaged in a tactical operation, abruptly contacted > an enemy force concealed in protected bunkers and trenches. Three of the > leading soldiers were pinned down by enemy crossfire. One was seriously > wounded.
While attempting to > knock out a third pillbox, he was struck and blinded by an enemy grenade. > Although unable to see, he rallied his platoon and continued forward in the > assault on the remaining pillboxes. Before the task was completed he fell > mortally wounded. 1st Lt. Knight's gallantry and intrepidity were > responsible for the successful elimination of most of the Japanese positions > and served as an inspiration to officers and men of his troop.
Specialist Blanchfield's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Blanchfield distinguished himself > while serving as a rifleman in Company A on a combat patrol. The patrol > surrounded a group of houses to search for suspects. During the search of 1 > of the huts, a man suddenly ran out toward a nearby tree line. Sp4c.
Sergeant Ashley's Medal was posthumously awarded to his family at the White House by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew on December 2, 1969. His official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Sfc. Ashley, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > while serving with Detachment A-101, Company C. Sfc. Ashley was the senior > special forces Advisor of a hastily organized assault force whose mission > was to rescue entrapped U.S. special forces advisors at Camp Lang Vei.
Private Lobaugh's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty near Afua, New Guinea, on July 22, 1944. While Pvt. > Lobaugh's company was withdrawing from its position on July 21, the enemy > attacked and cut off approximately 1 platoon of our troops. The platoon > immediately occupied, organized, and defended a position, which it held > throughout the night.
Toward the end of this engagement 3 > of his guns went out of action and his fuel supply was becoming dangerously > low. Despite these handicaps and the almost insuperable odds against him, > Col. Howard continued his aggressive action in an attempt to protect the > bombers from the numerous fighters. His skill, courage, and intrepidity on > this occasion set an example of heroism which will be an inspiration to the > U.S. Armed Forces.
Sergeant Leonard's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. His platoon was suddenly attacked by a > large enemy force employing small arms, automatic weapons, and hand > grenades. Although the platoon leader and several other key leaders were > among the first wounded, P/Sgt. Leonard quickly rallied his men to throw > back the initial enemy assaults.
The following is a list of Italian-American soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who were awarded the American military's highest decoration — the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is bestowed "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force." The medal is awarded by the President of the United States on behalf of the Congress.
Each member has a name assigned to them that represents an aspect of what they bring to the Honorary (such as intrepidity or flair). Washington University's Chapter of Chimes Junior Honorary was founded in 1948, and has contributed to campus life at Washington University for over half a century. Their main campus program is Chimes Week, a Chimes tradition that explores a particular theme. Like ThurtenE, Chimes has been a co-ed society since 1991.
John Heaphy "Jack" Fellowes (November 22, 1932 – May 3, 2010) was a U.S. Navy captain, pilot, and prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War. He was known as "Happy Jack" because of his infectious sense of humor, which he maintained even while a POW. He was awarded the Silver Star for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while a POW, credited with "contributed significantly toward the eventual abandonment of harsh treatment by the North Vietnamese".
He was awarded the Silver Star "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on the Staff of the Task Force Commander" during the raids. After the Battle of Midway, Buracker returned to the United States. From August 1942 to May 1943 he was commander of the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. In this role, Buracker oversaw the expansion of the base, which included the construction and expansion of air fields.
Roche displayed intrepidity and spirit in his military doings, and was expected to rise to a high rank until an unfortunate event destroyed his career. An officer of Roche's regiment missed a valuable gun, which was later found in Roche's possession. Roche declared that he had bought the gun from a corporal of the regiment named Bourke. Bourke declared on oath that Roche's statement was false, and Roche was brought to a court-martial.
His Medal of Honor citation reads: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Willett distinguished himself while serving as a rifleman in Company C, during combat operations. His squad was conducting a security sweep when it made contact with a large enemy force. The squad was immediately engaged with a heavy volume of automatic weapons fire and pinned to the ground.
He greatly distinguished himself, and for his intrepidity on one occasion he was decorated with the Cross of the highest military Order of St. Ferdinand. Returning to Belgium he entered the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in 1842. He served in this department sixty-three years. He was closely associated with several of the most important questions in Belgian history during the last half of the 19th century, notably the freeing of the Scheldt.
Dervishian's official Medal of Honor citation reads: "General Order No. 3, 8 Jan. 1945 Citation" > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on May 23, 1944, in the vicinity of Cisterna, Italy. 2d Lt. > Dervishian (then Tech. Sgt.) and 4 members of his platoon found themselves > far ahead of their company after an aggressive advance in the face of enemy > artillery and sniper fire.
G.O. No.: 20, March 11, 1944. > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > in action with the enemy on August 1, 1943. On this date he led his command, > the 93d Heavy Bombardment Group, on a daring low-level attack against enemy > oil refineries and installations at Ploesti, Rumania. Approaching the > target, his aircraft was hit by a large caliber antiaircraft shell, > seriously damaged and set on fire.
Fisher's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. On that date, the special forces camp at A Shau was > under attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army regulars. Hostile troops had > positioned themselves between the airstrip and the camp. Other hostile > troops had surrounded the camp and were continuously raking it with > automatic weapons fire from the surrounding hills.
O'Kane lost all but eight members of his crew, and was at first secretly held captive at the Ōfuna navy detention center, then later moved to the regular army Omori POW camp.O'Kane, Richard H. Clear the Bridge! The War Patrols of the USS Tang, London: Macdonald & Jane's, 1978, pp462-6, Following his release, O'Kane received the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" during his submarine's final operations against Japanese shipping.
William Birchall (1769–1817) was an officer in the Royal Navy who served during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Promoted to lieutenant in 1790, he served aboard at the Glorious First of June. Birchall was made a commander for acting with "zeal and intrepidity" during a boat action with a French privateer and promoted to post-captain following the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. Later, in 1803, Birchall commanded the Chester region Sea Fencibles.
Miller > moved forward to again single-handedly meet the hostile attackers. From his > forward exposed position, S/Sgt. Miller gallantly repelled 2 attacks by the > enemy before a friendly relief force reached the patrol location. S/Sgt. > Miller's gallantry, intrepidity in action, and selfless devotion to the > welfare of his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the > military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. > Army.
Colonel Jones' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Col. Jones distinguished himself as the > pilot of an A-1H Skyraider aircraft near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. On that > day, as the on-scene commander in the attempted rescue of a downed U.S. > pilot, Col. Jones' aircraft was repeatedly hit by heavy and accurate > antiaircraft fire.
Olson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. > Sgt. Olson, a light machine gunner, elected to sacrifice his life to save > his company from annihilation. On the night of 30 January 1944, after a > 16-hour assault on entrenched enemy positions in the course of which over > one-third of Company B became casualties, the survivors dug in behind a > horseshoe elevation, placing Sgt.
His gallant and wholly voluntary action in the face of > overwhelming firepower, however, so encouraged his comrades and diverted the > enemy's attention that other elements of the company were able to surround > the house, capturing more than 200 hostile soldiers and much equipment, > besides freeing 3 members of an American bomber crew held prisoner there. > The intrepidity and unhesitating self-sacrifice of Pfc. Stryker were in > keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Private Nash's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Nash distinguished himself while > serving as a grenadier with Company B, in Giao Duc District. When an ambush > patrol of which he was a member suddenly came under intense attack before > reaching its destination, he was the first to return the enemy fire. Taking > an exposed location, Pfc.
Cavaiani was > wounded numerous times. S/Sgt. Cavaiani's conspicuous gallantry, > extraordinary heroism and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and > beyond the call of duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the > military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army. President Gerald Ford presented Cavaiani with the medal during a ceremony on December 12, 1974. Cavaiani later reached the rank of sergeant major before retiring from the Army in 1990.
Sergeant Belcher's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Distinguishing himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk > of his life. Sgt. Belcher's unit was engaged in a search and destroy mission > with Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, the Battalion Reconnaissance > Platoon and a special forces company of civilian irregular defense group > personnel. As a squad leader of the 2d Platoon of Company C, Sgt. Belcher > was leading his men when they encountered a bunker complex.
Private Bellrichard's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Acting as a fire team leader with Company > C, during combat operations Pfc. Bellrichard was with 4 fellow soldiers in a > foxhole on their unit's perimeter when the position came under a massive > enemy attack. Following a 30-minute mortar barrage, the enemy launched a > strong ground assault. Pfc.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Battery A, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division Place and date: Near Kobangsan-ni, Korea, August 27, 1951 Entered service at: Danbury, Conn. Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania G.O. No.: 16, February 1, 1952. Citation: > 1st. Lt. Hartell, a member of Battery A, distinguished himself by > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United > Nations.
Staff Sergeant Rabel's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Rabel distinguished himself while > serving as leader of Team Delta, 74th Infantry Detachment. At 1000 hours on > this date, Team Delta was in a defensive perimeter conducting reconnaissance > of enemy trail networks when a member of the team detected enemy movement to > the front. As S/Sgt.
For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty," he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Sent back to the United States for hospitalization, Herring was promoted to lieutenant in August 1945. In April 1947, he was transferred to the retired list with the rank of lieutenant commander. Rufus G. Herring subsequently returned to his hometown of Roseboro, North Carolina, where he pursued a business career.
The hectograph introduced in 1876 or shortly before, was a technology in which a dye-impregnated master copy, not unlike a ditto master, was laid on top of a cake pan full of firm gelatin. After the dye soaked into the gelatin, sheets of paper could be laid on top of the gelatin to transfer the image. This was good for 50 copies at most. Hectography was slow and clunky, but it could inspire great intrepidity in its users.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Evans distinguished himself by > extraordinary heroism while serving as a squad leader in a reconnaissance > sweep through heavy vegetation to reconnoiter a strong enemy position. As > the force approached a well-defined trail, the platoon scout warned that the > trail was booby-trapped. Sgt. Evans led his squad on a route parallel to the > trail.
Heedless of his wound, he boldly rushed the > emplacement, firing as he advanced. The enemy concentrated their fire on > him, and he was struck repeatedly, but he continued his attack and killed 2 > more before he was himself slain. Pfc. Lobaugh's heroic actions inspired his > comrades to press the attack, and to drive the enemy from the position with > heavy losses. His fighting determination and intrepidity in battle exemplify > the highest traditions of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Citation: > Pfc. Ouellette distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity in action against the enemy in the Makioug-Chang River salient. > When an enemy assault cut off and surrounded his unit he voluntarily made a > reconnaissance of a nearby hill under intense enemy fire to locate friendly > troop positions and obtain information of the enemy's strength and location. > Finding that friendly troops were not on the hill, he worked his way back to > his unit under heavy fire.
Whittington's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty. On the night of 29 July 1944, near Grimesnil, > France, during an enemy armored attack, Sgt. Whittington, a squad leader, > assumed command of his platoon when the platoon leader and platoon sergeant > became missing in action. He reorganized the defense and, under fire, > courageously crawled between gun positions to check the actions of his men.
In the short skirmish that ensued, Hanneken killed Péralte and about 1,200 of his followers were killed, captured, or dispersed. Hanneken subsequently circulated a photograph of Péralte's half-naked body tied to a door. However, the attempt to intimidate backfired and instead evoked sympathy for Péralte. Hanneken was awarded the Medal of Honor for "extraordinary heroism" and "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in actual conflict with the enemy" and, in December 1919, commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Rogers' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Lt. Col. Rogers, Field Artillery, > distinguished himself in action while serving as commanding officer, 1st > Battalion, during the defense of a forward fire support base. In the early > morning hours, the fire support base was subjected to a concentrated > bombardment of heavy mortar, rocket and rocket propelled grenade fire.
Jay R. Vargas (born July 29, 1938) is a retired United States Marine Corps colonel who served in the Vietnam War. He received the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" in 1968. Vargas is one of four brothers who has served in combat in the United States Armed Forces in time of war — World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Rank and organization: Commander, United States Navy. Born: October 25, 1888, Winchester, Va. Appointed from: Virginia. ;Citation: > For distinguishing himself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the > risk of his life, in demonstrating that it is possible for aircraft to > travel in continuous flight from a now inhabited portion of the earth over > the North Pole and return. Byrd, along with Machinist Floyd Bennett, was presented with the Medal of Honor by President Calvin Coolidge on March 5, 1927.
Sergeant Sadowski's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Medal of Honor > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty at Valhey, France. On the afternoon of 14 September > 1944, Sgt. Sadowski as a tank commander was advancing with the leading > elements of Combat Command A, 4th Armored Division, through an intensely > severe barrage of enemy fire from the streets and buildings of the town of > Valhey. As Sgt.
Dutko's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty, on 23 May 1944, near Ponte Rotto, Italy. Pfc. Dutko left > the cover of an abandoned enemy trench at the height of an artillery > concentration in a single-handed attack upon 3 machineguns and an 88mm. > mobile gun. Despite the intense fire of these 4 weapons which were aimed > directly at him, Pfc.
Citation: > For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the > call of duty. During the advance, when Cpl. Creed was mortally wounded while > crossing an open field swept by machinegun fire, Hayden unhesitatingly ran > to his assistance and, finding him so severely wounded as to require > immediate attention, disregarded his own personal safety to dress the wound > under intense machinegun fire, and then carried the wounded man back to a > place of safety.
Staff Sergeant Hartsock's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Hartsock, distinguished himself in > action while serving as section leader with the 44th Infantry Platoon. When > the Dầu Tiếng Base Camp came under a heavy enemy rocket and mortar attack, > S/Sgt. Hartsock and his platoon commander spotted an enemy sapper squad > which had infiltrated the camp undetected.
Ramage was highly decorated for heroism during World War II – the Medal of Honor, two Navy Crosses, and the Silver Star Medal. Ramage was stationed at Pearl Harbor on the staff of the Commander, Submarines, Pacific during the surprise Japanese attack on 7 December 1941. In early 1942, he served on his first patrol of the war as the navigator of the . He was awarded the Silver Star as a member of the Grenadier's crew for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while patrolling enemy waters. The citation reads: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Navigator aboard the Submarine U.S.S. GRENADIER (SS-210) during a War Patrol of that Vessel in enemy-controlled waters from 12 April to 10 June 1942. Exhibiting outstanding skill and efficiency in the performance of his duties, Commander Ramage rendered valuable assistance to his Commanding Officer during attacks which resulted in the sinking of two enemy ships totaling 24,000 tons and, in addition, contributed materially to the success of his vessel in evading enemy countermeasures.
His Medal of Honor citation reads: > The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride > in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to > PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ANTHONY T. KAHO'OHANOHANO > UNITED STATES ARMY CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at > the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Private First Class > Anthony T. KAHO'OHANOHANO, Company H, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry > Division, distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above > the call of duty in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Chupa-ri, > Korea, on 1 September 1951. On that date, Private First Class KAHO'OHANOHANO > was in charge of a machine-gun squad supporting the defensive positioning of > Company F when a numerically superior enemy force launched a fierce attack. > Because of the enemy's overwhelming numbers, friendly troops were forced to > execute a limited withdrawal. As the men fell back, Private First Class > KAHO'OHANOHANO ordered his squad to take up more defensible positions and > provide covering fire for the withdrawing friendly force.
Wilson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Pfc. Wilson distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action. As medical aid man attached to > Company I, he accompanied the unit during a reconnaissance in force through > the hilly country near Opari. The main body of the company was passing > through a narrow valley flanked on 3 sides by high hills when the enemy laid > down a barrage of mortar, automatic-weapons and small-arms fire.
Rank and organization Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Agok, Korea, September 1, 1950 Entered service at: Georgia. Born: July 20, 1931, Buena Vista, Georgia G.O. No.: 70, August 2, 1951 Citation: > Pfc. Story, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action. A savage daylight attack by > elements of 3 enemy divisions penetrated the thinly held lines of the 9th > Infantry.
He was successful in > covering the withdrawal of the unit, and later in joining his own > organization. Cpl. Kelly's fighting determination and intrepidity in battle > exemplify the highest traditions of the U.S. Armed Forces. After receiving the Medal, Kelly toured the country with a group of other infantrymen as part of the Army Ground Forces' "Here's Your Infantry," demonstrating various battle techniques and selling war bonds. When the tour ended, Kelly was assigned to the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Gertsch was mortally wounded by enemy fire. > Without S/Sgt. Gertsch's courage, ability to inspire others, and profound > concern for the welfare of his men, the loss of life among his fellow > soldiers would have been significantly greater. His conspicuous gallantry, > extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of his life, above and > beyond the call of duty, are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and > reflect great credit on him and the Armed Forces of his country.
He single-handedly held the attackers at bay until being killed. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor five months later, on February 16, 1951. Henry's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > 1st Lt. Henry, Company F, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. His platoon was > holding a strategic ridge near the town when they were attacked by a > superior enemy force, supported by heavy mortar and artillery fire.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to SARNOSKI, JOSEPH R. (Air Mission) Rank and Organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Corps, 43rd Bombardment Group, Place and Date: Over Buka Area, Solomon Islands, June 16, 1943. Entered Service at: Simpson, Pa. Born. January 30, 1915, Simpson, Pa. G.O. No.: 85, December 17, 1943. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the > call of duty.
Craig, 16th Reconnaissance Company, distinguished himself by > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in > action against the enemy. During the attack on a strategic enemy-held hill > his company's advance was subjected to intense hostile grenade, mortar and > small-arms fire. Cpl. Craig and 4 comrades moved forward to eliminate an > enemy machine gun nest that was hampering the company's advance. At that > instance an enemy machine gunner hurled a hand grenade at the advancing men.
Major Wilkins' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > in action with the enemy near Rabaul, New Britain, on 2 November 1943. > Leading his squadron in an attack on shipping in Simpson Harbor, during > which intense antiaircraft fire was expected, Maj. Wilkins briefed his > squadron so that his airplane would be in the position of greatest risk. His > squadron was the last of 3 in the group to enter the target area.
Staff Sergeant Endl's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty near Anamo, New Guinea, on 11 July 1944. S/Sgt. Endl > was at the head of the leading platoon of his company advancing along a > jungle trail when enemy troops were encountered and a fire fight developed. > The enemy attacked in force under heavy rifle, machinegun, and grenade fire. > His platoon leader wounded, S/Sgt.
On May 26, 1944, Lt. Craig posthumously received the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty." During construction of the Toledo, Ohio freeway system, a bascule bridge crossing the Maumee River was named the Robert Craig Memorial Bridge in his honor, eventually carrying Interstate 280. Today, this bridge still exists as a local street, carrying Ohio State Route 65 across the Maumee River between North Summit Street and Front Street.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company D, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion Place and date: Near Kasan, Korea, September 4, 1950 Entered service at: Erie, Pennsylvania Birth: Mahaffey, Pennsylvania G.O. No.: 11, February 16, 1951. Citation > Pfc. Brown, Company D distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. > While his platoon was securing Hill 755 (the Walled City), the enemy, using > heavy automatic weapons and small arms, counterattacked.
There his bravery and intrepidity impressed and he quickly rose to a high rank; until accused of theft from a fellow officer. Roche always denied the allegation, stating he had bought the gun in question, but according to the corporal from whom he claimed to have done so, Roche himself had stolen it. Roche was convicted and disgraced by Court Martial. Roche later attacked several people involved in the case, including the Corporal, after which he earned the nickname "Tiger".
They now felt the necessity of organizing their government; therefore, on September 19, 1868, Nissage Saget was proclaimed at Saint-Marc provisional President, whilst on September 22 Domingue was acknowledged President of the Meridianal State, with headquarters at Cayes. Salnave's intrepidity gave him for a while all the chances of crushing his foes. He had purchased a steamer in the United States to replace the two men- of-war, Le 22 Décembre and Le Geffrard, which had gone over to the insurgents.
Private Booker's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action. On 9 April 1943 in the vicinity of Fondouk, > Tunisia, Pvt. Booker, while engaged in action against the enemy, carried a > light machinegun and a box of ammunition over 200 yards of open ground. He > continued to advance despite the fact that 2 enemy machineguns and several > mortars were using him as an individual target.
Rank and organization: Major (then Capt.), U.S. Marine Corps, VMO-6, MAG-36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Place and date: Near Quang Nai, Republic of Vietnam, August 19, 1967. Entered service at: Atlanta, Ga. Born: September 6, 1939, Newnan, Ga. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a helicopter gunship pilot attached > to Marine Observation Squadron 6 in action against enemy forces. During an > escort mission Maj.
Private Johnson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. Pvt. Johnson elected to sacrifice his life in order that > his comrades might extricate themselves from an ambush. Braving the massed > fire of about 60 riflemen, 3 machineguns, and 3 tanks from positions only 25 > yards distant, he stood erect and signaled his patrol leader to withdraw. > The whole area was brightly illuminated by enemy flares.
Corporal Harr's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. In a fierce > counterattack, the Japanese closed in on his machinegun emplacement, hurling > hand grenades, 1 of which exploded under the gun, putting it out of action > and wounding 2 of the crew. While the remaining gunners were desperately > attempting to repair their weapon another grenade landed squarely in the > emplacement. Quickly realizing he could not safely throw the unexploded > missile from the crowded position, Cpl.
His > grenades killed 2 of the enemy and 4 more, all wounded, came out and > surrendered to Pfc. Powers, who was now unarmed. Pfc. Powers had worked his > way over the entire company front, and against tremendous odds had single- > handedly broken the backbone of this heavily defended and strategic enemy > position, and enabled his regiment to advance into the city of Cassino. Pfc. > Powers' fighting determination and intrepidity in battle exemplify the > highest traditions of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The battle would mean the Confederate troops were bottled up at Vicksburg, Miss., which was strategically vital. General Ulysses S. Grant, who led that campaign, referred to Merrill's intrepidity as "eminently brilliant and daring" and that had Merrill not been a general officer at the time, he would have recommended him for the Medal of Honor. Merrill rejoined his regiment in January 1864, but the lingering effects of his hip wound forced him to terminate his military service the following June.
Ridden for the first time by the South African jockey Michael Roberts he finished eighth of the twenty runners, three lengths behind the winner Carnegie. The horses finishing behind Lando included King's Theatre, Celtic Arms and Intrepidity. Two weeks later, the colt appeared in Italy when he was one of seven horses to contest the Group One Gran Premio del Jockey Club at Milan. Roberts tracked the Jentzsch- trained pacemaker Embarcadero before sending Lando into the lead 500 metres from the finish.
Staff Sergeant Jennings' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty. Part of Company C was defending an artillery > position when attacked by a North Vietnamese Army regiment supported by > mortar, recoilless-rifle, and machine gun fire. At the outset, S/Sgt. > Jennings sprang to his bunker, astride the main attack route, and slowed the > on-coming enemy wave with highly effective machine gun fire.
Specialist Ingalls' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4 Ingalls, a member of Company A, > accompanied his squad on a night ambush mission. Shortly after the ambush > was established, an enemy soldier entered the killing zone and was shot when > he tried to evade capture. Other enemy soldiers were expected to enter the > area, and the ambush was maintained in the same location.
Specialist Lang's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4 Lang, Company A, was serving as a > squad leader when his unit, on a reconnaissance-in-force mission, > encountered intense fire from a well fortified enemy bunker complex. Sp4 > Lang observed an emplacement from which heavy fire was coming. > Unhesitatingly, he assaulted the position and destroyed it with hand > grenades and rifle fire.
Detached in March 1965, he then served as Guard Officer, Marine Barracks, Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. From December 1965 until February 1966, Barnum served on temporary duty in Vietnam as an artillery forward observer with Company H, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. During Operation Harvest Moon, Barnum would be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on December 18, 1965 -- for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty".
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Specialist Stryker, U.S. Army, distinguished > himself while serving with Company C. Spec. Stryker was serving as a > grenadier in a multicompany reconnaissance in force near Loc Ninh. As his > unit moved through the dense underbrush, it was suddenly met with a hail of > rocket, automatic weapons and small arms fire from enemy forces concealed in > fortified bunkers and in the surrounding trees.
This is a list of Native Americans awarded the nation's highest military decoration -- the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is bestowed "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force." The medal is awarded by the President of the United States on behalf of the Congress. Of the 3,469 Medals of Honor awarded as of 2010, 29 have been awarded to Native Americans.
Lieutenant Sargent's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > ...For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his > life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a platoon of Company > B, 1st Lt. Sargent was investigating a reported Viet Cong meeting house and > weapons cache. A tunnel entrance which 1st Lt. Sargent observed was booby > trapped. He tried to destroy the booby trap and blow the cover from the > tunnel using hand grenades, but this attempt was not successful.
During his famous eleventh patrol, he continued to revolutionize submarine warfare, inventing the night convoy attack from astern by joining the flank escort line. He attacked two convoys at anchor inside the 20 fathom (37 m) curve on the China coast, totaling more than 30 ships. With two frigates pursuing, Barb set a then-world speed record for a submarine of 23.5 knots (44 km/h) using 150% overload. For his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, Fluckey received the Medal of Honor.
Long's official citation reads: > Sgt. Long, a member of Company M, distinguished himself by conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action > against an armed enemy of the United Nations. When Company M, in a defensive > perimeter on Hill 300, was viciously attacked by a numerically superior > hostile force at approximately 0300 hours and ordered to withdraw, Sgt. > Long, a forward observer for the mortar platoon, voluntarily remained at his > post to provide cover by directing mortar fire on the enemy.
Watkins' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > M/Sgt. Watkins distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. > When an overwhelming enemy force broke through and isolated 30 men of his > unit, he took command, established a perimeter defense and directed action > which repelled continuous, fanatical enemy assaults. With his group > completely surrounded and cut off, he moved from foxhole to foxhole exposing > himself to enemy fire, giving instructions and offering encouragement to his > men.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 July 1912, New York City, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. Other Navy award: Air Medal with 1 gold star. Citation: > For distinguished and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of > his life above and beyond the call of duty, while pilot of an airplane of > Bombing Squadron 5, Lt. Powers participated, with his squadron, in 5 > engagements with Japanese forces in the Coral Sea area and adjacent waters > during the period 4 to 8 May 1942.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company F, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division Place and date: Near Pachi-dong, Korea, June 7, 1951 Entered service at: Galveston, Tex. Born: September 18, 1930, Escaptawpa, Miss. G.O. No.: 15, February 1, 1952 Citation: > Pfc. Hanson, a machine gunner with the 1st Platoon, Company F, distinguished > himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the > United Nations.
Private Fous' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Fous distinguished himself at the > risk of his life while serving as a rifleman with Company E. Pfc. Fous was > participating in a reconnaissance-in-force mission when his unit formed its > perimeter defense for the night. Pfc. Fous, together with 3 other American > soldiers, occupied a position in a thickly vegetated area facing a woodline.
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, commanding officer, Company E, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Place and date: Near Ipsok, Korea, November 27, 1950 Entered service at: Gilroy, Calif. Born: September 12, 1918, Clairton, Pa G.O. No.: 58, August 2, 1951 Citation: > Capt. Desiderio distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity at the repeated risk of his life above and beyond the call of > duty. His company was given the mission of defending the command post of a > task force against an enemy breakthrough.
Interpidity (foaled 19 February 1990) was a British-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. In a racing career which lasted from April 1993 to November 1994 the filly ran twelve times and won four races. Unraced as a two- year-old, Intrepidity proved to be the outstanding three-year-old filly in Europe in 1993, winning the Prix Saint-Alary and the Prix Vermeille in France and The Oaks in England. She also finished fourth in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, beaten one and a half lengths.
Stewart's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Early in the morning a reinforced North > Vietnamese company attacked Company B, which was manning a defensive > perimeter in Vietnam. The surprise onslaught wounded 5 members of a 6-man > squad caught in the direct path of the enemy's thrust. S/Sgt. Stewart became > a lone defender of vital terrain--virtually 1 man against a hostile platoon.
Private First Class Knappenberger's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict with the enemy, > on February 1, 1944, near Cisterna di Littoria, Italy. When a heavy German > counterattack was launched against his battalion, Pfc. Knappenberger crawled > to an exposed knoll and went into position with his automatic rifle. An > enemy machinegun 85 yards away opened fire, and bullets struck within 6 > inches of him.
Sergeant Stone's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Stone, distinguished himself while > serving as squad leader of the 1st Platoon. The 1st Platoon was on a combat > patrol mission just west of Landing Zone Liz when it came under intense > automatic weapons and grenade fire from a well concealed company-size force > of North Vietnamese regulars. Observing the platoon machinegunner fall > critically wounded, Sgt.
Platoon Sergeant Grandstaff's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. P/Sgt. Grandstaff distinguished himself > while leading the Weapons Platoon, Company B, on a reconnaissance mission > near the Cambodian border. His platoon was advancing through intermittent > enemy contact when it was struck by heavy small arms and automatic weapons > fire from 3 sides surrounded by nearly 700 enemy forces. As he established a > defensive perimeter, P/Sgt.
G.O. No.: 18, 15 March 1945. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 15 August 1944, Sgt. Connor, through sheer grit and > determination, led his platoon in clearing an enemy vastly superior in > numbers and firepower from strongly entrenched positions on Cape Cavalaire, > removing a grave enemy threat to his division during the amphibious landing > in southern France, and thereby insured safe and uninterrupted landings for > the huge volume of men and materiel which followed.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action against the enemy in connection with a bombing > mission over enemy-occupied Europe on February 20, 1944. The aircraft on > which Sgt. Mathies was serving as flight engineer and ball turret gunner was > attacked by a squadron of enemy fighters with the result that the co-pilot > was killed outright, the pilot wounded and rendered unconscious, the radio > operator wounded and the plane severely damaged. Nevertheless, Sgt.
Millett's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Capt. Millett, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. While personally > leading his company in an attack against a strongly held position he noted > that the 1st Platoon was pinned down by small-arms, automatic, and antitank > fire. Capt. Millett ordered the 3d Platoon forward, placed himself at the > head of the 2 platoons, and, with fixed bayonet, led the assault up the > fire-swept hill.
Second Lieutenant Barfoot's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Lt. Van Thomas Barfoot (right) after being awarded the Medal of Honor by Lt. General Alexander Patch on 22 September 1944 in Epinal, France. : > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano, Italy. With his platoon > heavily engaged during an assault against forces well entrenched on > commanding ground, 2d Lt. Barfoot (then Tech. Sgt.) moved off alone upon the > enemy left flank.
Staff Sergeant DeFranzo's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and > beyond the call of duty, on June 10, 1944, near Vaubadon, France. As scouts > were advancing across an open field, the enemy suddenly opened fire with > several machineguns and hit 1 of the men. S/Sgt. DeFranzo courageously moved > out in the open to the aid of the wounded scout and was himself wounded but > brought the man to safety. Refusing aid, S/Sgt.
This led to corruption and abuse, and the sum came up short. The Romans then stripped down and melted pagan statues and shrines to make up the difference.Thomas S. Burns, Barbarians Within the Gates of Rome: A Study of Roman Military Policy and the Barbarians, (Indiana University Press, 1994), page 234. Zosimus reports one such statue was of Virtus, and that when it was melted down to pay off barbarians it seemed "all that remained of the Roman valor and intrepidity was totally extinguished".Zosimus.
Private Moon's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He fought with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity when powerful Japanese > counterblows were being struck in a desperate effort to annihilate a newly > won beachhead. In a forward position, armed with a submachinegun, he met the > brunt of a strong, well-supported night attack which quickly enveloped his > platoon's flanks. Many men in nearby positions were killed or injured, and > Pvt. Moon was wounded as his foxhole became the immediate object of a > concentration of mortar and machinegun fire.
He shouted a warning to all those nearby, > pushed the wounded radio operator and the platoon sergeant to one side, and > lunged forward to smother the grenade's blast with his body. Through his > valorous actions, performed in a flash of inspired selflessness, Pfc. Monroe > saved the lives of 2 of his comrades and prevented the probable injury of > several others. His gallantry and intrepidity were in the highest traditions > of the U.S. Army, and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces > of his country.
Private Kays' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. (then Pvt.) Kays distinguished > himself while serving as a medical aidman with Company D, 1st Battalion, > 101st Airborne Division near Fire Support Base Maureen. A heavily armed > force of enemy sappers and infantrymen assaulted Company D's night defensive > position, wounding and killing a number of its members. Disregarding the > intense enemy fire and ground assault, Pfc.
50px ;Citation Excerpt (1944): > :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the USS > SANTA FE, in action against enemy Japanese forces, October 13, to 17, 1944. > Skilled and courageous in directing his command in its assigned missions to > protect the withdrawal of two severely damaged ships from enemy infested > waters, Rear Admiral Wright contributed essentially to the expeditious > accomplishment of his hazardous salvage operation, providing efficient and > effective support against hostile air attacks and making possible the > successful reclamation of the damaged ships ...
In a second strike directed at the Port Lyautey airdrome later that day, Wilhoite flew as part of the third flight and destroyed one fighter, a Dewoitine 520 by strafing. However, Wilhoite's Wildcat took hits from the intense flak and crashed about one mile from Port Lyautey. Wilhoite received a Silver Star, posthumously, for displaying "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" during the strikes at Rabat-Sale and Port Lyautey. The accompanying citation also cited Wilhoite's "superb airmanship and tenacious devotion to duty" in pressing home his strafing attacks.
Born: March 14, 1942, Fort Myers, Fla. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as pilot and aircraft commander of a search and > rescue helicopter, attached to Helicopter Support Squadron 7, during > operations against enemy forces in North Vietnam. Launched shortly after > midnight to attempt the rescue of 2 downed aviators, Lt. (then Lt. (J.G.)) > Lassen skillfully piloted his aircraft over unknown and hostile terrain to a > steep, tree-covered hill on which the survivors had been located.
Rank and organization: Sergeant (then Pfc.), U.S. Army, Company C, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division. Place and date: Que Son Valley, Quảng Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, January 12, 1968. Entered service at: Harrisburg, Pa. Born: October 13, 1941, Petersburg, Pa. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Port distinguished himself while serving as a > rifleman with Company C, which was conducting combat operations against an > enemy force in the Que Son Valley.
First Lieutenant Poxon's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Poxon, Armor, Troop B, > distinguished himself while serving as a platoon leader on a reconnaissance > mission. Landing by helicopter in an area suspected of being occupied by the > enemy, the platoon came under intense fire from enemy soldiers in concealed > positions and fortifications around the landing zone. A soldier fell, hit by > the first burst of fire.
Private Kelley's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Before dawn, near the edge of the enemy-held Buri > airstrip, the company was immobilized by heavy, accurate rifle and > machinegun fire from hostile troops entrenched in bomb craters and a ditch > less than 100 yards distant. The company commander ordered a mortar > concentration which destroyed 1 machinegun but failed to dislodge the main > body of the enemy. At this critical moment Pvt.
Pruden's grave marker at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Staff Sergeant Pruden's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Pruden, Company G, distinguished > himself while serving as a reconnaissance team leader during an ambush > mission. The 6-man team was inserted by helicopter into enemy-controlled > territory to establish an ambush position and to obtain information > concerning enemy movements. As the team moved into the preplanned area, > S/Sgt.
Specialist Olson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Spec. Olson distinguished himself at the > cost of his life while serving as a team leader with Company A. Spec. Olson > was participating in a mission to reinforce a reconnaissance platoon which > was heavily engaged with a well-entrenched Viet Cong force. When his platoon > moved into the area of contact and had overrun the first line of enemy > bunkers, Spec.
Sergeant Pierce's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Pierce was serving as squad leader in a > reconnaissance platoon when his patrol was ambushed by hostile forces. > Through his inspiring leadership and personal courage, the squad succeeded > in eliminating an enemy machinegun and routing the opposing force. While > pursuing the fleeing enemy, the squad came upon a dirt road and, as the main > body of his men entered the road, Sgt.
Major Dunagan's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Maj. (then Capt.) Dunagan distinguished > himself during the period May 13 and 14, 1969, while serving as commanding > officer, Company A. On May 13, 1969, Maj. Dunagan was leading an attack to > relieve pressure on the battalion's forward support base when his company > came under intense fire from a well-entrenched enemy battalion. Despite > continuous hostile fire from a numerically superior force, Maj.
Acting with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the fight which > ensured, Gunnery Sergeant Robinson, after shooting down one of the enemy > planes, was struck by a bullet which carried away most of his elbow. At the > same time his gun jammed. While his pilot maneuvered for position, he > cleared the jam with one hand and returned to the fight. Although his left > arm was useless, he fought off the enemy scouts until he collapsed after > receiving two more bullet wounds, one in the stomach and one in the thigh.
Medal of Honor Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company C, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division Place and date: Vicinity of Taemi-Dong, Korea, March 9, 1951 Entered service at: Pasadena, Calif. Born: March 1, 1920 Ford City, Pennsylvania G.O. No.: 67, August 2, 1951 Citation: > Capt. Harvey Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. When his company > was pinned down by a barrage of automatic weapons fire from numerous well- > entrenched emplacements, imperiling accomplishment of its mission, Capt.
Photo of Raymond M. Calusen The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself "... conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States ...". Medal of Honor Criteria Raymond M. Clausen, Jr. was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor on January 31, 1970 while serving with HMM-263.
Becton was awarded the first of four Silver Stars "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty-one" in combat in night engagements in the Solomon Islands campaign in July and August 1943. Made a commander on November 1, Becton was the commanding officer of USS Laffey during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The ship was struck by an 8-inch shell, which did not explode. Laffey broke up an attack by German E-boats on June 12 and bombarded Cherbourg on June 25.
The Medal of Honor was presented to Etchberger's sons by President Obama at a White House ceremony on September 21, 2010. The text of Etchberger's Medal of Honor citation reads: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by act of > Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded, in the name of the Congress, the Medal > of Honor to Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger, United States Air > Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above > and beyond the call of duty. Chief Master Sgt.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company C 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Place and date: Near Kaesong, Korea, October 12, 1950 Entered service at: Madison, N.J. Born: August 4, 1926 Madison, N.J. G.O. No.: 57, August 2, 1951. Citation: > 1st Lt. Coursen distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. While Company C was > attacking Hill 174 under heavy enemy small-arms fire, his platoon received > enemy fire from close range. The platoon returned the fire and continued to > advance.
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company C, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Place and date: Near Chindong-ni, Korea, September 19, 1950 Entered service at: Worthington, Ky. Born: April 3, 1929, Worthington, Ky G.O. No.: 86, August 2, 1951. ;Citation > Cpl. Collier, Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. While engaged in an > assault on a strategic ridge strongly defended by a fanatical enemy, the > leading elements of his company encountered intense automatic weapons and > grenade fire. Cpl.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Troops B and C, while conducting a > reconnaissance mission along a road were suddenly attacked by a Viet Cong > regiment, supported by mortars, recoilless rifles and machine guns, from > concealed positions astride the road. Sgt. Long abandoned the relative > safety of his armored personnel carrier and braved a withering hail of enemy > fire to carry wounded men to evacuation helicopters. As the platoon fought > its way forward to resupply advanced elements, Sgt.
Sergeant McGill's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > in action with the enemy at Los Negros Island, Admiralty Group, on 4 March > 1944. In the early morning hours Sgt. McGill, with a squad of 8 men, > occupied a revetment which bore the brunt of a furious attack by > approximately 200 drink-crazed enemy troops. Although covered by crossfire > from machine-guns on the right and left flank he could receive no support > from the remainder of our troops stationed at his rear.
Only Royale began her third season of racing by finishing eighth behind Alderbrook when 5/2 favourite for the Festival Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse on 19 May. In June she started a 20/1 outsider for a strong edition of the Coronation Cup at Epsom Downs Racecourse. She finished seventh behind Apple Tree in a field which included Urban Sea, Intrepidity, Monsun, White Muzzle and Environment Friend. After a break of two and a half months Only Royale attempted to become the first horse to win consecutive runnings of the Yorkshire Oaks.
Private Fryar's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Pvt. Fryar's battalion encountered the enemy > strongly entrenched in a position supported by mortars and automatic > weapons. The battalion attacked, but in spite of repeated efforts was unable > to take the position. Pvt. Fryar's company was ordered to cover the > battalion's withdrawal to a more suitable point from which to attack, but > the enemy launched a strong counterattack which threatened to cut off the > company.
Kane elected > to lead his formation into the attack. By his gallant courage, brilliant > leadership, and superior flying skill, he and the formation under his > command successfully attacked this vast refinery so essential to our > enemies' war effort. Through his conspicuous gallantry in this most > hazardous action against the enemy, and by his intrepidity at the risk of > his life above and beyond the call of duty, Col. Kane personally contributed > vitally to the success of this daring mission and thereby rendered most > distinguished service in the furtherance of the defeat of our enemies.
The following is the text of the actual citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to a United States > warship in action against enemy forces on March 10, 1943. When a hostile > Blockade Runner intercepted and attacked. BUCKLEY, as a member of a boarding > party attempting to salvage the vessel, displayed exceptional courage in the > face of grave danger from threatening flames and the powerful explosions of > demolition charges. While preparing to ascend the ladder of the Runner in > order to assist in the hazardous salvage operations.
The medal is silver and was struck at the Calcutta Mint. It is in diameter and has the following design: The obverse depicts a fortified mountain-top with, in the foreground, a cannon and troops marching with a flag and fitted bayonets behind a hill. There is no inscription. The reverse has the Persian inscription This medal was conferred by the Nawab Governor-General Baghatur, in testimony of the energy, good service, skill and intrepidity which was displayed during the campaigns in the hills, in the Hijri years 1229 and 1230.
Staff Sergeant Crews' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty on 8 April 1945 near Lobenbacherhof, > Germany. As his company was advancing toward the village under heavy fire, > an enemy machinegun and automatic rifle with rifle support opened upon it > from a hill on the right flank. Seeing that his platoon leader had been > wounded by their fire, S/Sgt. Crews, acting on his own initiative, rushed > the strongpoint with 2 men of his platoon.
Private Van Noy's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > in action with the enemy near Finschafen, New Guinea, on October 17, 1943. > When wounded late in September, Pvt. Van Noy declined evacuation and > continued on duty. On October 17, 1943 he was gunner in charge of a > machinegun post only 5 yards from the water's edge when the alarm was given > that 3 enemy barges loaded with troops were approaching the beach in the > early morning darkness.
Anderson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Served on board the U.S.S. Crusader and the Keokuk during various actions of > those vessels. Carrying out his duties skillfully while on board the U.S.S. > Crusader, Q.M.Robert Anderson, on all occasions, set forth the greatest > intrepidity and devotion. During the attack on Charleston, while serving on > board the U.S.S. Keokuk, Q.M. Robert Anderson was stationed at the wheel > when shot penetrated the house and, with the scattering of the iron, used > his own body as a shield for his commanding officer.
At the invasion of Iwo Jima on 17 February 1945, while shelling enemy positions in support of Underwater Demolition Team swimmers, the ship was heavily damaged by Japanese counter-fire and went out of control. Despite very serious wounds the ship's commanding officer, Rufus G. Herring, took the helm, rallied his men, and kept the ship in action. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty," he was awarded the Medal of Honor, while the ship was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.
Specialist Guenette's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Guenette distinguished himself > while serving as a machine gunner with Company D, during combat operations. > While Sp4c. Guenette's platoon was sweeping a suspected enemy base camp, it > came under light harassing fire from a well equipped and firmly entrenched > squad of North Vietnamese Army regulars which was serving as a delaying > force at the entrance to their base camp.
While serving in Gar, he made nine war patrols. Street received two Silver Stars for his "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Assistant Approach Officer aboard the ... U.S.S. GAR (SS-206)" on Gar's first and tenth patrols.Valor AwardsWhich of Gar's patrols 2 through 9 LCDR Street did not make is not clear, if that is the discrepancy. The second Silver Star write-up may be in error. On July 6, 1944, LCDR Street reported to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to fit out the , his first command.
General of Division Michaud, the commander-in-chief of France's Army of the Rhine, noted in his report that Delmas's two regiments showed bravery and intrepidity every time they faced the enemy. In July, the 9th Cavalry was involved in several well-led cavalry actions and Nansouty acquired an excellent reputation, recognised as a disciplinarian and a commander who knew how to drill his men effectively.Thoumas, pp. 9–10. Beginning in December 1794, the French forces on the Rhine experienced a difficult period, marked by General Charles Pichegru's inability to take Mainz.
Sergeant Specker's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life, above and beyond > the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict. On the night of 7 > January 1944, Sgt. Specker, with his company, was advancing up the slope of > Mount Porchio, Italy. He was sent forward on reconnaissance and on his > return he reported to his company commander the fact that there was an enemy > machinegun nest and several well-placed snipers directly in the path and > awaiting the company. Sgt.
Sergeant Squires' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. At the start of his company's attack on strongly held > enemy positions in and around Spaccasassi Creek, near Padiglione, Italy, on > the night of 23-April 24, 1944, Pfc. Squires, platoon messenger, > participating in his first offensive action, braved intense artillery, > mortar, and antitank gun fire in order to investigate the effects of an > antitank mine explosion on the leading platoon. Despite shells which burst > close to him, Pfc.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Bondsteel distinguished himself > while serving as a platoon sergeant with Company A, near the village of Lang > Sau. Company A was directed to assist a friendly unit which was endangered > by intense fire from a North Vietnamese Battalion located in a heavily > fortified base camp. S/Sgt. Bondsteel quickly organized the men of his > platoon into effective combat teams and spearheaded the attack by destroying > 4 enemy occupied bunkers.
Private First Class Prussman's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on September 8, 1944, near Les Coates [most probably a > wrong transcription of Loscoat], Brittany, France. When the advance of the > flank companies of 2 battalions was halted by intense enemy mortar, > machinegun, and sniper fire from a fortified position on his left, Pfc. > Prussman maneuvered his squad to assault the enemy fortifications. Hurdling > a hedgerow, he came upon 2 enemy riflemen whom he disarmed.
Schauer's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On May 23, 1944, at 12 noon, Pfc. (now T/Sgt.) Schauer > left the cover of a ditch to engage 4 German snipers who opened fire on the > patrol from its rear. Standing erect he walked deliberately 30 yards toward > the enemy, stopped amid the fire from 4 rifles centered on him, and with 4 > bursts from his BAR, each at a different range, killed all of the snipers.
On 2 October, Carnegie was one of twenty runners to contest the 73rd running of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and started at odds of 3/1 as part of Sheikh Mohammed's four horse entry which also included King's Theatre, Intrepidity and Richard of York. Jarnet sent the colt into the lead in the straight and he prevailed in a blanket finish from Hernando, Apple Tree, Ezzoud and Bright Moon. His success was a third in the race for Fabre, a second for Jarnet and a first for Sheikh Mohammed.
While on duty with marines engaged in the attack on Gavutu and Tanambogo, Pharmacist's Mate Wann received the Silver Star medal for conspicuous gallantry and "intrepidity during action" on the night of 7 August 1942. Japanese machine guns, raking the causeway between Gavutu and Tanambogo Islands, pinned down the marines with heavy fire. Wann volunteered to cross the area to render aid and return casualties to the aid station. Ignoring the enemy fire and with complete disregard of his own life, he sprinted back and forth, carrying and rendering aid to wounded marines.
Colonel Craw's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the > call of duty. On November 8, 1942, near Port Lyautey, French Morocco, Col. > Craw volunteered to accompany the leading wave of assault boats to the shore > and pass through the enemy lines to locate the French commander with a view > to suspending hostilities. This request was first refused as being too > dangerous but upon the officer's insistence that he was qualified to > undertake and accomplish the mission he was allowed to go.
Sadler's Wells has been called one of the most influential sires of all times, especially based on his record in the English Classic Races. He is the sire of 12 English Classic winners, a number comparable with leading sires Stockwell and St Simon from the 19th century. His English Classic winners are: Salsabil (1000 Guineas, Oaks), Intrepidity (Oaks), Moonshell (Oaks), Entrepreneur (2000 Guineas), King of Kings (2000 Guineas), Imagine (Oaks), Galileo (Derby), Milan (St Leger), High Chaparral (Derby), Brian Boru (St Leger), Refuse to Bend (2000 Guineas) and Alexandrova (Oaks).
This assault was successful and the enemy was > driven from the positions with a loss of 4 mortars and 10 machineguns and > leaving many dead on the field. On August 4, 1944, near Afua, Dutch New > Guinea, 2d Lt. Christensen was killed in action about 2 yards from his > objective while leading his platoon in an attack on an enemy machinegun > position. 2d Lt. Christensen's leadership, intrepidity, and repeatedly > demonstrated gallantry in action at the risk of his life, above and beyond > the call of duty, exemplify the highest traditions of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Technician Pinder's official Medal of Honor citation reads: left > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > on 6 June 1944, near Colleville-sur-Mer, France. On D-day, Technician 5th > Grade Pinder landed on the coast 100 yards off shore under devastating enemy > machinegun and artillery fire which caused severe casualties among the > boatload. Carrying a vitally important radio, he struggled towards shore in > waist-deep water. Only a few yards from his craft he was hit by enemy fire > and was gravely wounded.
Private First Class Petrarca's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the > call of duty. Pfc. Petrarca advanced with the leading troop element to > within 100 yards of the enemy fortifications where mortar and small-arms > fire caused a number of casualties. Singling out the most seriously wounded, > he worked his way to the aid of Pfc. Scott, lying within 75 yards of the > enemy, whose wounds were so serious that he could not even be moved out of > the direct line of fire.
Hogan lived in Dublin until 1921, when he and his family relocated to Fort Worth. American jurist and 1924 Texas Republican gubernatorial nominee George C. Butte married and resided in Dublin for several years and is interred there at Live Oak Cemetery. Dublin is the birthplace of Lt. Col. George Andrew Davis, Jr., who was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 10 February 1952, near the Sinuiju-Yalu River area in North Korea.
On 14 February, while firing on Japanese batteries at Los Cochinos Point, Fletcher took a hit which killed eight and wounded three of her men. She continued to fire as she controlled damage, and a half-hour later added rescue operations to her activities as she took the survivors off YMS-48, also hit by Japanese fire. Water Tender Second Class Elmer C. Bigelow was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while fighting the fire on board the destroyer. Fletchers firing in Manila Bay continued until the 17th.
Alexandrova is a bay filly bred by Quay Bloodstock in Ireland. She was by Sadler's Wells, fourteen time Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland, and became his twelfth and last English Classic winner. She also became his fifth Oaks Stakes winner, following Salsabil, Intrepidity, Moonshell and Imagine, putting the stallion alongside the late-nineteenth century and early-twentieth century stallion St. Simon as the joint most successful sire of winners of this British classic. She is the fourth winner out of the mare Shouk, whose sire is Shirley Heights.
Staff Sergeant Minick's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own > life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict > with the enemy on 21 November 1944, near Hurtgen, Germany. S/Sgt. Minick's > battalion was halted in its advance by extensive minefields, exposing troops > to heavy concentrations of enemy artillery and mortar fire. Further delay in > the advance would result in numerous casualties and a movement through the > minefield was essential. Voluntarily, S/Sgt.
Private First Class Monroe's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. His platoon was deployed in a night > ambush when the position was suddenly subjected to an intense and accurate > grenade attack, and 1 foxhole was hit immediately. Responding without > hesitation to the calls for help from the wounded men Pfc. Monroe moved > forward through heavy small-arms fire to the foxhole but found that all of > the men had expired.
McDonald joined the Army from Beckley, West Virginia in 1967,Service Profile and served as a private first class in Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a June 7, 1968 firefight near Kontum in South Vietnam, during Operation MacArthur. McDonald, aged 26 at his death, was buried in Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, North Carolina. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc.
Staff Sergeant Molnár's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Molnár distinguished himself while > serving as a squad leader with Company B, during combat operations. Shortly > after the battalion's defensive perimeter was established, it was hit by > intense mortar fire as the prelude to a massive enemy night attack. S/Sgt. > Molnár immediately left his sheltered location to insure the readiness of > his squad to meet the attack.
Sergeant Keller's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sweeping through an area where an enemy > ambush had occurred earlier, Sgt. Keller's unit suddenly came under intense > automatic weapons and small-arms fire from a number of enemy bunkers and > numerous snipers in nearby trees. Sgt. Keller quickly moved to a position > where he could fire at a bunker from which automatic fire was received, > killing 1 Viet Cong who attempted to escape.
Specialist Johnston's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4 Johnston distinguished himself while > serving as a mortarman with Company D, at a fire support base in Tay Ninh > Province. Sp4 Johnston's company was in defensive positions when it came > under a devastating rocket and mortar attack. Under cover of the > bombardment, enemy sappers broke through the defensive perimeter and began > hurling explosive charges into the main defensive bunkers.
The obverse side of these contained a picture of the respective fighter; the reverse had the Latin inscription Bella! Horrida bella! (a quotation from Virgil which can be translated as "wars, horrible wars") and the words "Strength and magnanimity" in the case of Perrins, and "Science and intrepidity" for that of Johnson. Chaloner has speculated that these may have been produced by Perrins' employers, Boulton and Watt, and says that they bear similarities with the work of a French die maker called Ponthon who was supplying the firm with industrial items from at least 1791.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Kujangdong, Korea, November 26, 1950 Entered service at: Carrollton, Mississippi Born: October 15, 1928, Carrollton, Mississippi G.O. No.: 39, June 4, 1951 Citation: > Sgt. Pittman, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. He > volunteered to lead his squad in a counterattack to regain commanding > terrain lost in an earlier engagement. Moving aggressively forward in the > face of intense artillery, mortar, and small-arms fire he was wounded by > mortar fragments.
Corporal Folland's Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Folland distinguished himself while > serving as an ammunition bearer with the weapons platoon of Company D, > during a reconnaissance patrol mission. As the patrol was moving through a > dense jungle area, it was caught in an intense crossfire from heavily > fortified and concealed enemy ambush positions. As the patrol reacted to > neutralize the ambush, it became evident that the heavy weapons could not be > used in the cramped fighting area. Cpl.
His official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the > call of duty. Col. Wilbur prepared the plan for making contact with French > commanders in Casablanca and obtaining an armistice to prevent unnecessary > bloodshed. On 8 November 1942, he landed at Fedala with the leading assault > waves where opposition had developed into a firm and continuous defensive > line across his route of advance. Commandeering a vehicle, he was driven > toward the hostile defenses under incessant fire, finally locating a French > officer who accorded him passage through the forward positions.
Ingman's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Sgt. Ingman, a member of Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action > against the enemy. The 2 leading squads of the assault platoon of his > company, while attacking a strongly fortified ridge held by the enemy, were > pinned down by withering fire and both squad leaders and several men were > wounded. Cpl. Ingman assumed command, reorganized and combined the 2 squads, > then moved from 1 position to another, designating fields of fire and giving > advice and encouragement to the men.
Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Changbong- ni, Korea, January 2, 1951 Entered service at: Indianola, Iowa. Born: October 7, 1926, Indianola, Iowa G.O. No.: 13, February 1, 1952 Citation: > Sfc. Edwards, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. > When his platoon, while assisting in the defense of a strategic hill, was > forced out of its position and came under vicious raking fire from an enemy > machine gun set up on adjacent high ground, Sfc.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: February 2, 1920, Middlesboro, Ky. Accredited to: Ohio. ;Citation > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as an automatic rifleman serving with the 2d > Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese > forces on the Asan-Adelup Beachhead, Guam, Marianas Islands on 22 July 1944. > Suddenly taken under fire by 2 enemy machineguns not more than 15 yards away > while clearing out hostile positions holding up the advance of his platoon > through a narrow gully, Pfc.
While serving with the 30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, in France, SSgt Adams' company was attempting to open supply lines; he single-handedly eliminated the enemy positions. His citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on 28 October 1944, near St. Die, France. When his company > was stopped in its effort to drive through the Mortagne Forest to reopen the > supply line to the isolated third battalion, S/Sgt. Adams braved the > concentrated fire of machineguns in a lone assault on a force of German > troops.
Corporal Mayfield's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call > of duty while fighting in the Cordillera Mountains of Luzon, Philippine > Islands. When 2 Filipino companies were pinned down under a torrent of enemy > fire that converged on them from a circular ridge commanding their position, > Cpl. Mayfield, in a gallant single-handed effort to aid them, rushed from > shell hole to shell hole until he reached 4 enemy caves atop the barren > fire-swept hill. With grenades and his carbine, he assaulted each of the > caves while enemy fire pounded about him.
Langhorn's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Langhorn distinguished himself while > serving as a radio operator with Troop C, near Plei Djereng in Pleiku > province. Pfc. Langhorn's platoon was inserted into a landing zone to rescue > 2 pilots of a Cobra helicopter shot down by enemy fire on a heavily timbered > slope. He provided radio coordination with the command-and-control aircraft > overhead while the troops hacked their way through dense undergrowth to the > wreckage, where both aviators were found dead.
In early 1779, Major General Benedict Arnold, then Commandant of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requested that General George Washington send him an additional regiment of Continental soldiers to guard the Patriot stores in Philadelphia. Hogun was sent to Arnold with his newly recruited regiment, arriving on or before January 19, 1779. On January 9, 1779, while en route to Philadelphia, Hogun was promoted to brigadier general by the Continental Congress. His promotion came about in part as a result of what Thomas Burke, a delegate to the Continental Congress from North Carolina, and a fellow Irishman, termed the "distinguished intrepidity" Hogun had exhibited at Germantown.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4 Wayrynen distinguished himself with > Company B, during combat operations near Duc Pho. His platoon was assisting > in the night evacuation of the wounded from an earlier enemy contact when > the lead man of the unit met face to face with a Viet Cong soldier. The > American's shouted warning also alerted the enemy who immediately swept the > area with automatic weapons fire from a strongly built bunker close to the > trail and threw hand grenades from another nearby fortified position.
Private First Class McWhorter's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while engaged in operations against the enemy. Pfc. > McWhorter, a machine gunner, was emplaced in a defensive position with 1 > assistant when the enemy launched a heavy attack. Manning the gun and > opening fire, he killed several members of an advancing demolition squad, > when 1 of the enemy succeeded in throwing a fused demolition charge in the > entrenchment. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own > safety, Pfc.
Birth: Monroe, North Carolina. General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1937). Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. > During the attack the 2d and 3d Battalions of the 28th Infantry were merged, > and after several hours of severe fighting, successfully established a > frontline position. In so doing, a gap was left between the right flank of > the French 153d Division on their left and the left flank of the 28th > Infantry, exposing the left flank to a terrific enfilade fire from several > enemy machineguns located in a rock quarry on high ground.
Sergeant Fournier's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. As leader > of a machinegun section charged with the protection of other battalion > units, his group was attacked by a superior number of Japanese, his gunner > killed, his assistant gunner wounded, and an adjoining guncrew put out of > action. Ordered to withdraw from this hazardous position, Sgt. Fournier > refused to retire but rushed forward to the idle gun and, with the aid of > another soldier who joined him, held up the machinegun by the tripod to > increase its field action.
He re-crossed the fire-swept terrain to his > then threatened right flank, exhorted his men and directed murderous fire > from the single machinegun at that position. There, in the light of bursting > mortar shells, he again closed with the enemy in a hand grenade duel and, > after a fierce 30-minute battle, forced the Germans to withdraw leaving > another 20 dead. The gallantry and intrepidity of T/Sgt. Everhart in > rallying his men and refusing to fall back in the face of terrible odds were > highly instrumental in repelling the fanatical enemy counterattack directed > at the American bridgehead across the Moselle River.
78 on 12 September. The next day, 13 September, he was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur. His citation describes him as an "excellent fighter pilot of tireless ardor, who never ceases to display the finest qualities of audacity and intrepidity" and noted that on 27 June, after a difficult fight, he shot down his second enemy aircraft. Achard was wounded in action, and was evacuated to the Clermont Hospital between 2 May and 7 June 1918, then returned to his unit, and gained his fourth and fifth aerial victories on 19 and 24 July.
Lawley's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the > call of duty, 20 February 1944, while serving as pilot of a B-17 aircraft on > a heavy bombardment mission over enemy-occupied continental Europe. Coming > off the target he was attacked by approximately 20 enemy fighters, shot out > of formation, and his plane severely crippled. Eight crewmembers were > wounded, the copilot was killed by a 20-mm. shell. One engine was on fire, > the controls shot away, and 1st Lt. Lawley seriously and painfully wounded > about the face.
Kane's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry in action and intrepidity at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty on 1 August 1943. On this date he led the > third element of heavy bombardment aircraft in a mass low-level bombing > attack against the vitally important enemy target of the Ploesti oil > refineries. En route to the target, which necessitated a round-trip flight > of over 2,400 miles, Col. Kane's element became separated from the leading > portion of the massed formation in avoiding dense and dangerous cumulous > cloud conditions over mountainous terrain.
Cornelis de Witt on this occasion distinguished himself greatly by his coolness and intrepidity. He again accompanied De Ruyter in 1672 and took an honorable part in the great battle of Solebay against the united English and French fleets. Compelled by illness to leave the fleet, he found on his return to Dortrecht that the Orange party were in the ascendant, and he and his brother were the objects of popular suspicion and hatred. He was arrested on false accusations of treason, but did not confess despite heavy torture and was ultimately unlawfully condemned to be banished.
Sergeant First Class Zabitosky's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sfc. Zabitosky, U.S. Army, distinguished > himself while serving as an assistant team leader of a 9-man Special Forces > long-range reconnaissance patrol. Sfc. Zabitosky's patrol was operating deep > within enemy-controlled territory when they were attacked by a numerically > superior North Vietnamese Army unit. Sfc. Zabitosky rallied his team > members, deployed them into defensive positions, and, exposing himself to > concentrated enemy automatic weapons fire, directed their return fire.
Staff Sergeant Hallman's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. On 13 September 1944, in Brittany, France, the 2d > Battalion in its attack on the fortified city of Brest was held up by a > strongly defended enemy position which had prevented its advance despite > repeated attacks extending over a 3-day period. Finally, Company F advanced > to within several hundred yards of the enemy position but was again halted > by intense fire. Realizing that the position must be neutralized without > delay, S/Sgt.
French, partly in response to criticism inspired by Smith-Dorrien, later wrote a partial and inaccurate account of the opening of the war in his book 1914, which attacked Smith-Dorrien. Smith-Dorrien, as a serving officer, was denied permission to reply in public. French's official despatch after Le Cateau had praised Smith- Dorrien's "rare and unusual coolness, intrepidity and determination". In 1914 French wrote that this had been written before he knew the full facts, and that Smith-Dorrien had risked destruction of his corps and lost 14,000 men and 80 guns (actual losses of each were around half of this number).
Private Towle's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty on 21 September 1944, near Oosterhout, Holland. The > rifle company in which Pvt. Towle served as rocket launcher gunner was > occupying a defensive position in the west sector of the recently > established Nijmegen bridgehead when a strong enemy force of approximately > 100 infantry supported by 2 tanks and a half-track formed for a > counterattack. With full knowledge of the disastrous consequences resulting > not only to his company but to the entire bridgehead by an enemy > breakthrough, Pvt.
Ship's crest The distinguished naval career of Admiral Felix Stump is reflected in the ship's coat of arms. The many decorations received by Admiral Stump for his exemplary service in the Pacific Theater during World War II are represented in the shield. The blue silhouette cross refers to the Navy Cross twice awarded him while in command of Carrier Division 24; the white central star denotes the Silver Star Medal awarded "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action" against enemy-held islands. The Legion of Merit (which he was awarded three times) is indicated by the crossed arrows in scarlet and white.
The ship, herself, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. His medal of citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Tirante during > the first war patrol of that vessel against enemy Japanese surface forces in > the harbor of Cheju, Quelpart Island, off the coast of Korea, on 14 April > 1945. With the crew at surface battle stations, Comdr. (then Lt. Comdr.) > Street approached the hostile anchorage from the south within 1,200 yards > [1100 m] of the coast to complete a reconnoitering circuit of the island.
Sergeant Muller's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call > of duty. When his platoon was stopped by deadly fire from a strongly > defended ridge, he directed men to points where they could cover his attack. > Then through the vicious machinegun and automatic fire, crawling forward > alone, he suddenly jumped up, hurled his grenades, charged the enemy, and > drove them into the open where his squad shot them down. Seeing enemy > survivors about to man a machinegun, He fired his rifle at point-blank > range, hurled himself upon them, and killed the remaining 4.
Citation: > For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the > loss of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy > on 28 April 1943, in the vicinity of MedjezelBab, Tunisia. When the advance > of the assault elements of Company A was held up by flanking fire from an > enemy machinegun nest, Pvt. Minue voluntarily, alone, and unhesitatingly, > with complete disregard of his own welfare, charged the enemy entrenched > position with fixed bayonet. Pvt. Minue assaulted the enemy under a > withering machinegun and rifle fire, killing approximately 10 enemy > machinegunners and riflemen.
Specialist Four Wright's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. While serving as a rifleman with Company A, Sp4 > Wright distinguished himself during a combat patrol in an area where an > enemy ambush had occurred earlier. Sp4 Wright's unit suddenly came under > intense automatic weapons and small-arms fire from an enemy bunker system > protected by numerous snipers in nearby trees. Despite the heavy enemy fire, > Sp4 Wright and another soldier leaped to the top of a dike to assault the > position.
Entered service at: Hornell, N.Y. Birth: November 22, 1894; Tyrone, N.Y. General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 16, January 22, 1919. Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > in action with the enemy in the Argonne Forest, France, on October 6, 1918. > While engaged with two other soldiers on patrol duty, Private Peck and his > comrades were subjected to the direct fire of an enemy machine gun, at which > time both his companions were wounded. Returning to his company, he obtained > another soldier to accompany him to assist in bringing in the wounded men.
Private Reese's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and > beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict with the enemy. > When the enemy launched a counterattack which threatened the position of his > company, Pvt. Reese, as the acting squad leader of a 60-mm. mortar squad, > displaying superior leadership on his own initiative, maneuvered his squad > forward to a favorable position, from which, by skillfully directing the > fire of his weapon, he caused many casualties in the enemy ranks, and aided > materially in repulsing the counterattack.
Corporal Slaton's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy in the vicinity of Oliveto, > Italy, on September 23, 1943. Cpl. Slaton was lead scout of an infantry > squad which had been committed to a flank to knock out enemy resistance > which had succeeded in pinning 2 attacking platoons to the ground. Working > ahead of his squad, Cpl. Slaton crept upon an enemy machinegun nest and, > assaulting it with his bayonet, succeeded in killing the gunner.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress > July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to > Colonel Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller (MCSN: 0-3158), United States Marine Corps, > for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while Commanding the First > Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy > aggressor forces during the amphibious landing resulting in the capture of > Inchon, Korea, on 15 September 1950 in the Inchon-Seoul Operation. His > actions contributed materially to the success of this operation and were in > keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.
Horrida bella! (a quotation from Virgil which can be translated as wars, horrible wars) and the words Strength and magnanimity in the case of Perrins, and Science and intrepidity for that of Johnson. Chaloner has speculated that these may have been produced by his employers and says that they bear similarities with the work of a French die maker called Ponthon who was supplying the firm with industrial items from at least 1791. The National Portrait Gallery holds two pictures of the Banbury fight, one being an etching published by George Smeeton in 1812, and the other by Joseph Grozer in 1789.
Sergeant Roark's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Roark distinguished himself by > extraordinary gallantry while serving with Company C. Sgt. Roark was the > point squad leader of a small force which had the mission of rescuing 11 men > in a hilltop observation post under heavy attack by a company-size force, > approximately 1,000 meters from the battalion perimeter. As lead elements of > the relief force reached the besieged observation post, intense automatic > weapons fire from enemy occupied bunkers halted their movement.
Davis' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the > risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy > on Guadalcanal Island. On January 12, 1943, Maj. Davis (then Capt.), > executive officer of an infantry battalion, volunteered to carry > instructions to the leading companies of his battalion which had been caught > in crossfire from Japanese machineguns. With complete disregard for his own > safety, he made his way to the trapped units, delivered the instructions, > supervised their execution, and remained overnight in this exposed position.
Private First Class Diamond's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > As a member of the machinegun section, he displayed extreme gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty . When a Japanese sniper rose > from his foxhole to throw a grenade into their midst, this valiant soldier > charged and killed the enemy with a burst from his submachine gun; then, by > delivering sustained fire from his personal arm and simultaneously directing > the fire of 105mm. and .50 caliber weapons upon the enemy pillboxes > immobilizing this and another machinegun section, he enabled them to put > their guns into action.
Childers' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action on 22 September 1943, at Oliveto, Italy. Although > 2d Lt. Childers previously had just suffered a fractured instep he, with 8 > enlisted men, advanced up a hill toward enemy machinegun nests. The group > advanced to a rock wall overlooking a cornfield and 2d Lt. Childers ordered > a base of fire laid across the field so that he could advance. When he was > fired upon by 2 enemy snipers from a nearby house he killed both of them.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress > July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to > Brigadier General Edward A. Craig (MCSN: 0-196), United States Marine Corps, > for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Assistant Division > Commander, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in the amphibious landing > resulting in the capture of Inchon, Korea, on 15 September 1950 in the > Inchon-Seoul operation. His actions contributed materially to the success of > this operation and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the > military service.
Once more > he was torn by bullets, and this time he was unable to rise. With gallant > devotion to his self-imposed mission, he crawled directly into the fire that > had mortally wounded him until close enough to hurl grenades which knocked > out the machinegun, killed 2 of its operators, and drove protecting riflemen > from their positions into the safety of a woods. By his intrepidity and > supreme sacrifice, Pvt. Peters saved the lives of many of his fellow > soldiers and made it possible for them to reach their equipment, organize, > and seize their first objective.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 59 (May 3, 1919). Citation: > When murderous machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impossible > for his platoon to advance, and had caused the platoon to take cover > Sergeant. Adkison alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across the 50 > yards of open ground directly into the face of the hostile machinegun kicked > the gun from the parapet into the enemy trench, and at the point of the > bayonet captured the 3 men manning the gun. The gallantry and quick decision > of this soldier enabled the platoon to resume its advance.
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery Captain Grant's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Company A was participating in a search > and destroy operation when the leading platoon made contact with the enemy > and a fierce fire-fight ensued. Capt. Grant was ordered to disengage the 2 > remaining platoons and to maneuver them to envelop and destroy the enemy. > After beginning their movement, the platoons encountered intense enemy > automatic weapons and mortar fire from the front and flank. Capt.
First Lieutenant Sisler's official Medal of Honor citation reads: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Sisler was the platoon leader/adviser to a Special United States/Vietnam exploitation force. While on patrol deep within enemy dominated territory, 1st Lt. Sisler's platoon was attacked from 3 sides by a company sized enemy force. 1st Lt. Sisler quickly rallied his men, deployed them to a better defensive position, called for air strikes, and moved among his men to encourage and direct their efforts.
Despite the high waves, winds gusting to 40 knots, driving rain and 36-degree water, the rescue party diligently searched the breakwater and light but found no trace of the boys. While returning to the beach a 20-foot wave swept Petty Officer CULBERTSON off his feet and hurled him up to and over the breakwater parapet into the sea. Despite the strenuous efforts of his teammates, Petty Officer CULBERTSON perished in this gallant rescue attempt. His outstanding courage, intrepidity, initiative, and unselfish actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.
Ignoring the fact he was flying over > terrain suitable for safe landing, he refused to jeopardize the mission by > breaking up the lead formation and continued unswervingly to lead his group > to the target upon which he dropped his bombs with devastating effect. Only > then did he leave formation, but his valiant attempts to gain sufficient > altitude for the crew to escape by parachute were unavailing and his > aircraft crashed in flames after his successful efforts to avoid other > planes in formation. By extraordinary flying skill, gallant leadership and > intrepidity, Lt. Col. Baker rendered outstanding, distinguished, and > valorous service to our Nation.
Specialist McWethy's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Serving as a medical aidman with Company > B, Sp5 McWethy accompanied his platoon to the site of a downed helicopter. > Shortly after the platoon established a defensive perimeter around the > aircraft, a large enemy force attacked the position from 3 sides with a > heavy volume of automatic weapons fire and grenades. The platoon leader and > his radio operator were wounded almost immediately, and Sp5 McWethy rushed > across the fire-swept area to their assistance.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress > July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to > Major General Oliver P. Smith (MCSN: 0-920), United States Marine Corps, for > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding General, FIRST > Marine Division (Reinforced), United Nations Command, in action against > enemy aggressor forces in the Inchon-Seoul operation during the period 15 > September to 21 September 1950. His actions contributed materially to the > success of this operation and were in keeping with the highest traditions of > the military service.
First Lieutenant Miller's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous intrepidity and gallantry in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. First Lt. Miller, Infantry, Company A, > was serving as a platoon leader at night when his company ambushed a hostile > force infiltrating from Cambodian sanctuaries. After contact with the enemy > was broken, 1st Lt. Miller led a reconnaissance patrol from their prepared > positions through the early evening darkness and dense tropical growth to > search the area for enemy casualties. As the group advanced they were > suddenly attacked.
Junius was a "neat" brown horse with a white blaze and three white socks bred in Kentucky by Warner L. Jones Jr.. He was from the third crop of foals sired by the American sprinter Raja Baba whose other offspring included Summer Mood, Sacahuista and Is It True. Junius's dam, Solid Thought was a high-class racemare who won the Santa Ynez Stakes and the Honeymoon Handicap in 1960. She produced several other winner including Gentle Thoughts. Solid Thought was a descendant of the broodmare Traverse, making her a distant relative of Hasty Road, Bold Bidder and Intrepidity.
The Russo-Japanese War (and as much may be said for the war between the United States and Spain) confirmed an old experience. A resolute attempt was made by the Americans to block the entrance to Santiago de Cuba with a blockship. The Japanese renewed the attempt on a great scale and with utmost intrepidity, at Port Arthur; but though a steamship can move with a speed and precision impossible to a sailing ship, and can therefore be sunk more surely at a chosen spot, the experiment failed. Neither Americans nor Japanese succeeded in preventing their enemy from coming out when it wished.
Second Lieutenant Leisy's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. 2d Lt. Leisy, Infantry, Company B, > distinguished himself while serving as platoon leader during a > reconnaissance mission. One of his patrols became heavily engaged by fire > from a numerically superior enemy force located in a well-entrenched bunker > complex. As 2d Lt. Leisy deployed the remainder of his platoon to rescue the > beleaguered patrol, the platoon also came under intense enemy fire from the > front and both flanks.
Specialist Kinsman's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty Sp4c. Kinsman (then Pfc.) distinguished > himself in action in the afternoon while serving as a rifleman with Company > B, on a reconnaissance-in-force mission. As his company was proceeding up a > narrow canal in Armored Troop Carriers, it came under sudden and intense > rocket, automatic weapons and small-arms fire from a well entrenched Viet > Cong force. The company immediately beached and began assaulting the enemy > bunker complex.
Specialist Kedenburg's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp5 Kedenburg, U.S. Army, Command and > Control Detachment North, Forward Operating Base 2, 5th Special Forces Group > (Airborne), distinguished himself while serving as advisor to a long-range > reconnaissance team of South Vietnamese irregular troops. The team's mission > was to conduct counter-guerrilla operations deep within enemy-held > territory. Prior to reaching the day's objective, the team was attacked and > encircled by a battalion-size North Vietnamese Army force.
Citation: > The Navy Cross is presented to Merritt Austin Edson, Captain, U.S. Marine > Corps, for extraordinary heroism on August 7, 1928, while in command of a > Marine patrol on the Coco River, en route to Poteca. Captain Edson upon > encountering a force of bandits entrenched upon both sides of the river, > personally led his advance guard against the enemy, engaging in hand-to-hand > conflict with them, and by his exhibition of coolness, intrepidity, and > dash, so inspired his men that the superior force of bandits were driven > from their prepared position, and severe losses inflicted upon them.
Private Lauffer's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Lauffer's squad, a part of Company > C, was suddenly struck at close range by an intense machine gun crossfire > from 2 concealed bunkers astride the squad's route. Pfc. Lauffer, the second > man in the column, saw the lead man fall and noted that the remainder of the > squad was unable to move. Two comrades, previously wounded and being carried > on litters, were lying helpless in the beaten zone of the enemy fire.
Sergeant Holcomb's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Holcomb distinguished himself while > serving as a squad leader in Company D during a combat assault mission. Sgt. > Holcomb's company assault had landed by helicopter and deployed into a hasty > defensive position to organize for a reconnaissance-in-force mission when it > was attacked from 3 sides by an estimated battalion-size enemy force. Sgt. > Holcomb's squad was directly in the path of the main enemy attack.
Citation text: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the > call of duty. The aircraft of which Sgt. Smith was a gunner was subjected to > intense enemy antiaircraft fire and determined fighter aircraft attacks > while returning from a mission over enemy-occupied continental Europe on 1 > May 1943. The aircraft was hit several times by antiaircraft fire and cannon > shells of the fighter aircraft, 2 of the crew were seriously wounded, the > aircraft's oxygen system shot out, and several vital control cables severed > when intense fires were ignited simultaneously in the radio compartment and > waist sections.
Armed with only an M16 rifle and a pistol, > but determined to destroy the enemy positions, he then charged the 2 machine > gun emplacements and was struck down. Before succumbing to his mortal > wounds, he destroyed the starlight telescopic sight attached to his rifle to > prevent its capture and use by the Viet Cong. 2d Lt. Hibb's profound concern > for his fellow soldiers, and his intrepidity at the risk of his life above > and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army > and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
It is easy to see a conspiracy here, as did Bury (1923) p. 199 Sarus was active for only six years in an extremely confused period, yet he made his mark as a figure of some importance in several large and small events of those years. Unfortunately a bald account of his deeds gives a very disjointed picture of him, but he obviously made an impression on those of his time, who describe him as "a brave and invincible warrior", possessing "marvellous heroism",Olympiodorus fragments 3 and 17 who "excelled all the other confederates in power and rank" and had "intrepidity" and "experience in warlike affairs".Zosimus V.34 and 36.
Young's grave at Golden Gate National Cemetery Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Place and date: North of Kaesong, Korea, October 9, 1950 Entered service at: Vallejo, Calif. Born: March 4, 1929, Oroville, California G.O. No.: 65, August 2, 1951 Citation: > Pfc. Young distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action. His company, spearheading a > battalion drive deep in enemy territory, suddenly came under a devastating > barrage of enemy mortar and automatic weapons crossfire which inflicted > heavy casualties among his comrades and wounded him in the face and > shoulder.
Specialist DeVore's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. DeVore, distinguished himself by > exceptionally valorous actions on the afternoon of 17 March 1968, while > serving as a machine gunner with Company B, on a reconnaissance-in-force > mission approximately 5 kilometers south of Saigon. Sp4c. DeVore's platoon, > the company's lead element, abruptly came under intense fire from automatic > weapons, Claymore mines, rockets and grenades from well-concealed bunkers in > a nipa palm swamp. One man was killed and 3 wounded about 20 meters from the > bunker complex. Sp4c.
Thus it is that heroic virtues—"[c]ourage, intrepidity, ambition, love of glory, magnanimity, and all the other shining virtues of that kind"—are chiefly admired for the "well-regulated pride" they embody. Indeed, though excessive pride is harmful to oneself (even when courteously concealed from others), and military glory is often extremely harmful to others, nevertheless there is something admirable and "dazzling" in the pride of a hero, due to the immediately agreeable "elevated and sublime sensation" he experiences. Hume adds that our disapproval of open pride even in those who have never insulted us (e.g. historical figures) is due to an additional sympathy with the people around them.
Johnson receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 19, 1968 > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Specialist 5 Johnson, a tank driver with Company B, > was a member of a reaction force moving to aid other elements of his > platoon, which was in heavy contact with a battalion size North Vietnamese > force. Specialist Johnson's tank, upon reaching the point of contact, threw > a track and became immobilized. Realizing that he could do no more as a > driver, he climbed out of the vehicle, armed only with a .
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company D, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Popsu-dong, Korea, 24 and April 25, 1951 Entered service at: Burnham, Maine. Born: September 18, 1929, Fort Kent, Maine G.O. No.: 14, February 1, 1952 Citation: > Cpl. Goodblood, a member of Company D, distinguished himself by conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call > of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. Cpl. > Goodblood, a machine gunner, was attached to Company B in defensive > positions on thickly wooded key terrain under attack by a ruthless foe.
Sergeant Buker's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Buker, Detachment B-55, > distinguished himself while serving as a platoon adviser of a Vietnamese > mobile strike force company during an offensive mission. Sgt. Buker > personally led the platoon, cleared a strategically located well-guarded > pass, and established the first foothold at the top of what had been an > impenetrable mountain fortress. When the platoon came under the intense fire > from a determined enemy located in 2 heavily fortified bunkers, and > realizing that withdrawal would result in heavy casualties, Sgt.
Second Lieutenant Viale's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call > of duty. Forced by the enemy's detonation of prepared demolitions to shift > the course of his advance through the city, he led the 1st platoon toward a > small bridge, where heavy fire from 3 enemy pillboxes halted the unit. With > 2 men he crossed the bridge behind screening grenade smoke to attack the > pillboxes. The first he knocked out himself while covered by his men's > protecting fire; the other 2 were silenced by 1 of his companions and a > bazooka team which he had called up.
Meagher's grave at Arlington National Cemetery Technical Sergeant Meagher's official Medal of Honor citation reads as follows: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call > of duty. In the heat of the fight, he mounted an assault tank, and, with > bullets splattering about him, designated targets to the gunner. Seeing an > enemy soldier carrying an explosive charge dash for the tank treads, he > shouted fire orders to the gunner, leaped from the tank, and bayoneted the > charging soldier. Knocked unconscious and his rifle destroyed, he regained > consciousness, secured a machinegun from the tank, and began a furious 1-man > assault on the enemy.
Staff Sergeant Ehlers' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty on 9–10 June 1944, near Goville, France. S/Sgt. > Ehlers, always acting as the spearhead of the attack, repeatedly led his men > against heavily defended enemy strong points exposing himself to deadly > hostile fire whenever the situation required heroic and courageous > leadership. Without waiting for an order, S/Sgt. Ehlers, far ahead of his > men, led his squad against a strongly defended enemy strong point, > personally killing 4 of an enemy patrol who attacked him en route.
Private Garman's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. On 25 August 1944, in the vicinity of Montereau, > France, the enemy was sharply contesting any enlargement of the bridgehead > which our forces had established on the northern bank of the Seine River in > this sector. Casualties were being evacuated to the southern shore in > assault boats paddled by litter bearers from a medical battalion. Pvt. > Garman, also a litter bearer in this battalion, was working on the friendly > shore carrying the wounded from the boats to waiting ambulances.
Technician Fifth Grade Gibson's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On January 28, 1944, near Isolabella, Italy, Tech. 5th > Grade Gibson, company cook, led a squad of replacements through their > initial baptism of fire, destroyed four enemy positions, killed 5 and > captured 2 German soldiers, and secured the left flank of his company during > an attack on a strongpoint. Placing himself 50 yards in front of his new > men, Gibson advanced down the wide stream ditch known as the Fosso > Femminamorta, keeping pace with the advance of his company.
Fisher's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty on the night of 12-September 13, 1944, near > Grammont, France. In the darkness of early morning, 2d Lt. Fisher was > leading a platoon of Company E, 157th Infantry, in single column to the > attack of a strongly defended hill position. At 2:30 A.M., the forward > elements were brought under enemy machinegun fire from a distance of not > more than 20 yards. Working his way alone to within 20 feet of the gun > emplacement, he opened fire with his carbine and killed the entire guncrew.
During the fighting Corporal Larry Benjamin Nunez earned the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader. Sergeant Lawrence Peters earned a posthumous Medal of Honor for leading his men in repulsing repeated attempts to overrun his position. Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Vincent Capodanno was also awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor for his efforts in pulling wounded men to safety in face of overwhelming enemy fire. Sergeant Thomas C. Panian was also awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism for organizing the defense of Company I, 3/5 Marines; and holding off subsequent attacks over 8 hours of combat.
Private First Class Shea's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Shea, Headquarters and Headquarters > Company, 3d Battalion, distinguished himself while serving as a medical > aidman with Company C, 3d Battalion, during a combat patrol mission. As the > lead platoon of the company was crossing a rice paddy, a large enemy force > in ambush positions opened fire with mortars, grenades and automatic > weapons. Under heavy crossfire from 3 sides, the platoon withdrew to a small > island in the paddy to establish a defensive perimeter. Pfc.
The citation accompanying the Medal of Honor awarded to Lieutenant Colonel James H. Howard on 5 June 1944, by Lieutenant General Carl Spaatz reads: Howard receiving the Medal of Honor from Lieutenant General Carl Spaatz Howard presented with a plaque at a 1982 reunion of Air Force Medal of Honor recipients > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > in action with the enemy near Oschersleben, Germany, on 11 January 1944. On > that day Col. Howard was the leader of a group of P-51 aircraft providing > support for a heavy bomber formation on a long-range mission deep in enemy > territory. As Col.
Medal of Honor (United States Army) Maxwell's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Rank and organization: Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, 7th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division Place and date: Near Besançon, France, 7 September 1944 Entered service at: Larimer County, Colo. G.O. No. 24, 6 April 1945 > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on 7 September 1944, near Besancon, France. Technician 5th > Grade Maxwell and 3 other soldiers, armed only with .45 caliber automatic > pistols, defended the battalion observation post against an overwhelming > onslaught by enemy infantrymen in approximately platoon strength, supported > by 20mm.
Second Lieutenant Wigle's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty in the vicinity of Monte Frassino, Italy. The 3d > Platoon, in attempting to seize a strongly fortified hill position protected > by 3 parallel high terraced stone walls, was twice thrown back by the > withering crossfire. 2d Lt. Wigle, acting company executive, observing that > the platoon was without an officer, volunteered to command it on the next > attack. Leading his men up the bare, rocky slopes through intense and > concentrated fire, he succeeded in reaching the first of the stone walls.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, > while participating on a bombing mission over enemy-occupied continental > Europe, 28 (sic) July 1943. Prior to reaching the German coast on the way to > the target, the B17 aircraft in which 2d Lt. (sic) Morgan was serving as co- > pilot was attacked by a large force of enemy fighters, during which the > oxygen system to the tail, waist, and radio gun positions was knocked out. A > frontal attack placed a cannon shell through the windshield, totally > shattering it, and the pilot's skull was split open by a .303 caliber shell, > leaving him in a crazed condition.
Corporal Wickam's Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Wickam, distinguished himself while > serving with Troop F. Troop F was conducting a reconnaissance in force > mission southwest of Loc Ninh when the lead element of the friendly force > was subjected to a heavy barrage of rocket, automatic weapons, and small > arms fire from a well concealed enemy bunker complex. Disregarding the > intense fire, Cpl. Wickam leaped from his armored vehicle and assaulted one > of the enemy bunkers and threw a grenade into it, killing 2 enemy soldiers.
Through > his heroic actions the lives of the wounded were saved and the members of > the Company Command Post were relieved from a very precarious situation. His > exemplary performance in the face of overwhelming danger was an inspiration > to his entire company and contributed immeasurably to the success of the > mission. Specialist Four Erevia's conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary > heroism, and intrepidity at the risk of his own life, above and beyond the > call of duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military > service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United > States Army. Citation represents Soldier's rank at time of action.
Technical Sergeant Lindsey's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the > call of duty on November 16, 1944, in Germany. T/Sgt. Lindsey assumed a > position about 10 yards to the front of his platoon during an intense enemy > infantry-tank counterattack, and by his unerringly accurate fire destroyed 2 > enemy machinegun nests, forced the withdrawal of 2 tanks, and effectively > halted enemy flanking patrols. Later, although painfully wounded, he engaged > 8 Germans, who were reestablishing machinegun positions, in hand-to-hand > combat, killing 3, capturing 3, and causing the other 2 to flee. By his > gallantry, T/Sgt.
Private First Class Lindstrom's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 11 November 1943, this soldier's platoon was furnishing > machinegun support for a rifle company attacking a hill near Mignano, Italy, > when the enemy counterattacked, forcing the riflemen and half the machinegun > platoon to retire to a defensive position. Pfc. Lindstrom saw that his small > section was alone and outnumbered 5 to 1, yet he immediately deployed the > few remaining men into position and opened fire with his single gun. The > enemy centered fire on him with machinegun, machine pistols, and grenades.
He is said also to have been secretly employed by the French king to furnish intelligence of the duke's designs and movements. He died of a wound received in an engagement with the Spaniards in February 1648. The authenticity of the Mémoires du Duc de Guise, published in 1668, was impugned by the brother of Cérisantis, Saint Helène, mainly on the ground of the somewhat disparaging tone in which Cérisantis is referred to in them. The genuineness of the work is, however, now beyond dispute, and it must be observed that the duke, while imputing to Cérisantis excessive vainglory, gives him credit for skill and intrepidity in the field.
Bloch's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. 1st Lt. Bloch undertook the task of wiping out 5 enemy > machinegun nests that had held up the advance in that particular sector for > 1 day. Gathering 3 volunteers from his platoon, the patrol snaked their way > to a big rock, behind which a group of 3 buildings and 5 machinegun nests > were located. Leaving the 3 men behind the rock, he attacked the first > machinegun nest alone charging into furious automatic fire, kicking over the > machinegun, and capturing the machinegun crew of 5.
Second Lieutenant Riordan's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. > In the attack on the approaches to the city of Cassino on February 3, 1944, > 2d Lt. Riordan led 1 of the assault platoons. Attacking Hill 175, his > command was pinned down by enemy machinegun fire from the hill and from a > pillbox about 45 yards to the right of the hill. In the face of intense > fire, 2d Lt. Riordan moved out in full view of the enemy gunners to reach a > position from where he could throw a handgrenade into the pillbox.
Private First Class Johnston's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action against the enemy. On 17 February 1944, near > Padiglione, Italy, he observed and fired upon an attacking force of > approximately 80 Germans, causing at least 25 casualties and forcing > withdrawal of the remainder. All that day he manned his gun without relief, > subject to mortar, artillery, and sniper fire. Two Germans individually > worked so close to his position that his machinegun was ineffective, > whereupon he killed 1 with his pistol, the second with a rifle taken from > another soldier.
Shea's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty, on May 12, 1944, near Mount Damiano, Italy. As 2d Lt. Shea > and his company were advancing toward a hill occupied by the enemy, 3 enemy > machineguns suddenly opened fire, inflicting heavy casualties upon the > company and halting its advance. 2d Lt. Shea immediately moved forward to > eliminate these machinegun nests in order to enable his company to continue > its attack. The deadly hail of machinegun fire at first pinned him down, > but, boldly continuing his advance, 2d Lt. Shea crept up to the first nest.
Staff Sergeant Drowley's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the > call of duty in action with the enemy at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, 30 > January 1944. S/Sgt. Drowley, a squad leader in a platoon whose mission > during an attack was to remain under cover while holding the perimeter > defense and acting as a reserve for assaulting echelon, saw 3 members of the > assault company fall badly wounded. When intense hostile fire prevented aid > from reaching the casualties, he fearlessly rushed forward to carry the > wounded to cover. After rescuing 2 men, S/Sgt.
Sergeant Seay's official Medal of Honor citation reads: 130px :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Seay distinguished himself while serving as a driver with the 62d Transportation Company, on a resupply mission. The convoy with which he was traveling, carrying critically needed ammunition and supplies from Long Binh to Tay Ninh, was ambushed by a reinforced battalion of the North Vietnamese Army. As the main elements of the convoy entered the ambush killing zone, they were struck by intense rocket, machinegun and automatic weapon fire from the well concealed and entrenched enemy force.
First Lieutenant Montgomery's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on February 22, 1944, near Padiglione, Italy. Two hours > before daybreak a strong force of enemy infantry established themselves in 3 > echelons at 50 yards, 100 yards, and 300 yards, respectively, in front of > the rifle platoons commanded by 1st Lt. Montgomery. The closest position, > consisting of 4 machineguns and 1 mortar, threatened the immediate security > of the platoon position. Seizing an M1 rifle and several hand grenades, 1st > Lt. Montgomery crawled up a ditch to within hand grenade range of the enemy.
Michael's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > while serving as pilot of a B17 aircraft on a heavy-bombardment mission to > Germany, April 11, 1944. The group in which 1st Lt. Michael was flying was > attacked by a swarm of fighters. His plane was singled out and the fighters > pressed their attacks home recklessly, completely disregarding the Allied > fighter escort and their own intense flak. His plane was riddled from nose > to tail with exploding cannon shells and knocked out of formation, with a > large number of fighters following it down, blasting it with cannon fire as > it descended.
Behrens graduated from the Submarine School, New London, Connecticut, in 1943, and was assigned to the as gunnery officer, for two war patrols, and was awarded Presidential Unit Citation. He was then assigned to the , as a communications and engineer officer, on four war patrols, and was awarded Navy Unit Citation, Silver Star, Bronze Star with "V", with personal citations for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity". He was credited with conceiving electronic slip rings allowing for continuous, non-reversing trainability of submarine sonar, as well as developing the first short form code for use in submarine "wolfpack" communications. From July 1946 to August 1948 he was assigned to the as engineer officer.
Private Lee's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Lee distinguished himself near the > city of Phu Bai in the province of Thua Thien. Pfc. Lee was serving as the > radio telephone operator with the 3d platoon, Company B. As lead element for > the company, the 3d platoon received intense surprise hostile fire from a > force of North Vietnamese Army regulars in well-concealed bunkers. With 50 > percent casualties, the platoon maneuvered to a position of cover to treat > their wounded and reorganize, while Pfc.
Meanwhile, bodies of infantry and artillery continued to cross the river, and to form. It was no use for the Allies to think now of retreating, as the cavalry was close upon them; a resolute front could scarcely check them, much less a retreating foe. Tettenborn, therefore, boldly formed his 1,000 men into a compact body, with which he charged the masses of French with reckless courage, just as they were about to deploy. The hussars and Cossacks fell with the utmost intrepidity upon the French, and drove them before them: the first line was broken, then the second; and the contest was most bloody.
He was recommended August 22, 1866, for appointment as a field officer in the regular army by General Ulysses S. Grant, and was appointed August 29, 1866, as lieutenant colonel of the 36th U.S. Infantry, to date from July 28, 1866, but declined the appointment. On May 11, 1893, Grant was awarded the Medal of Honor for "Personal gallantry and intrepidity displayed in the management of his brigade and in leading it in the assault in which he was wounded," at Salem Church, Virginia, May 3, 1863. That same year, he became a member of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Karl August Nerger (25 February 1875 – 12 January 1947) was a naval officer of the Imperial German Navy in World War I, who achieved fame and recognition during the war for his command of the auxiliary cruiser SMS Wolf. Nerger was born in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Nerger had entered the Navy as a cadet in April 1893, and as a junior officer participated in the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion, where he had also been decorated for bravery and intrepidity. In Summer 1914, then-Korvettenkapitän Nerger had taken command of the light cruiser SMS Stettin, which he commanded until taking over SMS Wolf in March 1916.
After the surrender at Corregidor in May 1942, Tisdale continued to resist the enemy on Mindanao. On May 23, 1942, he was killed at Tamparan in Lanao Province during action with Moros—who had collaborated with the Japanese. Comdr. Tisdale was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the Philippines. The citation states: > The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the > Silver Star (Posthumously) to Commander (Retired) Ryland D. Tisdale (NSN: > 0-8990), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in > action in the Philippine Islands during World War II. Commander Tisdale was > offered passage on the last plane to leave Corregidor when it was apparent > that surrender was inevitable.
Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Company M, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Chipyong- ni, Korea, February 14, 1951 Entered service at: Bellwood, Pennsylvania, Birth: Bellwood, Pennsylvania G.O. No.: 20, February 1, 1952 Citation: > Sfc. Sitman distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the > United Nations. Sfc. Sitman, a machine gun section leader of Company M, was > attached to Company I, under attack by a numerically superior hostile force. > During the encounter when an enemy grenade knocked out his machine gun, a > squad from Company I, immediately emplaced a light machine gun and Sfc.
As a > preventive prescription for extreme uneasiness of mind or self-doubt about > one's capacity to cope with impending or anticipated problems, these > simulated stress phenomena or cross-rhythmic figures are embodied in the art > of dance-drumming as mind-nurturing exercises to modify the expression of > the inherent potential of the human thought in meeting the challenges of > life. The premise is that by rightly instituting the mind in coping with > these simulated emotional stress phenomena, intrepidity is achieved. > Intrepidness, or resolute fearlessness, in Anlo-Ewe view, is an > extraordinary strength of mind. It raises the mind above the troubles, > disorders and emotions which the anticipation or sight of great perils is > calculated to excite.
Rubis was burnt on 8 February when it was found impossible to re-float her. A flavour of the intensity of the battle may be gained from William James writing in his Naval History of Great Britain, 1793 – 1827: In addition to her ship's company, she brought at least one passenger: Exbury parish baptism register records the baptism on 6 June 1813 of a boy, "Irby Amelia Frederick, aged 9 or 10, a native of Poppoe near Whidah, Africa, who was stolen as a slave, but rescued at sea by HMS Amelia" – it is recorded in the Baptismal Register of 1813 as being "in grateful testimony of the humanity and intrepidity of his gallant deliverer".
James Henry Mills (May 2, 1923 - November 11, 1973) was the only Polk County, Florida native to receive the Medal of Honor in World War II. He joined the Army from his birth city in September 1943.WWII Army Enlistment Records Private Mills earned the Medal of Honor in 1944 for demonstrating "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." Mills actions allowed his platoon to take its objective without casualties. Mills lost his life twenty-nine years later at the hands of a thief posing as a stranded motorist, whom Mills had stopped to assist, near Gainesville, Florida on November 11, 1973.
Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Rufus Herring's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of LCI (G) 449 operating as a > unit of LCI (G) Group EIGHT, during the preinvasion attack on Iwo Jima on 17 > February 1945. Boldly closing the strongly fortified shores under the > devastating fire of Japanese coastal defense guns, Lieutenant (then > Lieutenant, Junior Grade,) Herring directed shattering barrages of 40-mm. > and 20-mm. gunfire against hostile beaches until struck down by the enemy's > savage counterfire which blasted the 449's heavy guns and whipped her decks > into sheets of flame.
Staff Sergeant McCall's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 22 January 1944, Company F had the mission of crossing > the Rapido River in the vicinity of San Angelo, Italy, and attacking the > well-prepared German positions to the west. For the defense of these > positions the enemy had prepared a network of machinegun positions covering > the terrain to the front with a pattern of withering machinegun fire, and > mortar and artillery positions zeroed in on the defilade areas. S/Sgt. > McCall commanded a machinegun section that was to provide added fire support > for the riflemen.
It is named after Lieutenant Colonel Aquilla James "Jimmie" Dyess, a United States Marine Corps officer who was a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life" at the head of his troops during World War II in the Battle of Kwajalein, on Roi-Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands on February 2, 1944. The highway is also known as South Belair Road from Park West Drive to SR 232 (Columbia Road) and North Belair Road for the rest of its length. Just like nearby SR 223, SR 383 serves as an important access route leading from Fort Gordon to the local area.
Hajiro's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Private Barney F. Hajiro distinguished > himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19, 22, and October 29, 1944, > in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France. Private Hajiro, > while acting as a sentry on top of an embankment on October 19, 1944, in the > vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking > a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire > at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his > automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers.
Fields' Medal of Honor citation reads: MedalofHonor > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty, at Rechicourt, France. On September 27, 1944, during a > sharp action with the enemy infantry and tank forces, 1st Lt. Fields > personally led his platoon in a counterattack on the enemy position. > Although his platoon had been seriously depleted, the zeal and fervor of his > leadership was such as to inspire his small force to accomplish their > mission in the face of overwhelming enemy opposition. Seeing that one of the > men had been wounded, he left his slit trench and with complete disregard > for his personal safety attended the wounded man and administered first aid.
Seaman David G. Ouellet, United States Navy, (posthumous), Seaman, U.S. Navy, River Squadron 5, My Tho Detachment 532., Mekong River, Republic of Vietnam, March 6, 1967. > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with River Section 532, in combat > against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. As the forward machine gunner > on River Patrol Boat (PBR) 124, which was on patrol on the Mekong River > during the early evening hours of March 6, 1967, Seaman Ouellet observed > suspicious activity near the river bank, alerted his Boat Captain, and > recommended movement of the boat to the area to investigate.
George D. Keathley and a specimen Medal of Honor on display at Texas A&M; University > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty, in action on the western ridge of Mount Altuzzo, Italy. > After bitter fighting his company had advanced to within 50 yards of the > objective, where it was held up due to intense enemy sniper, automatic, > small arms, and mortar fire. The enemy launched 3 desperate counterattacks > in an effort to regain their former positions, but all 3 were repulsed with > heavy casualties on both sides. All officers and noncommissioned officers of > the 2d and 3d platoons of Company B had become casualties, and S/Sgt.
Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Harder during > her 5th War Patrol in Japanese-controlled waters. Floodlit by a bright moon > and disclosed to an enemy destroyer escort which bore down with intent to > attack, Comdr. Dealey quickly dived to periscope depth and waited for the > pursuer to close range, then opened fire, sending the target and all aboard > down in flames with his third torpedo. Plunging deep to avoid fierce depth > charges, he again surfaced and, within 9 minutes after sighting another > destroyer, had sent the enemy down tail first with a hit directly amidship.
On D-day plus one, a battalion of Marines was deployed to take Taebu-do and Yonghung Do. They stormed the islands only to discover the Communists had already killed over 50 people who had helped Clark, but remained behind on the island. Clark was awarded the Silver Star by the Navy for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" in obtaining "vital intelligence information". Clark was also awarded the Legion of Merit by the Far East Command for "exceptionally meritorious conduct." Later, in advance of the United Nations Forces making their way to the Yalu River, Clark, Youn Joung, and 150 South Korean guerrillas went island hopping up the west coast of North Korea.
Other nations followed with decorations such as the British Army Gold Medal from 1810, though this only went to senior officers, and the Prussian Iron Cross from 1813. Medals were not awarded to all combatants in a war or battle until the 19th century, when the Waterloo Medal was the first British medal given to all present, at the Battle of Waterloo and all associated actions in 1815. By the middle of the 19th century, the number of awards used had greatly expanded in most countries to something near modern levels. Medals of Honor (l to r: Army, Navy, Air Force), for "Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty".
On June 28, 1968, members of Santiago-Colón's Company B of the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division were engaged in combat in Quang Tri Province during Operation Jeb Stuart III. A North Vietnamese soldier threw a hand grenade into Santiago-Colón's foxhole. Realizing that there was no time to throw out the grenade, he tucked it in to his stomach and turning away from his comrades, absorbed the full impact of the blast, sacrificing his life to save his fellow soldiers from certain death. Santiago-Colón posthumously received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty.
In the spring of 1994, Apple Tree finished fourth to Urban Sea in the Prix d'Harcourt and second to Silver Wisp in the Jockey Club Stakes. On 3 June he ran for the second time in the Coronation Cup and started at odds of 12/1 in an eleven- runner field. Intrepidity started favourite whilst the other runners included White Muzzle (runner-up in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe), Urban Sea, Royal Ballerina (second in the Irish Oaks), Monsun, Only Royale and Environment Friend. After being restrained towards the rear of the field by Jarnet he switched to the outside in the straight and began to make rapid progress.
It was decided to evacuate > the command post under the cover of darkness, but before the plan could be > put into operation the enemy began an intensive assault supported by fire > from their tanks and heavy guns. Disregarding the devastating barrage, he > remained at his post and hurled white phosphorus grenades into the advancing > enemy troops until they broke and retreated. A tank less than 50 yards away > fired at his stronghold, destroyed the machinegun and blew him across the > room again but he once more returned to the bitter fight and, with a rifle, > single-handedly covered the withdrawal of his fellow soldiers when the post > was finally abandoned. With inspiring bravery and intrepidity M/Sgt.
Rank and organization: Pharmacist's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Place and date: Vierzy, France, and Somme-Py, France, July 19, and October 5, 1918. Entered service at: Kansas City, Mo. Born: January 2, 1896, Edgerton, Kansas Citation: > For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the > call of duty, with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, in action at Vierzy, on > 19 July 1918. Balch unhesitatingly and fearlessly exposed himself to > terrific machinegun and high-explosive fire to succor the wounded as they > fell in the attack, leaving his dressing station voluntarily and keeping up > the work all day and late into the night unceasingly for 16 hours.
Sergeant Skidgel's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Skidgel distinguished himself while > serving as a reconnaissance section leader in Troop D. On a road near Song > Be in Binh Long Province, Sgt. Skidgel and his section with other elements > of his troop were acting as a convoy security and screening force when > contact occurred with an estimated enemy battalion concealed in tall grass > and in bunkers bordering the road. Sgt. Skidgel maneuvered off the road and > began placing effective machinegun fire on the enemy automatic weapons and > rocket-propelled grenade positions.
First Lieutenant Steindam's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Steindam, Troop B, while serving > as a platoon leader, led members of his platoon on a night ambush operation. > On the way to the ambush site, suspected enemy movement was detected on 1 > flank and the platoon's temporary position was subjected to intense small > arms and automatic weapons fire as well as a fusillade of hand and rocket- > propelled grenades. After the initial barrage, 1st Lt. Steindam ordered fire > placed on the enemy position and the wounded men to be moved to a shallow > bomb crater.
The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor shall be conferred to a member of the Texas Military Forces or United States Armed Forces (effective June 20, 2003) designated by concurrent resolution of the legislature who voluntarily performs a deed of personal bravery or self-sacrifice involving risk of life that is so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the person for gallantry and intrepidity above the person's comrades. Decoration shall be considered on the standard of extraordinary merit. Decoration is only conferred on incontestable proof of performance of the deed. Initially, the law permitted one person to be selected from various nominees for the decoration by a 5-member nominating committee (effective June 20, 2003) every two years since 1997.
Staff Sergeant Pendleton's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty on 12 October 1944. When Company I was advancing on > the town of Bardenberg, Germany, they reached a point approximately two- > thirds of the distance through the town when they were pinned down by fire > from a nest of enemy machineguns. This enemy strong point was protected by a > lone machinegun strategically placed at an intersection and firing down a > street which offered little or no cover or concealment for the advancing > troops. The elimination of this protecting machinegun was imperative in > order that the stronger position it protected could be neutralized.
Again he loaded his gun on his back and in a hail of small arms > fire he ran to a point where a few of his comrades were attempting to set up > another defense against the onrushing enemy. He fired from this position > until his ammunition was exhausted. Still carrying his gun, he fell back > with his small group to Krinkelt. Sgt. López's gallantry and intrepidity, on > seemingly suicidal missions in which he killed at least 100 of the enemy, > were almost solely responsible for allowing Company K to avoid being > enveloped, to withdraw successfully and to give other forces coming up in > support time to build a line which repelled the enemy drive.
First Lieutenant Waugh's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action with the enemy. In the course of an attack upon > an enemy-held hill on 11 May, 1st Lt. Waugh personally reconnoitered a > heavily mined area before entering it with his platoon. Directing his men to > deliver fire on 6 bunkers guarding this hill, 1st Lt. Waugh advanced alone > against them, reached the first bunker, threw phosphorus grenades into it > and as the defenders emerged, killed them with a burst from his tommygun. He > repeated this process on the 5 remaining bunkers, killing or capturing the > occupants.
Having earned a mention in dispatches for his "Zeal and intrepidity" in the boat action with Potomac, Birchall was made a commander in 1797 and by 1798, had commissioned the lightly armed but fast troopship, Hebe. In May, she was serving in a squadron under Home Popham, sent to prevent the movement of a large number of enemy barges from Vlissingen to Dunkirk. The large flat-bottomed boats were to be used to convey troops across the Channel for Napoleon's planned invasion of the United Kingdom. At that time, the flotilla was travelling along the inland waterways of Belgium to Ostend, where the British hoped to stop them by destroying the lock gates and sluices there.
Specialist McMahon's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Specialist McMahon distinguished himself > while serving as medical aid man with Company A. When the lead elements of > his company came under heavy fire from well-fortified enemy positions, 3 > soldiers fell seriously wounded. Specialist McMahon, with complete disregard > for his safety, left his covered position and ran through intense enemy fire > to the side of 1 of the wounded, administered first aid and then carried him > to safety. He returned through the hail of fire to the side of a second > wounded man.
Miller's Medal of Honor citation reads: Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces Place and date: Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam Entered service at: Albuquerque, New Mexico Born: 27 January 1945 > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Miller, 5th Special Forces Group, > distinguished himself while serving as team leader of an American-Vietnamese > long-range reconnaissance patrol operating deep within enemy controlled > territory. Leaving the helicopter insertion point, the patrol moved forward > on its mission. Suddenly, 1 of the team members tripped a hostile booby trap > which wounded 4 soldiers. S/Sgt.
First Lieutenant Fournet's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Fournet, Infantry, distinguished > himself in action while serving as rifle platoon leader of the 2d Platoon, > Company B. While advancing uphill against fortified enemy positions in the A > Shau Valley, the platoon encountered intense sniper fire, making movement > very difficult. The right flank man suddenly discovered an enemy claymore > mine covering the route of advance and shouted a warning to his comrades. > Realizing that the enemy would also be alerted, 1st Lt. Fournet ordered his > men to take cover and ran uphill toward the mine, drawing a sheath knife as > he approached it.
Captain Estocin's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty on 20 and 26 April 1967 as a pilot in Attack > Squadron 192, embarked in USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14). Leading a 3-plane group > of aircraft in support of a coordinated strike against two thermal power > plants in Haiphong, North Vietnam, on 20 April 1967, Capt. Estocin provided > continuous warnings to the strike group leaders of the surface-to-air > missile (SAM) threats, and personally neutralized 3 SAM sites. Although his > aircraft was severely damaged by an exploding missile, he reentered the > target area and relentlessly prosecuted a SHRIKE attack in the face of > intense antiaircraft fire.
Second Lieutenant Durham's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > 2d Lt. Durham, Artillery, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity at the cost of his life above and beyond the call of duty while > assigned to Battery C. 2d Lt. Durham was serving as a forward observer with > Company D, 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry during a battalion reconnaissance-in- > force mission. At approximately 1015 hours contact was made with an enemy > force concealed in well-camouflaged positions and fortified bunkers. 2d Lt. > Durham immediately moved into an exposed position to adjust the supporting > artillery fire onto the insurgents. During a brief lull in the battle he > administered emergency first aid to the wounded in spite of heavy enemy > sniper fire directed toward him.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL ROY M. WHEAT UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. L/Cpl. Wheat and 2 other marines were assigned the > mission of providing security for a Navy construction battalion crane and > crew operating along Liberty Road in the vicinity of the Dien Ban District, > Quang Nam Province. After the marines had set up security positions in a > tree line adjacent to the work site, L/Cpl. Wheat reconnoitered the area to > the rear of their location for the possible presence of guerrillas.
A biographer of his later wife wrote of Elijah Boardman: "Inheriting many of the good qualities of his father and his grandfather, he combined, with those good qualities, the energy and intrepidity of his mother and of his grandmother, respecting both of whom there are preserved family traditions of much historical and domestic interest." The biographer also noted Boardman to be "dignified" in personal appearance, and handsome. His brother, David Sherman Boardman, remarked that he was "inclined" to hilarity. Elijah Boardman was educated by private tutors - including tutoring in Latin by the Reverend Nathaniel Taylor and other matters by his own mother - at home before enlisting in the local militia to serve in the American Revolutionary War as a "common soldier", in March 1776 aged 16.
Henry Salt, A voyage to Abyssinia, p. 252 The family of Dejazmach Kefla Yessous and Wolde Selassie were of distinguished origin, and came from Antalo, in Enderta, of which place they were chiefs. Ras Wolde Selassie was known to be one of the bravest princes in the records of Abyssinia after engaging successfully in more than forty battles and rising to the level of Betwoded Enderase while a governor of all provinces as well as the major counties of Tigray, Gondar and Merebmilash (Eritrea) between 1790 and 1816. He was distinguished more for his intrepidity and firmness than by the politics and policy with which he had uniformly governed Abyssinia as Enderassie during the reign of Emperors Tekle Haymanot II, Tekle Giyorgis I and Egwale Seyon.
The British ambassador James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury reported back to London: : Her Majesty has a masculine force of mind, obstinacy in adhering to a plan, and intrepidity in the execution of it; but she wants the more manly virtues of deliberation, forbearance in prosperity and accuracy of judgment, while she possesses in a high degree the weaknesses vulgarly attributed to her sex-love of flattery, and its inseparable companion, vanity; an inattention to unpleasant but salutary advice; and a propensity to voluptuousness which leads to excesses that would debase a female character in any sphere of life.Brenda Meehan-Waters, "Catherine the Great and the problem of female rule." Russian Review 34.3 (1975): 293-307, quoting p. 293 online.
Intense > fire was concentrated on him by riflemen and the machinegun emplaced near > the tank. He charged the automatic weapon, wiped out its crew of 4 with > grenades, and, with supreme daring, advanced to within 25 yards of the > armored vehicle, killing 2 hostile infantrymen with rifle fire as he moved > forward. The tank had started to withdraw, backing a short distance, then > firing, backing some more, and then stopping to blast out another round, > when the man whose single-handed relentless attack had put the ponderous > machine on the defensive was struck and instantly killed by a direct hit > from the Tiger Royal's heavy gun. By his intrepidity and extreme devotion to > the task of driving the enemy back no matter what the odds, S/Sgt.
Statue of Col. Cook on the campus of St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while interned as a Prisoner of War by the Viet Cong in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 31 December 1964 to 8 December 1967. Despite the fact that by so doing he would bring about harsher treatment for himself, Colonel (then Captain) Cook established himself as the senior prisoner, even though in actuality he was not. Repeatedly assuming more than his share of responsibility for their health, Colonel Cook willingly and unselfishly put the interests of his comrades before that of his own well-being and, eventually, his life.
Unsatisfied with Garnerin's responses, the police issued an injunction against him, forbidding the ascent on the grounds that the young woman was committing herself to the venture without any idea of the possible outcome. After further consultation with both the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of the Police the injunction was overturned on the grounds that "there was no more scandal in seeing two people of different gender ascend in a balloon than it is to see them jump into a carriage." They also agreed that the decision of the woman showed proof of her confidence in the experiment and a degree of personal intrepidity. Citoyenne Henri had already been chosen, so when the ban was lifted Garnerin was ready to proceed.
The Medal of Honor was presented to SSgt Shuck's widow, Victoria Shuck by Vice President Richard M. Nixon at a presentation ceremony held at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. on September 9, 1953. His citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader of Company G, in > action against enemy aggressor forces. When his platoon was subjected to a > devastating barrage of enemy small-arms, grenade, artillery, and mortar fire > during an assault against strongly fortified hill positions well forward of > the main line of resistance, S/Sgt. Shuck, although painfully wounded, > refused medical attention and continued to lead his machine gun squad in the > attack.
Hernando did not appear as a four-year-old until 20 August, when he contested the Prix Gontaut-Biron over 2000 metres at Deauville Racecourse. Starting at odds of 2.6/1, he was last of the twelve runners entering the straight but produced a strong late run to take the lead 100 metres from the finish. He won by a length from Triarius, with the British challengers Beneficial (King Edward VII Stakes) and Blush Rambler in third and fourth ahead of the favourite Richard of York. Hernando started 7/10 favourite for the Prix Foy in September, but after being denied a clear run in the straight he finished fourth of the five runners behind Richard of York, Intrepidity and Apple Tree.
Sergeant Yntema's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > and above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Yntema, U.S. Army, distinguished > himself while assigned to Detachment A-431, Company D. As part of a larger > force of civilian irregulars from Camp Cai Cai, he accompanied 2 platoons to > a blocking position east of the village of Thong Binh, where they became > heavily engaged in a small-arms fire fight with the Viet Cong. Assuming > control of the force when the Vietnamese commander was seriously wounded, he > advanced his troops to within 50 meters of the enemy bunkers. After a fierce > 30 minute fire fight, the enemy forced Sgt.
Second Lieutenant Boyce's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty near Afua, New Guinea, on 23 July 1944. 2d Lt. > Boyce's troop, having been ordered to the relief of another unit surrounded > by superior enemy forces, moved out, and upon gaining contact with the > enemy, the two leading platoons deployed and built up a firing line. 2d Lt. > Boyce was ordered to attack with his platoon and make the main effort on the > right of the troop. He launched his attack but after a short advance > encountered such intense rifle, machinegun, and mortar fire that the forward > movement of his platoon was temporarily halted.
The Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor arose immediately after World War I, as the US Navy decided to recognize via the Medal of Honor two manners of heroism, one in combat and one in the line of a sailor's profession. The original upside-down star was designated as the non-combat version and a new pattern of the medal pendant, in cross form, was designed by the Tiffany Company in 1919. It was to be presented to a sailor or Marine who "in action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguish[es] himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty and without detriment to his mission." This pendant became the Tiffany Cross.
The Prince made the word Machiavellian a byword for deceit, despotism, and political manipulation. Leo Strauss declared himself inclined toward the traditional view that Machiavelli was self-consciously a "teacher of evil," since he counsels the princes to avoid the values of justice, mercy, temperance, wisdom, and love of their people in preference to the use of cruelty, violence, fear, and deception. Strauss takes up this opinion because he asserted that failure to accept the traditional opinion misses the "intrepidity of his thought" and "the graceful subtlety of his speech." Italian anti-fascist philosopher Benedetto Croce (1925) concludes Machiavelli is simply a "realist" or "pragmatist" who accurately states that moral values in reality do not greatly affect the decisions that political leaders make.
Powers' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 3 February 1944, this soldier's company was assigned > the mission of capturing Hill 175, the key enemy strong point northwest of > Cassino, Italy. The enemy, estimated to be at least 50 in strength, > supported by machineguns emplaced in 3 pillboxes and mortar fire from behind > the hill, was able to pin the attackers down and inflict 8 casualties. The > company was unable to advance, but Pfc. Powers, a rifleman in 1 of the > assault platoons, on his own initiative and in the face of the terrific > fire, crawled forward to assault 1 of the enemy pillboxes which he had > spotted.
Biddle's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the > enemy near Soy, Belgium, on 23 and 24 December 1944. Serving as lead scout > during an attack to relieve the enemy-encircled town of Hotton, he > aggressively penetrated a densely wooded area, advanced 400 yards until he > came within range of intense enemy rifle fire, and within 20 yards of enemy > positions killed 3 snipers with unerring marksmanship. Courageously > continuing his advance an additional 200 yards, he discovered a hostile > machine-gun position and dispatched its 2 occupants. He then located the > approximate position of a well-concealed enemy machine-gun nest, and > crawling forward threw hand grenades which killed two Germans and fatally > wounded a third.
Second Lieutenant Christensen's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty along the Driniumor River, New Guinea, from 16-July > 19, 1944. 2d Lt. Christensen repeatedly distinguished himself by conspicuous > gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in the continuous heavy fighting > which occurred in this area from 16-July 19,. On July 16, his platoon > engaged in a savage fire fight in which much damage was caused by 1 enemy > machinegun effectively placed. 2d Lt. Christensen ordered his men to remain > under cover, crept forward under fire, and at a range of 15 yards put the > gun out of action with hand grenades.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CAPTAIN WESLEY L. FOX UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as commanding officer of Company A, in > action against the enemy in the northern A Shau Valley. Capt. (then 1st Lt.) > Fox's company came under intense fire from a large well concealed enemy > force. Capt. Fox maneuvered to a position from which he could assess the > situation and confer with his platoon leaders. As they departed to execute > the plan he had devised, the enemy attacked and Capt.
On November 13, 1944, Spurrier singlehandedly attacked and fought Germans in the village of Achain, France. Spurrier repeatedly returned to his company's command post with prisoners, and replenished his ammunition from both American and enemy weapons to continue his attack on the occupied village. Spurrier earned the Medal of Honor for nearly single-handedly capturing the village of Achain that day; the medal was presented to Spurrier by Lieutenant General William Hood Simpson, commander of the Ninth United States Army, during a ceremony on March 6, 1945. Staff Sergeant Junior J. Spurrier's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy at Achain, France, on 13 > November 1944.
Macnamara reported his triumph to Jervis The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 by Robert Cleveley The prize, a 24-gun corvette named , was taken into service with the Royal Navy as HMS Utile and Lydiard was promoted and given command of her, a commission confirmed on 22 July 1796. Macnamara's later service with Nelson included the capture of Portoferraio, the evacuations of Caprera and Corsica, and expeditions against Piombino and Castiglione. Macnamara had already developed a reputation for intrepidity bordering on recklessness, and he displayed these qualities again in an attack on the 18-gun Spanish brig Corso in a strong gale under enemy shore batteries. The first attempt to capture her failed, with only one man, the coxswain, getting on board.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress > July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in > addition to a previously awarded Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the > Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Leroy Murray (MCSN: > 0-5127), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity while commanding the Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division > (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the amphibious > landing resulting in the capture of Inchon, Korea, on 15 September 1950 in > the Inchon-Seoul operation. His actions contributed materially to the > success of this operation and were in keeping with the highest traditions of > the military service.
Waybur chats with Mark W. Clark, who presented him with the Medal of Honor. First Lieutenant Waybur's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict with the enemy. > Commander of a reconnaissance platoon, 1st Lt. Waybur volunteered to lead a > 3-vehicle patrol into enemy-held territory to locate an isolated Ranger > unit. Proceeding under cover of darkness, over roads known to be heavily > mined, and strongly defended by road blocks and machinegun positions, the > patrol's progress was halted at a bridge which had been destroyed by enemy > troops and was suddenly cut off from its supporting vehicles by 4 enemy > tanks.
Sergeant McKibben's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty, Sgt. McKibben distinguished himself in > action while serving as team leader of the point element of a reconnaissance > patrol of Troop B, operating in enemy territory. Sgt. McKibben was leading > his point element in a movement to contact along a well-traveled trail when > the lead element came under heavy automatic weapons fire from a fortified > bunker position, forcing the patrol to take cover. Sgt. McKibben, appraising > the situation and without regard for his own safety, charged through bamboo > and heavy brush to the fortified position, killed the enemy gunner, secured > the weapon and directed his patrol element forward.
In the face of devastating Russian fire, Shirley's brigade was driven back by a crossfire from the left, but Windham's brigade stormed the Great Redan and the broke the Vladimirski Regiment. Windham was promoted Major General out of turn for 'his distinguished conduct in having with the greatest intrepidity and coolness headed the column of attack which assaulted the enemy's defences'; Canadian Biography Online - Windham Major Augusta Welsford commanded a ladder party in the initial wave the assault on the Great Redan. He crossed a broad open space of 400 metres while against a hail of bullets. He made it to a ditch in front of the work and proceeded to climb one of the ladders which had been placed against the counterscarp.
Specialist Law's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4 Law distinguished himself while > serving with Company I. While on a long-range reconnaissance patrol in Tinh > Phuoc Thanh province, Sp4 Law and 5 comrades made contact with a small enemy > patrol. As the opposing elements exchanged intense fire, he maneuvered to a > perilously exposed position flanking his comrades and began placing > suppressive fire on the hostile troops. Although his team was hindered by a > low supply of ammunition and suffered from an unidentified irritating gas in > the air, Sp4 Law's spirited defense and challenging counterassault rallied > his fellow soldiers against the well-equipped hostile troops.
Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Place and date: Near Seoul, Korea, May 20, 1951 Entered service at: Keego Harbor, Michigan Born: April 15, 1930, Pontiac, Michigan G.O. No.: 19, February 1, 1952 Citation: > Sfc. Moyer assistant platoon leader, Company E, distinguished himself by > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United > Nations. Sfc. Moyer's platoon was committed to attack and secure commanding > terrain stubbornly defended by a numerically superior hostile force emplaced > in well-fortified positions. Advancing up the rocky hill, the leading > elements came under intense automatic weapons, small-arms, and grenade fire, > wounding the platoon leader and platoon sergeant. Sfc.
Harry Truman congratulates Marine Corporal Hershel Williams of the Third Marine Division on being awarded the Medal of Honor, 5 October 1945. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself by "... conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States ..." Because of its nature, the medal is commonly awarded posthumously; since its creation during the American Civil War it has been presented only 3,464 times. The Medal of Honor was awarded to 27 U.S. Marines and U.S. sailors (14 posthumously), during the battle of Iwo Jima.
Silver Star Medal The President of the United States Takes Pleasure in Presenting The Silver Star To Mark L. Donald Lieutenant, United States Navy For Services as Set Forth in the Following Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while assigned to a joint operational unit conducting combat operations against Al Qa'ida and Taliban forces in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In November 2003, Lieutenant Donald was part of a multiple vehicle mounted patrol caught in an ambush by extremely heavy rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. The vehicle immediately in front of Lieutenant Donald's was disabled by enemy fire, trapping his vehicle in the kill zone. Lieutenant Donald exited his vehicle and immediately provided covering fire for the rest of his team members as they exited the vehicle.
Sergeant Messerschmidt's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call > of duty. Braving machinegun, machine pistol, and rifle fire, he moved > fearlessly and calmly from man to man along his 40-yard squad front, > encouraging each to hold against the overwhelming assault of a fanatical foe > surging up the hillside. Knocked to the ground by a burst from an enemy > automatic weapon, he immediately jumped to his feet, and ignoring his grave > wounds, fired his submachine gun at the enemy that was now upon them, > killing 5 and wounding many others before his ammunition was spent. > Virtually surrounded by a frenzied foe and all of his squad now casualties, > he elected to fight alone, using his empty submachine gun as a bludgeon > against his assailants.
A month later, on November 13, he was second-in-command during the initial night action of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. Many felt, at the time and with hindsight, that the fighting-minded and experienced Scott would have made a more effective overall commander of the US force than inexperienced first-in-command Daniel J. Callaghan did, and that Scott perhaps would not have made some of the mistakes that Callaghan did. During that engagement, Rear Admiral Norman Scott was killed in action when the bridge of his flagship, the light cruiser , was inadvertently struck by gunfire from Callaghan's flagship, the heavy cruiser , which joined with an enemy torpedo to fatally damage the Atlanta. For his "extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity" in the October and November battles, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor.
Hosking's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Master Sergeant Hosking (then Sergeant > First Class), Detachment A-302, Company A, greatly distinguished himself > while serving as company advisor in the III Corps Civilian Irregular Defense > Group Reaction Battalion during combat operations in Don Luan District. A > Viet Cong suspect was apprehended and subsequently identified as a Viet Cong > sniper. While MSG Hosking was preparing the enemy for movement back to the > base camp, the prisoner suddenly grabbed a hand grenade from MSG Hosking's > belt, armed the grenade, and started running towards the company command > group which consisted of 2 Americans and 2 Vietnamese who were standing a > few feet away.
Lieutenant (jg) Koelsch's official citation reads: alt=A light blue neck ribbon with a gold star shaped medallion hanging from it. The ribbon is similar in shape to a bowtie with 13 white stars in the center of the ribbon. Memorial to Koelsch, Briarcliff Manor, New York :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a Navy helicopter rescue unit in North Korea on 3 July 1951. Although darkness was rapidly approaching when information was received that a Marine aviator had been shot down and was trapped by the enemy in mountainous terrain deep in hostile territory, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Koelsch voluntarily flew a helicopter to the reported position of the downed airman in an attempt to effect a rescue.
At the effort of Ras Wolde Selassie, Ethiopia received its first Abuna, or titular religious leader, from Egypt since the death of Yosab in 1804: Qerellos III (1816–1828), who made his residence in Antalo. The British diplomat Henry Salt described Wolde-Sillasie as "distinguished still more for his intrepidity and firmness than by the policy with which he has uniformly ruled the country under his command; having been successfully engaged in upwards of forty battles, and having evinced. on these occasions even too great a disregard of his own personal safety in action."Salt, A Voyage, pp. 252f Another British traveller, Mansfield Parkyns adds, “Wolde Selasie reigned for twenty-five years, and during this long period obtained and maintained for himself the character of a good and wise prince”.
First Lieutenant Lloyd's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. On September 14, 1944, Company E, 319th Infantry, > with which 1st Lt. Lloyd was serving as a rifle platoon leader, was assigned > the mission of expelling an estimated enemy force of 200 men from a heavily > fortified position near Pompey, France. As the attack progressed, 1st Lt. > Lloyd's platoon advanced to within 50 yards of the enemy position where they > were caught in a withering machinegun and rifle crossfire which inflicted > heavy casualties and momentarily disorganized the platoon. With complete > disregard for his own safety, 1st Lt. Lloyd leaped to his feet and led his > men on a run into the raking fire, shouting encouragement to them.
His official Medal of Honor citation reads: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading the 3d Platoon, Company A, on a flanking maneuver against a superior enemy force, 1st Lt. Karopczyc observed that his lead element was engaged with a small enemy unit along his route. Aware of the importance of quickly pushing through to the main enemy force in order to provide relief for a hard-pressed friendly platoon, he dashed through the intense enemy fire into the open and hurled colored smoke grenades to designate the foe for attack by helicopter gunships. He moved among his men to embolden their advance, and he guided their attack by marking enemy locations with bursts of fire from his own weapon.
Hanneken's grave at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Hanneken served with the 1st Marine Division from June 1941 until November 1944, when he returned to the United States to command the 2nd Infantry Training Regiment and the Headquarters Battalion, at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. While with the famed 1st Marine Division his duties were varied. While commander of the 2nd Battalion of 7th Marine Regiment during the Guadalcanal campaign he was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy. Hanneken relieved Colonel Julian N. Frisbie as commanding officer of the 7th Marines and led this regiment during the Peleliu action, where he received the Legion of Merit for meritorious conduct in action, and during the Cape Gloucester operation he was decorated with the Bronze Star.
Apple Tree then started 5/1 third favourite for the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot Racecourse but finished fourth in a very rough race won by King's Theatre. Ater a brief summer break, Apple Tree returned in the Prix Foy (a trial race for the Prix de l'Arc de Trimomphe) at Longchamp in September in which he finished third behind Richard of York and Intrepidity with the odds-on favourite Hernando in fourth. In the 1994 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Apple Tree was ridden by John Reid and started at odds of 14/1 in a twenty-runner field. He turned into the straight in seventh place, and recovered after struggling to obtain a clear run to join the leaders in the final furlong.
Truemper's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action against the enemy in connection with a bombing > mission over enemy-occupied Europe on 20 February 1944. The aircraft on > which 2d Lt. Truemper was serving as navigator was attacked by a squadron of > enemy fighters with the result that the co-pilot was killed outright, the > pilot wounded and rendered unconscious, the radio operator wounded and the > plane severely damaged. Nevertheless, 2d Lt. Truemper and other members of > the crew managed to right the plane and fly it back to their home station, > where they contacted the control tower and reported the situation. 2d Lt. > Truemper and the flight engineer volunteered to attempt to land the plane.
Staff Sergeant Young's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Young distinguished himself at the > cost of his life while serving as a squad leader with Company C. While > conducting a reconnaissance mission in the vicinity of Ben Cui, Company C > was suddenly engaged by an estimated regimental-size force of the North > Vietnamese Army. During the initial volley of fire the point element of the > 1st Platoon was pinned down, sustaining several casualties, and the acting > platoon leader was killed. S/Sgt. Young unhesitatingly assumed command of > the platoon and immediately began to organize and deploy his men into a > defensive position in order to repel the attacking force.
Second Lieutenant Harris' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on 7 October 1944, in Vagney, France. At 9 p.m. an enemy > raiding party, comprising a tank and 2 platoons of infantry, infiltrated > through the lines under cover of mist and darkness and attacked an infantry > battalion command post with hand grenades, retiring a short distance to an > ambush position on hearing the approach of the M-4 tank commanded by 2d Lt. > Harris. Realizing the need for bold aggressive action, 2d Lt. Harris ordered > his tank to halt while he proceeded on foot, fully 10 yards ahead of his > 6-man patrol and armed only with a service pistol, to probe the darkness for > the enemy.
Private First Class Wallace's official Medal of Honor citation reads: :He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. While helping clear enemy mines from a road, he stepped on a well-concealed S-type antipersonnel mine. Hearing the characteristic noise indicating that the mine had been activated and, if he stepped aside, would be thrown upward to explode above ground and spray the area with fragments, surely killing 2 comrades directly behind him and endangering other members of his squad, he deliberately placed his other foot on the mine even though his best chance for survival was to fall prone. Pvt. Wallace was killed when the charge detonated, but his supreme heroism at the cost of his life confined the blast to the ground and his own body and saved his fellow soldiers from death or injury.
Later, he again went into combat, as a company commander with the 1st Marine Regiment, in the Cape Gloucester, New Britain campaign, from December 1943 to April 1944. In the mopping-up operations which followed, he led a 14-man patrol that in one day killed 20 and captured seven enemy soldiers during a trek over jungle trails. From September 12 to 30, 1944, he took part in action in the Peleliu campaign during which he acted with "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty", and for which he would later be awarded the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart. Wounded in action on September 20, he returned to duty the next day, and remained overseas until November 1944.
On March 19, 1945, the aircraft carrier Franklin was crippled by a kamikaze attack close to the Japanese mainland. Aflame and dead in the water, Franklin was still under attack by kamikaze planes and threatening to explode when Gingrich maneuvered Pittsburgh close enough to take the burning carrier under tow, protecting Franklin with antiaircraft fire until the carrier was able to work enough speed to proceed to Pearl Harbor under its own power. For helping to rescue Franklin at great risk to his own ship, Gingrich was awarded the Silver Star "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity". As captain of Pittsburgh, Gingrich became famous for sailing his ship safely to port after 15 percent of the cruiser's length was torn off by a typhoon, an act of seamanship dubbed a "miracle" by contemporary accounts.
On 11 October 2007 The White House announced Murphy would be presented the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously, during a ceremony at the White House on 22 October 2007. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is bestowed on a member of the armed forces who distinguishes himself "... conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States ..." Due to the nature of the award, it is commonly presented posthumously. alt=A color image of Murphy's parents standing next to President George Bush in front of an American flag. They are holding Murphy's Medal of Honor in a display case and are looking down at it.
The medal is bestowed "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force" and the recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously. Until 1914 the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart were the only medals that could be received so prior to 1916 the criteria for the Medal of Honor were much less restrictive than it is today. In 1916 however a board was established to ensure that future awards would be made only for the highest purposes, and some awards were rescinded.
Warren's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Warren, distinguished himself at > the cost of his life while serving as a platoon leader with Company C. While > moving through a rubber plantation to reinforce another friendly unit, > Company C came under intense fire from a well-fortified enemy force. > Disregarding his safety, 1st Lt. Warren with several of his men began > maneuvering through the hail of enemy fire toward the hostile positions. > When he had come to within 6 feet of one of the enemy bunkers and was > preparing to toss a hand grenade into it, an enemy grenade was suddenly > thrown into the middle of his small group.
Unsatisfied with Garnerin's responses, the police issued an injunction against him, forbidding the ascent on the grounds that the young woman was committing herself to the venture without any idea of the possible outcome. Garnerin refused to accept the decision handed down by the Central Bureau and appealed to the administration of the department. Consultation with the Minister of the Interior and Minister of the Police followed and the injunction was eventually overturned on the grounds that "there was no more scandal in seeing two people of different sexes ascend in a balloon than it is to see them jump into a carriage." They also concluded that the decision of the woman to take the balloon trip showed proof of her confidence in the experiment and a degree of personal intrepidity.
Harassed by machinegun fire from a position which he had bypassed > in the dense fog, he moved to within 15 yards of the enemy, killed a German > machinegunner with accurate rifle fire and led his men in the destruction of > another machinegun crew and its rifle security elements. Finally, he led his > small force against a fortified house held by 2 German officers and 30 > enlisted men. After establishing a base of fire, he rushed forward alone > through an open clearing in full view of the enemy, smashed through a > barricaded door, and forced all 32 Germans to surrender. His intrepidity and > bold leadership resulted in the capture or killing of 3 enemy officers and > 54 enlisted men, the destruction of 3 enemy strongpoints, and the seizure of > enemy positions which had halted a battalion attack.
Private First Class Kessler's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. Pfc. Kessler, acting without orders, raced through a hail > of machinegun fire, which had killed 5 of his comrades and halted the > advance of his company, in order to form an assault group to destroy the > machinegun. Ordering 3 men to act as a base of fire, he left the cover of a > ditch and snaked his way to a point within of the enemy machinegun before he > was discovered, whereupon he plunged headlong into the furious chain of > automatic fire. Reaching a spot within of the emplacement he stood over it > and killed both the gunner and his assistant, jumped into the gun position, > overpowered and captured a third German after a short struggle.
According to History Khursheed, tribe UtmanKhel inhabited in Waziristan (Tank, Gomal) areas during the 14th century. Utmankhel tribe also sailed to Peshawar with Parkhushi, Tarklani, Gigyani, Yousafzai, Mohmand, Khalil, Dawoodzai, Zerhan and Chamkani tribes. Utmankhel tribe supported to combat Khashi and Khakhi tribes against Dilazak and showed intrepidity. For the first time, UtmanKhel tribe participated in the famous battle of Katlang, Shahbaz Garl and used leather woven clothes, that time UtmanKhel tribe was being led by Sheikh Atta Baba Utmankhel whose shrine is still present in Baru Chowk Ala Dand, Malakand Agency which is now well known by Sheikh Atta Baba Of the areas taken as a result of winning the combat of Katlang, Shaikh Atta Baba's longings were given to UtmanKhel, the tribal areas of Khasi, Khakhi, Tarklani, Yusufzai tribes in Bajaur, Aang, Bering, Anbar etc.
First Lieutenant Tominac's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty on September 12, 1944, in an attack on Saulx de Vesoul, > France 1st Lt. Tominac charged alone over 50 yards of exposed terrain onto > an enemy roadblock to dispatch a 3-man crew of German machine gunners with a > single burst from his Thompson machinegun. After smashing the enemy outpost, > he led 1 of his squads in the annihilation of a second hostile group > defended by mortar, machinegun, automatic pistol, rifle and grenade fire, > killing about 30 of the enemy. Reaching the suburbs of the town, he advanced > 50 yards ahead of his men to reconnoiter a third enemy position which > commanded the road with a 77-mm. SP gun supported by infantry elements.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERT L. HOWARD UNITED STATES ARMY for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Howard (then SFC .), > distinguished himself while serving as platoon sergeant of an American- > Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a missing American > soldier in enemy controlled territory in the Republic of Vietnam. The > platoon had left its helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its > mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2-company force. During the > initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a > grenade explosion.
Caron's official Medal of Honor citation reads: The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to HOSPITAL CORPSMAN THIRD CLASS WAYNE MAURICE CARON UNITED STATES NAVY for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as platoon corpsman with Company K, > during combat operations against enemy forces. While on a sweep through an > open rice field HM3 Caron's unit started receiving enemy small arms fire. > Upon seeing two Marine casualties fall, he immediately ran forward to render > first aid, but found that they were dead. At this time, the platoon was > taken under intense small-arms and automatic weapons fire, sustaining > additional casualties.
Norwich Duff, who had witnessed Blanchard's ascent and the accident, recorded: On hearing she had died, the proprietors of the Tivoli Gardens immediately announced that the admission fees would be donated for the support of her children, and some spectators stood at the gates appealing to the citizens of Paris for donations. The appeal raised 2,400 francs, but after the collection it was discovered that she had no surviving children, so the money was used instead to erect a memorial, topped with a representation of her balloon in flames, above her grave in Père Lachaise Cemetery. Her tombstone was engraved with the epitaph "victime de son art et de son intrépidité" ("victim of her art and intrepidity"). The remainder of the money, about 1,000 francs, was donated to the Lutheran Église des Billettes which Blanchard had attended.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a > Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel > [then Second Lieutenant] James Lewis Day (MCSN: 0-56003), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against > the enemy while serving with a Marine reconnaissance company in Korea on 26 > October 1952. Leading a patrol of four men in front of the main line of > resistance, Colonel (then Second Lieutenant) Day displayed outstanding > courage, initiative and devotion to duty. When contact was established with > the advance element of a major enemy force his patrol killed ten of the > enemy and captured two. Breaking off contact he returned to friendly lines > with the two prisoners and continued to fight the enemy force beside the > Marines on the front lines.
Technician Fifth Grade Hall's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. As leader > of a machinegun squad charged with the protection of other battalion units, > his group was attacked by a superior number of Japanese, his gunner killed, > his assistant gunner wounded, and an adjoining guncrew put out of action. > Ordered to withdraw from his hazardous position, he refused to retire but > rushed forward to the idle gun and with the aid of another soldier who > joined him and held up the machinegun by the tripod to increase its field of > action he opened fire and inflicted heavy casualties upon the enemy. While > so engaged both these gallant soldiers were killed, but their sturdy defense > was a decisive factor in the following success of the attacking battalion.
Private First Class Magrath's official Medal of Honor citation, awarded July 17, 1946, reads: > He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call > of duty when his company was pinned down by heavy artillery, mortar, and > small arms fire, near Castel d'Aiano, Italy. Volunteering to act as a scout, > armed with only a rifle, he charged headlong into withering fire, killing 2 > Germans and wounding 3 in order to capture a machinegun. Carrying this enemy > weapon across an open field through heavy fire, he neutralized 2 more > machinegun nests; he then circled behind 4 other Germans, killing them with > a burst as they were firing on his company. Spotting another dangerous enemy > position to this right, he knelt with the machinegun in his arms and > exchanged fire with the Germans until he had killed 2 and wounded 3.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Private First Class Carlton Robert Rouh (MCSN: 0-351122), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while > a member of Company M, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine > Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, > Solomon Islands, 9 October 1942. While under tremendous hostile fire, > Private First Class Rouh, with cool courage and utter disregard for his own > personal safety, unhesitatingly volunteered assisting in the transportation > of injured personnel to assisting in the transportation of injured personnel > to the company aid station until he, himself, was wounded by enemy fire. His > heroic conduct, maintained at great risk in the face of grave danger, was in > keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Bennett's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > PFC Bennett a member of Company B, distinguished himself by conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call > of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. At > approximately 0200 hours, 2 enemy battalions swarmed up the ridge line in a > ferocious banzai charge in an attempt to dislodge PFC Bennett's company from > its defensive positions. Meeting the challenge, the gallant defenders > delivered destructive retaliation, but the enemy pressed the assault with > fanatical determination and the integrity of the perimeter was imperiled. > Fully aware of the odds against him, PFC Bennett unhesitatingly left his > foxhole, moved through withering fire, stood within full view of the enemy, > and, employing his automatic rifle, poured crippling fire into the ranks of > the onrushing assailants, inflicting numerous casualties.
STAFF SERGEANT ISADORE S. JACHMAN UNITED STATES ARMY > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty > at Flamierge, Belgium, on 4 January 1945, when his company was pinned down > by enemy artillery, mortar, and small arms fire, 2 hostile tanks attacked > the unit, inflicting heavy. casualties. S/Sergeant. Jachman, seeing the > desperate plight of his comrades, left his place of cover and with total > disregard for his own safety dashed across open ground through a hail of > fire and seizing a bazooka from a fallen comrade advanced on the tanks, > which concentrated their fire on him. Firing the weapon alone, he damaged > one and forced both to retire. S/Sergeant. Jachman's heroic action, in which > he suffered fatal wounds, disrupted the entire enemy attack, reflecting the > highest credit upon himself and the parachute infantry.
HANNEKEN, Herman Henry 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps G. O. Navy Department, No. 536 June 10, 1920 Citation: > For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in > actual conflict with the enemy near GRANDE RIVIERE, Republic of Haiti, on > the night of October 31st-November 1st, 1919, resulting in the death of > Charlemange Peralte, the supreme bandit chief in the Republic of Haiti, and > the killing and capture and dispersal of about 1200 of his outlaw followers. > Second Lieutenant Hanneken not only distinguished himself by his excellent > judgement and leadership, but unhesitatingly exposed himself to great > personal danger, and the slightest error would have forfeited not only his > life but the lives of the detachments of Gendarmerie under his command. The > successful termination of his mission will undoubtedly prove of untold value > to the Republic of Haiti.
Lee was mortally wounded when he exposed himself a third time to draw fire from enemy forces away from his teammates. For his action on the battlefield, Lee was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart. His Silver Star citation reads: > The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the > Silver Star (Posthumously) to Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class Marc Alan > Lee, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action > against the enemy as Assaulter and Automatic Weapons Gunner in Sea, Air, > Land Team THREE (SEAL-3), Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula > in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 2 August 2006. Petty Officer Lee > conducted clearance operations in South-Central Ramadi as a member of a > Naval Special Warfare Combat Advisory element for the Iraqi Army.
With characteristic intrepidity he stuck to the building for years, after decisions had been given against him, renewing the litigation on some other point, till at last retreat became inevitable. His people built a large meeting-place for him in Nicolson Street, where, till near his death, which took place at Edinburgh on 18 June 1788, he ministered to an immense congregation, and where he was succeeded as minister by John Jamieson, the well-known author of the ‘Scottish Dictionary.’ All his life Gib was an active controversialist, chiefly on points involved in the position of the seceders. His one object was to maintain and defend what he considered to be the truth. Rude, scornful, and despotic as he was, and earning for himself the sobriquet of ‘Pope Gib,’ he commanded the homage due to disinterested courage.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to MAJOR CHARLES JOSEPH WATTERS United States Army > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. Chaplain Watters distinguished himself > during an assault in the vicinity of Đắk Tô. Chaplain Watters was moving > with one of the companies when it engaged a heavily armed enemy battalion. > As the battle raged and the casualties mounted, Chaplain Watters, with > complete disregard for his safety, rushed forward to the line of contact. > Unarmed and completely exposed, he moved among, as well as in front of the > advancing troops, giving aid to the wounded, assisting in their evacuation, > giving words of encouragement, and administering the last rites to the > dying.
Bender's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty. On 17 August 1944, near La Londe-les-Maures, France, he > climbed on top of a knocked-out tank, in the face of withering machinegun > fire which had halted the advance of his company, in an effort to locate the > source of this fire. Although bullets ricocheted off the turret at his feet, > he nevertheless remained standing upright in full view of the enemy for over > 2 minutes. Locating the enemy machineguns on a knoll 200 yards away, he > ordered 2 squads to cover him and led his men down an irrigation ditch, > running a gauntlet of intense machinegun fire, which completely blanketed 50 > yards of his advance and wounded 4 of his men.
First Lieutenant Bjorklund's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, > September 13, 1943. When his company attacked a German position on Hill 424, > the first platoon, led by 1st Lt. Bjorklund, moved forward on the right > flank to the slope of the hill where it was pinned down by a heavy > concentration of machinegun and rifle fire. Ordering his men to give > covering fire, with only 3 hand grenades, he crept and crawled forward to a > German machinegun position located on a terrace along the forward slope. > Approaching within a few yards of the position, and while continuously > exposed to enemy fire, he hurled 1 grenade into the nest, destroyed the gun > and killed 3 Germans.
First Lieutenant Williams' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > 1st Lt. Williams distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while > defending the Special Forces Camp against a violent attack by hostile forces > that lasted for 14 hours. 1st Lt. Williams was serving as executive officer > of a Special Forces Detachment when an estimated Vietcong reinforced > regiment struck the camp and threatened to overrun it and the adjacent > district headquarters. He awoke personnel, organized them, determined the > source of the insurgents' main effort and led the troops to their defensive > positions on the south and west walls. Then, after running to the District > Headquarters to establish communications, he found that there was no radio > operational with which to communicate with his commanding officer in another > compound.
For his actions on board the USS California during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was awarded the Navy Cross, which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. ;Medal of Honor citation: : For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while attached to the U.S.S. California during the surprise enemy Japanese aerial attack on Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, December 7, 1941. In charge of the ordnance repair party on the third deck when the first Japanese torpedo struck almost directly under his station, Lt. (then Gunner) Pharris was stunned and severely injured by the concussion which hurled him to the overhead and back to the deck. Quickly recovering, he acted on his own initiative to set up a hand-supply ammunition train for the antiaircraft guns.
Lt. Commiskey, at right holding his daughter, with his family and President Harry Truman during his Medal of Honor presentation ceremony. His brother, Sgt. Michael Commiskey, USA, and Michael's wife Bertie stand to President Truman's right; Lt. Commiskey's wife and his parents (Hugh Walsh Commiskey and Cassandra Haigwood Commiskey) stand immediately to his right in this photograph. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to FIRST LIEUTENANT HENRY A. COMMISKEY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Platoon Leader in Company C, > First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in > action against enemy aggressor forces near Yongdungp'o, Korea, on 20 > September 1950.
Bianchi, Willibald C. Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 45th Infantry, Philippine Scouts Place and date: Near Bagac, Bataan Province, Philippine Islands, February 3, 1942 Entered service at: New Ulm, Minnesota Born: New Ulm, Minnesota Citation: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy on 3 February 1942, near Bagac, Province of Bataan, Philippine Islands. When the rifle platoon of another company was ordered to wipe out 2 strong enemy machinegun nests, 1st Lt. Bianchi voluntarily and of his own initiative, advanced with the platoon leading part of the men. When wounded early in the action by 2 bullets through the left hand, he did not stop for first aid but discarded his rifle and began firing a pistol. He located a machinegun nest and personally silenced it with grenades.
Preston's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as commander, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 33, while > effecting the rescue of a Navy pilot shot down in Wasile Bay, Halmahera > Island, less than 200 yards from a strongly defended Japanese dock and > supply area, September 16, 1944. Volunteering for a perilous mission > unsuccessfully attempted by the pilot's squadron mates and a PBY plane, Lt. > Comdr. (then Lieutenant) Preston led PT-489 and PT-363 through 60 miles of > restricted, heavily mined waters. Twice turned back while running the > gauntlet of fire from powerful coastal defense guns guarding the 11-mile > strait at the entrance to the bay, he was again turned back by furious fire > in the immediate area of the downed airman.
Platoon Sergeant McCleery's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. P/Sgt. McCleery, U.S. Army, distinguished > himself while serving as platoon leader of the 1st platoon of Company A. A > combined force was assigned the mission of assaulting a reinforced company > of North Vietnamese Army regulars, well entrenched on Hill 352, 17 miles > west of Tam Ky. As P/Sgt. McCleery led his men up the hill and across an > open area to close with the enemy, his platoon and other friendly elements > were pinned down by tremendously heavy fire coming from the fortified enemy > positions. Realizing the severe damage that the enemy could inflict on the > combined force in the event that their attack was completely halted, P/Sgt.
Power's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as platoon leader, attached to the 4th Marine > Division, during the landing and battle of Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, > Marshall Islands, 1 February 1944. Severely wounded in the stomach while > setting a demolition charge on a Japanese pillbox, 1st Lt. Power was > steadfast in his determination to remain in action. Protecting his wound > with his left hand and firing with his right, he courageously advanced as > another hostile position was taken under attack, fiercely charging the > opening made by the explosion and emptying his carbine into the pillbox. > While attempting to reload and continue the attack, 1st Lt. Power was shot > again in the stomach and head and collapsed in the doorway.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JAMES ANDERSON JR. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as a rifleman, Second Platoon, Company F, Second > Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division, in Vietnam on 28 February > 1967. Company F was advancing in dense jungle northwest of Cam Lộ in an > effort to extract a heavily besieged reconnaissance patrol. Private First > Class Anderson's platoon was the lead element and had advanced only about > 200 meters when they were brought under extremely intense enemy small arms > and automatic weapons fire. The platoon reacted swiftly, getting on line as > best they could in the thick terrain, and began returning fire.
Lieutenant Hibbs' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty. 2d Lt. Hibbs was in command of a 15-man ambush > patrol of the 2d Battalion, when his unit observed a company of Viet Cong > advancing along the road toward the 2d Battalion's position. Informing his > command post by radio of the impending attack, he prepared his men for the > oncoming Viet Cong, emplaced 2 mines in their path and, when the insurgents > were within 20 feet of the patrol's position, he fired the 2 antipersonnel > mines, wounding or killing half of the enemy company. Then, to cover the > withdrawal of his patrol, he threw hand grenades, stepped onto the open > road, and opened fire on the remainder of the Viet Cong force of > approximately 50 men.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Kamil-ni, Korea, February 16, 1951 Entered service at: Racine, W. Va. Born: June 1, 1918, Jenkins, Kentucky G.O. No.: 17, February 1, 1952 ;Citation > 2d Lt. Kyle, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. When his > platoon had been pinned down by intense fire, he completely exposed himself > to move among and encourage his men to continue the advance against enemy > forces strongly entrenched on Hill 185. Inspired by his courageous > leadership, the platoon resumed the advance but was again pinned down when > an enemy machine gun opened fire, wounding 6 of the men. 2d Lt. Kyle > immediately charged the hostile emplacement alone, engaged the crew in hand- > to-hand combat, killing all 3.
First Lieutenant Kandle's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. On 9 October 1944, at about noon, near La Forge, > France, 1st Lt. Kandle, while leading a reconnaissance patrol into enemy > territory, engaged in a duel at pointblank range with a German field officer > and killed him. Having already taken 5 enemy prisoners that morning, he led > a skeleton platoon of 16 men, reinforced with a light machinegun squad, > through fog and over precipitous mountain terrain to fall on the rear of a > German quarry stronghold which had checked the advance of an infantry > battalion for 2 days. Rushing forward, several yards ahead of his assault > elements, 1st Lt. Kandle fought his way into the heart of the enemy > strongpoint, and, by his boldness and audacity, forced the Germans to > surrender.
His Medal of Honor citation reads: Medal of Honor > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as leader of a Rifle Platoon attached to the 2d > Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy > Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 8 March 1945. Resuming > his assault tactics with bold decision after fighting without respite for 2 > days and nights, 1st Lt. Lummus slowly advanced his platoon against an enemy > deeply entrenched in a network of mutually supporting positions. Suddenly > halted by a terrific concentration of hostile fire, he unhesitatingly moved > forward of his front lines in an effort to neutralize the Japanese position. > Although knocked to the ground when an enemy grenade exploded close by, he > immediately recovered himself and, again moving forward despite the > intensified barrage, quickly located, attacked, and destroyed the occupied > emplacement.
Second Lieutenant Kingsley's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of life > above and beyond the call of duty, June 23, 1944 near Ploesti, Romania, > while flying as bombardier of a B17 type aircraft. On the bomb run 2d Lt. > Kingsley's aircraft was severely damaged by intense flak and forced to drop > out of formation but the pilot proceeded over the target and 2d Lt. Kingsley > successfully dropped his bombs, causing severe damage to vital > installations. The damaged aircraft, forced to lose altitude and to lag > behind the formation, was aggressively attacked by 3 Me 109 aircraft, > causing more damage to the aircraft and severely wounding the tail gunner in > the upper arm. The radio operator and engineer notified 2d Lt. Kingsley that > the tail gunner had been wounded and that assistance was needed to check the > bleeding.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Colonel Francis Marion McAlister (MCSN: 0-4264), United > States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding > Officer of the First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), during > operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, on 25 April 1951. > Assigned the mission of denying the enemy the mountainous terrain covering > the approaches to a vital bridge, Colonel McAlister, despite multiple wounds > sustained by hostile mortar fire, refused to be evacuated and continued to > lead and direct his units until the numerically superior enemy forces were > repulsed. By his inspiring and determined leadership, superb tactical > ability and heroic devotion to duty in the face of tremendous odds, Colonel > McAlister contributed materially to the success of his regiment's mission > and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Staff Sergeant Cavaiani's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > S/Sgt. Cavaiani distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action > in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 and 5 June 1971 while serving as a platoon > leader to a security platoon providing security for an isolated radio relay > site located within enemy-held territory. On the morning of 4 June 1971, the > entire camp came under an intense barrage of enemy small arms, automatic > weapons, rocket-propelled grenade and mortar fire from a superior size enemy > force. S/Sgt. Cavaiani acted with complete disregard for his personal safety > as he repeatedly exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to move about > the camp's perimeter directing the platoon's fire and rallying the platoon > in a desperate fight for survival. S/Sgt.
President Harry S. Truman (center) with Dodd, standing to the President's right, and other Medal of Honor recipients shortly after presenting them with their medals. Dodd's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > 1st Lt. Dodd, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. > First Lt. Dodd, given the responsibility of spearheading an attack to > capture Hill 256, a key terrain feature defended by a well-armed, crafty foe > who had withstood several previous assaults, led his platoon forward over > hazardous terrain under hostile small-arms, mortar, and artillery fire from > well-camouflaged enemy emplacements which reached such intensity that his > men faltered. With utter disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Dodd moved among > his men, reorganized and encouraged them, and then single-handedly charged > the first hostile machine gun nest, killing or wounding all its occupants.
It would be another 50 years before Lind's conclusion was put into practice, and even longer before the science behind it was understood. The final words from the authorized account: > Thus was this expedition finished, when it had lasted three years and nine > months, after having, by its event, strongly evinced this important truth: > That though prudence, intrepidity, and perseverance united are not exempted > from the blows of adverse fortune, yet in a long series of transactions they > usually rise superior to its power, and in the end rarely fail of proving > successful. It also trained some of the finest naval commanders of the generation, including Augustus Keppel, John Byron and John Campbell. The last known survivor of those that had accompanied Lord Anson was Joseph Allen, who had been a surgeon on the trip, and later went on to become Master of Dulwich College.
Bertha Phillpotts possessed a lively personality and an intrepid spirit, as the following tribute by a Cambridge colleague shows: > Is there another woman head of a College, who not only is a yachting expert, > but has had distinguished professors for her disciples in the art of > sailing? On her first visit to Iceland a pony was the sole companion of her > wanderings; and we know not which to admire most – her rapid assimilation of > University affairs, when called to serve on the Statutory Commission, or her > intrepidity in driving a motor, as to the manner born, through Bridge and > Sidney Streets, as a novice with but four or five lessons behind > her.Cambridge Review, May 1925. This telling observation was contributed after her death by Bertha's friend Mary Anderson, Madame de Navarro: > Summer before last she came to stay with us at Blakeney [Norfolk], having > motored in ‘Freda’ from Cambridge.
On July 24, 1869, in one of the U.S. Army's largest award presentations at the time, O'Callaghan and thirty other members, including Private Michael O'Regan, of his regiment received the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration awarded in cases of "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States".Beyer, Walter F. and Oscar Frederick Keydel, ed. Deeds of Valor: From Records in the Archives of the United States Government; how American Heroes Won the Medal of Honor; History of Our Recent Wars and Explorations, from Personal Reminiscences and Records of Officers and Enlisted Men who Were Rewarded by Congress for Most Conspicuous Acts of Bravery on the Battle-field, on the High Seas and in Arctic Explorations. Vol. 2.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Platoon Sergeant Victor Maghakian (MCSN: 251055), United > States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving > with Company A, Second Marine Raider Battalion during operations against > enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 3 December 1942. > When his platoon, acting as point, was heavily engaged with a strong enemy > combat patrol at Nambula, and his platoon leader gravely wounded, Platoon > Sergeant Maghakian immediately assumed command and, in the face of > determined Japanese fire, led part of his platoon against a machine-gun > position with marked success. Although wounded during the action, he > steadfastly remained at his post until loss of blood forced his evacuation. > His initiative, courage, and heroic devotion to duty were in keeping with > the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Callaghan's Medal of Honor citation read: > For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the > call of duty during action against enemy Japanese forces off Savo Island on > the night of 12–13 November 1942. Although out-balanced in strength and > numbers by a desperate and determined enemy, Rear Admiral Callaghan, with > ingenious tactical skill and superb coordination of the units under his > command, led his forces into battle against tremendous odds, thereby > contributing decisively to the rout of a powerful invasion fleet and to the > consequent frustration of a formidable Japanese offensive. While faithfully > directing close-range operations in the face of furious bombardment by > superior enemy fire power, he was killed on the bridge of his Flagship. His > courageous initiative, inspiring leadership, and judicious foresight in a > crisis of grave responsibility were in keeping with the finest traditions of > the United States Naval Service.
Watson's Medal of Honor citation reads: center The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private George Watson United States Army Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and > beyond the call of duty: Private George Watson, United States Army, > distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism on 8 March 1943, while > serving in the Pacific Command with the 2d Battalion, 29th Quartermaster > Regiment, near Porlock Harbor, New Guinea. Private Watson was onboard a > troop ship, the Dutch Steamer (United States Army Transport) Jacob, when it > was attacked and hit by enemy bombers. Before it sank, the ship was > abandoned. Private Watson, instead of seeking to save himself, remained in > deep waters long enough to assist several soldiers who could not swim to > reach the safety of a life raft.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock, II (MCSN: 1873109), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in > action while serving as a Sniper, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in > connection with military operations against the enemy in the Republic of > Vietnam on 16 September 1969. Staff Sergeant Hathcock was riding on an > Assault Amphibious Vehicle which ran over and detonated an enemy anti-tank > mine, disabling the vehicle which was immediately engulfed in flames. He and > other Marines who were riding on top of the vehicle were sprayed with > flaming gasoline caused by the explosion. Although suffering from severe > burns to his face, trunk, and arms and legs, Staff Sergeant Hathcock > assisted the injured Marines in exiting the burning vehicle and moving to a > place of relative safety.
Sergeant Logan's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action involving actual conflict on 9 September 1943 in > the vicinity of Salerno, Italy. As a rifleman of an infantry company, Sgt. > Logan landed with the first wave of the assault echelon on the beaches of > the Gulf of Salerno, and after his company had advanced 800 yards inland and > taken positions along the forward bank of an irrigation canal, the enemy > began a serious counterattack from positions along a rock wall which ran > parallel with the canal about 200 yards further inland. Voluntarily exposing > himself to the fire of a machinegun located along the rock wall, which > sprayed the ground so close to him that he was splattered with dirt and rock > splinters from the impact of the bullets, Sgt.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Raymond Gerald Murphy (MCSN: 0-54837), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a > Platoon Commander of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine > Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on > 22 November 1952. Assigned the extremely hazardous mission of assaulting a > strong point of the enemy main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Murphy > courageously exposed himself to devastating enemy mortar and artillery fire > to press the assault on the objective. On three separate occasions, when the > enemy attempted to prevent him from accomplishing his mission, he skillfully > coordinated and utilized supporting arms to repulse the foe. Although the > platoon suffered severe casualties by the time the objective was reached, > the unit succeeded in evacuating the wounded in the face of continuous enemy > fire.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to STAFF SERGEANT LEWIS G. WATKINS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a guide of a rifle platoon of > Company I, in action against enemy aggressor forces during the hours of > darkness on the morning of October 7, 1952. With his platoon assigned the > mission of retaking an outpost which had been overrun by the enemy earlier > in the night, S/Sgt. Watkins skillfully led his unit in the assault up the > designated hill. Although painfully wounded when a well-entrenched hostile > force at the crest of the hill engaged the platoon with intense small-arms > and grenade fire, he gallantly continued to lead his men.
5 In total, eighteen additional Ranger companies were formed in the next seven months: Eighth Army Raider Company and First through Fifteenth Ranger Infantry Companies (Airborne) and Ranger Infantry Companies A & B. The Army Chief of Staff assigned the Ranger training program at Fort Benning to Colonel John Gibson Van Houten.Lock, John D. and Moore, Harold G. To Fight With Intrepidity: The Complete History of the U.S. Army Rangers 1622 to Present Fenestra Books, 2001 p.286 The program would eventually be split to include a training program located in Korea. 3rd and 7th Ranger companies were tasked to train new Rangers. The 28 October 1950 would see the next four Ranger companies formed. Soldiers from the 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment During the late 1940s the separate, all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion was merged into the 505th AIR to become the regiment's "new" 3rd Battalion.
His citation on receiving the Silver Star reads thus: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while in command of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in combat against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on November 2, 1942. After a previous attempt to secure information had failed, Captain McIlhenny led a patrol of approximately twenty men to reconnoiter the enemy's right flank and, moving through dense jungle, cleared the zone of hostile snipers and finally reached his objective. Completing his mission, he started to lead his patrol back to their own lines when they were spotted by the enemy who immediately opened fire, pinning them down. When almost all of his men were wounded, including two runners who had been dispatched to the battalion, Captain McIlhenny, despite his own injury, determined to carry the message himself and finally succeeded in reaching our lines.
Private First Class Leonard's official Medal of Honor citation reads: Private First Class William F. Leonard distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Squad Leader in Company C, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy near St. Die, France on November 7, 1944. Private First Class Leonard's platoon was reduced to eight men as a result of blistering artillery, mortar, machinegun, and rifle fire. Private First Class Leonard led the survivors in an assault over a hill covered by trees and shrubs which the enemy continuously swept with automatic weapons fire. Ignoring bullets which pierced his pack, Private First Class Leonard killed two snipers at ranges of fifty and seventy-five yards and engaged and destroyed a machinegun nest with grenades, killing its two-man crew.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RONALD L. COKER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with Company M, Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On March 24, 1969, while serving as Point Man for the Second Platoon, Private First Class Coker was leading his patrol when he encountered five enemy soldiers on a narrow jungle trail. Reacting instantly, he warned the Marines following him and wounded one of the enemy soldiers with his M16 rifle. When the enemy retreated, Private First Class Coker's squad aggressively pursued them to cave.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Major Justice Marion Chambers (MCSN: 0-4796), United > States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in > action while attached to the First Marine Raider Battalion during the > seizure of Tulagi, Solomon Islands, from enemy Japanese forces, on the night > of August 7-8, 1942. While a patient at the Battalion Aid Station, suffering > from multiple wounds inflected by a mortar shell, Major Chambers personally > assumed control of the evacuation of the wounded when a hostile > counterattack threatened to penetrate to the station. With utter disregard > for his own personal safety, he also directed the action of the Marine > detachment covering the removal of the wounded to a less dangerous area. His > heroic devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the > United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Gerald Lyle Ketchum (NSN: 0-70240), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy. While Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. PERKINS (DD-377), on 22 September 1943, during an operation in which his ship was assigned to screen a convoy of landing craft, he assisted in meeting, repelling and destroying a vicious enemy air attack launched by ten torpedo planes. He quickly and efficiently brought his ship into action, taking station between the planes and the defenseless convoy, and while being heavily strafed, simultaneously avoided two torpedoes by skillful maneuvering, kept all batteries in action, shot down one torpedo plane, and assisted in the destruction of another. His actions and conduct were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Carl Leonard Sitter (MCSN: 0-16377), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in > action against the enemy while serving as platoon leader of a rifle platoon > on Guam, Marianas Islands, during the period 21 July to 28 July 1944. > Lieutenant Sitter, leading his platoon into combat under the most adverse > conditions, constantly subjected himself to intense enemy rifle, machine > gun, and mortar fire, without regard for his personal safety, so that he > could personally direct the fire and tactical disposition of his troops. > While so leading his troops, Lieutenant Sitter was wounded in the right leg. > In spite of his severe and painful wound, he refused to be evacuated, stayed > with his troops, and continued to press forward the attack with skill and > vigor.
Hammerberg's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as a diver engaged in rescue operations at West > Loch, Pearl Harbor, 17 February 1945. Aware of the danger when 2 fellow > divers were hopelessly trapped in a cave-in of steel wreckage while > tunneling with jet nozzles under an LST sunk in of water and of mud. > Hammerberg unhesitatingly went overboard in a valiant attempt to effect > their rescue despite the certain hazard of additional cave-ins and the risk > of fouling his lifeline on jagged pieces of steel imbedded in the shifting > mud. Washing a passage through the original excavation, he reached the first > of the trapped men, freed him from the wreckage and, working desperately in > pitch-black darkness, finally effected his release from fouled lines, > thereby enabling him to reach the surface.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Harold E. Rosecrans (MCSN: 0-846), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as > Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, Reinforced, > during the assault on Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, 7 - 9 August > 1942. When fierce resistance from this Japanese stronghold necessitated the > reinforcement of the First Marine Raider Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel > Rosecrans skillfully and fearlessly placed units of his command into combat > in support of the forward elements of that Battalion and thereby contributed > materially to the annihilation of the entire hostile garrison. His daring > and brilliant handling of this operation in support of the assault of the > First Marine Raider Battalion on Tulagi and his courageous conduct > throughout the action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the > United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to COLONEL MERRITT A. EDSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, with Parachute Battalion attached, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on the night of 13–14 September 1942. After the airfield on Guadalcanal had been seized from the enemy on August 8, Col. Edson, with a force of 800 men, was assigned to the occupation and defense of a ridge dominating the jungle on either side of the airport. Facing a formidable Japanese attack which, augmented by infiltration, had crashed through our front lines, he, by skillful handling of his troops, successfully withdrew his forward units to a reserve line with minimum casualties.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the > Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Herbert R. Amey, Jr. (MCSN: > 0-5099), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity as Commanding Officer, Second Battalion, Second Marines, SECOND > Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Tarawa, > Gilbert Islands, 20 November 1943. After completing organization of assault > waves incident to landing on the well-fortified Japanese beachhead, > Lieutenant Colonel Amey gallantly led his battalion forward in the face of > devastating machine gun and mortar fire. When the amphibious tractor in > which he was riding reached an unsurpassable coral reef, he was forced to > abandon the vehicle in order to save it and led his men on through the > treacherous waters. Mortally wounded by hostile machine gun fire before > reaching the shore, he refused assistance and urged his command to continue > without him.
Britt's Medal of Honor Citation: Medal of Honor > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty. Disdaining enemy hand grenades and close-range > machine pistol, machinegun, and rifle, Lt. Britt inspired and led a handful > of his men in repelling a bitter counterattack by approximately 100 Germans > against his company positions north of Mignano, Italy, the morning of 10 > November 1943. During the intense fire fight, Lt. Britt's canteen and field > glasses were shattered; a bullet pierced his side; his chest, face, and > hands were covered with grenade wounds. Despite his wounds, for which he > refused to accept medical attention until ordered to do so by his battalion > commander following the battle, he personally killed 5 and wounded an > unknown number of Germans, wiped out one enemy machinegun crew, fired 5 > clips of carbine and an undetermined amount of M1 rifle ammunition, and > threw 32 fragmentation grenades.
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company A, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Place and date: Near Kimnyangjang-ni 김냥장리 (a small hamlet east of Suwon), Korea, January 30, 1951 Entered service at: Washington, D.C. Birth: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 2, January 8, 1952. Citation: > 1st Lt. McGovern, a member of Company A, distinguished himself by > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond > the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. As > 1st Lt. McGovern led his platoon up a slope to engage hostile troops > entrenched in bunker-type pillboxes with connecting trenches, the unit came > under heavy machine gun and rifle fire from the crest of the hill, > approximately 75 yards distant. Despite a wound sustained in this initial > burst of withering fire, 1st Lt. McGovern, assured the men of his ability to > continue on and urged them forward.
Specialist Evans' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. He left his position of relative safety > with his platoon which had not yet been committed to the battle to answer > the calls for medical aid from the wounded men of another platoon which was > heavily engaged with the enemy force. Dashing across 100 meters of open area > through a withering hail of enemy fire and exploding grenades, he > administered lifesaving treatment to 1 individual and continued to expose > himself to the deadly enemy fire as he moved to treat each of the other > wounded men and to offer them encouragement. Realizing that the wounds of 1 > man required immediate attention, Sp4 Evans dragged the injured soldier back > across the dangerous fire-swept area, to a secure position from which he > could be further evacuated.
Abrell's Medal of Honor citation reads: The President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to CORPORAL CHARLES G. ABRELL UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION:"CPL Charles G. Abrell", Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a fire team leader in Company E, in > action against enemy aggressor forces. While advancing with his platoon in > an attack against well-concealed and heavily fortified enemy hill positions, > Cpl. Abrell voluntarily rushed forward through the assaulting squad which > was pinned down by a hail of intense and accurate automatic-weapons fire > from a hostile bunker situated on commanding ground. Although previously > wounded by enemy hand grenade fragments, he proceeded to carry out a bold, > single-handed attack against the bunker, exhorting his comrades to follow > him.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CORPORAL JOHN P. FARDY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Squad Leader, serving with Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Islands, 7 May 1945. When his squad was suddenly assailed by extremely heavy small-arms fire from the front during a determined advance against strongly fortified, fiercely defended Japanese positions, Corporal Fardy temporarily deployed his men along a near- by drainage ditch. Shortly thereafter, an enemy grenade fell among the Marines in the ditch. Instantly throwing himself upon the deadly missile, Corporal Fardy absorbed the exploding blast in his own body, thereby protecting his comrades from certain and perhaps fatal injuries.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DOUGLAS E. DICKEY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the Second Platoon, Company C, > First Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division in the Republic of > Vietnam on March 26, 1967. While participating in Operation BEACON HILL I, > the Second Platoon was engaged in a fierce battle with the Viet Cong at > close range in dense jungle foliage. Private First Class Dickey had come > forward to replace a radio operator who had been wounded in this intense > action and was being treated by a medical corpsman. Suddenly an enemy > grenade landed in the midst of a group of Marines, which included the > wounded radio operator who was immobilized.
The President of the United States in the name of Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL WILLIAM R. PROM UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machine Gun Squad Leader with > Company I, Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in action > against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. While returning from a > reconnaissance operation on 9 February 1969 during Operation TAYLOR COMMON, > two platoons of Company I came under an intense automatic weapons fire and > grenade attack from a well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force in > fortified positions. The leading element of the platoon was isolated and > several Marines were wounded. Lance Corporal Prom immediately assumed > control of one of the machine guns and began to deliver return fire.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant James Lewis Day (MCSN: 0-56003), United > States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon > Commander of the First Reconnaissance Company, Headquarters Battalion, FIRST > Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in > Korea on 23 January 1953. Skillfully leading his patrol deep into hostile > territory to attack an enemy-held position from the rear, Second Lieutenant > Day immediately proceeded to the head of the unit after contact was > established, to control the action more effectively. After killing one > hostile soldier and capturing another, he ordered his men to hold their fire > until the enemy force had approached to within twenty yards of the patrol's > position. Although painfully wounded during the ensuing firefight, he > bravely directed the efforts of his men until the hostile force had been > eliminated and steadfastly refused medical treatment until his patrol and > the prisoner had withdrawn from the area.
Fox's Medal of Honor citation reads: center The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to First Lieutenant John R. Fox United States Army Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty: First Lieutenant John R. Fox distinguished himself > by extraordinary heroism at the risk of his own life on 26 December 1944 in > the Serchio River Valley Sector, in vicinity of Sommocolonia, Italy. > Lieutenant Fox was a member of Cannon Company, 366th Infantry, 92nd Infantry > Division, acting as a forward observer, while attached to the 598th Field > Artillery Battalion. Christmas Day in the Serchio Valley was spent in > positions which had been occupied for some weeks. During Christmas night, > there was a gradual influx of enemy soldiers in civilian clothes and by > early morning the town was largely in enemy hands.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to SECOND LIEUTENANT JOHN P. BOBO UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Weapons Platoon Commander, Company I, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 30 March 1967. Company I was establishing night ambush sites when the command group was attacked by a reinforced North Vietnamese company supported by heavy automatic weapons and mortar fire. Lieutenant BOBO immediately organized a hasty defense and moved from position to position encouraging the outnumbered Marines despite the murderous enemy fire. Recovering a rocket launcher from among the friendly casualties, he organized a new launcher team and directed its fire into the enemy machine gun position.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GARY W. MARTINI UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman, Company F, Second > Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam. > On 21 April 1967, during Operation UNION, elements of Company F, conducting > offensive operations at Binh Son, encountered a firmly entrenched enemy > force and immediately deployed to engage them. The Marines in Private > Martini's platoon assaulted across an open rice paddy to within twenty > meters of the enemy trench line where they were suddenly struck by hand > grenades, intense small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire. The enemy > onslaught killed 14 and wounded 18 Marines, pinning the remainder of the > platoon down behind a low paddy dike.
James's Medal of Honor citation reads: center The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private First Class Willy F. James, Jr. United States Army Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty: Private First Class Willy F. James, Jr. > distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism at the risk of his own life > on 7 April 1945 in the Weser River Valley, in the vicinity of Lippoldsberg, > Germany. On 7 April 1945, Company G, 413th Infantry, fought its way across > the Weser River in order to establish a crucial beachhead. The company then > launched a fierce attack against the town of Lippoldsberg, possession of > which was vital to securing and expanding the important bridgehead. Private > First Class James was first scout of the lead squad in the assault platoon.
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery Michael J. Crescenz Rank and Organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company A, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Place and date: Hiep Duc Valley area, Republic of Vietnam, November 20, 1968. Entered service at: Philadelphia, PA. Born: January 14, 1949, Philadelphia, Pa. The President of the United States in the name of the Congress of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to MICHAEL JOSEPH CRESCENZ Corporal, Army of the United States for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > Cpl. Crescenz distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > in action while serving as a rifleman with Company A. In the morning his > unit engaged a large, well-entrenched force of the North Vietnamese Army > whose initial burst of fire pinned down the lead squad and killed the 2 > point men, halting the advance of Company A. Immediately, Cpl.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to FIRST LIEUTENANT CARLTON R. ROUH UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while attached to the First Battalion, Fifth > Marines, First Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces > on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, 15 September 1944. Before permitting his men > to use an enemy dugout as a position for an 81-mm. mortar observation post, > First Lieutenant Rouh made a personal reconnaissance of the pillbox and, > upon entering, was severely wounded by Japanese rifle fire from within. > Emerging from the dugout, he was immediately assisted by two Marines to a > less exposed area, but while receiving first aid, was further endangered by > an enemy grenade which was thrown into their midst.
50px The Navy Cross is presented to Edward Latimer Beach, Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action as Executive Officer, Navigator and Assistant Approach Officer on board the U.S.S. TIRANTE (SS-420) on the First War Patrol of that submarine during the period March 3, 1945 to April 25, 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Lieutenant Commander Beach rendered valiant service to his commanding officer in penetrating mined and shoal-obstructed shallow waters in defiance of hostile shore-based radar stations and aircraft. By his excellent judgment and keen understanding of attack problems, he aided immeasurably in sending torpedoes into targets with deadly accuracy and contributed to the sinking of three Japanese cargo ships, one large transport, a hostile tanker, three patrol frigates, and one lugger, totaling 28,000 tons of shipping vital to the enemy's ability to prosecute the war. Through his experience and sound judgment he assisted in bringing his ship safely back to port.
50px :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Diving Officer on board a United States submarine... (his) consistent and precise control of depth contributed directly to his vessel's success in destroying or inflicting heavy damage upon enemy shipping and Fleet units. In an attack on a large new Japanese aircraft carrier, his performance of duty under trying circumstances was instrumental in the crippling of this valuable target and in the successful evasion of enemy countermeasures...Official Biography – Naval History Division Gold Star to denote a second Silver Star: :... as Executive Officer of a United States submarine during a successful war patrol in enemy-controlled Pacific water... Undaunted by the enemy's vicious anti-submarine measures, demanding duties on the bridge with vigilance and determination as his submarine attacked important enemy ships. By his technical skill an unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, (he) contributed directly to the sinking of five enemy vessels totaling over 39,000 tons...
Cole was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented to his widow on April 17, 1947. The citation reads as follows. > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as Leader of a Machine-gun Section of > Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-Third Marines, Fourth Marine Division, in > action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Iwo Jima in the > Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. Assailed by a tremendous volume of small- > arms, mortar and artillery fire as he advanced with one squad of his section > in the initial assault wave, Sergeant Cole boldly led his men up the sloping > beach toward Airfield Number One despite the blanketing curtain of flying > shrapnel and, personally destroying with hand grenades two hostile > emplacements which menaced the progress of his unit, continued to move > forward until a merciless barrage of fire emanating from three Japanese > pillboxes halted the advance.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1963, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to PRIVATE MASATO NAKAE UNITED STATES ARMY for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: > Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in > action on August 19, 1944, near Pisa, Italy. When his submachine gun was > damaged by a shell fragment during a fierce attack by a superior enemy > force, Private Nakae quickly picked up his wounded comrade’s M-1 rifle and > fired rifle grenades at the steadily advancing enemy. As the hostile force > continued to close in on his position, Private Nakae threw six grenades and > forced them to withdraw. During a concentrated enemy mortar barrage that > preceded the next assault by the enemy force, a mortar shell fragment > seriously wounded Private Nakae.
Thomas' Medal of Honor citation reads: center The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to Major Charles L. Thomas United States Army Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty: Then Lieutenant Charles L. Thomas distinguished > himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 14 December 1944. One platoon > of Company C, 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion, was designated as the lead > element in a task force formed to storm and capture the village of Climbach, > France. Lieutenant Thomas, the Commanding Officer of Company C, realized, > with the obscurity of information regarding the enemy and a complete lack of > reconnaissance, the mission would be an extremely dangerous one. Fully > cognizant of the danger, Lieutenant Thomas volunteered to command the > selected platoon of his company and ride in the column's leading vehicle - a > highly maneuverable, but equally vulnerable, M-20 scout car.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Herman Henry Hanneken (MCSN: 0-392), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as > Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine > Division during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon > Islands on 2 and 3 November 1942. After Lieutenant Colonel Hanneken had > brought his battalion into a position on the beach east of Metapona River, > an out-numbering hostile force affected a landing near his flan and > succeeded in establishing a beachhead for future operations. Although > extremely handicapped by an untenable position, the battalion, in a separate > fight against tremendous odds inflicted heavy casualties upon the Japanese > landing force until Lieutenant Colonel Hanneken withdrew to a more > advantageous position and launched a successful attack. His courageous > leadership and cool judgment under fire were in keeping with the highest > traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM A. FOSTER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Rifleman with Company K, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryūkyū Chain, May 2, 1945. Dug in with another Marine on the point of the perimeter defense after waging a furious assault against a strongly fortified Japanese position, Private First Class Foster and comrade engaged in a fierce hand grenade duel with infiltrating enemy soldiers. Suddenly an enemy grenade landed beyond reach in the foxhole. Instantly diving on the deadly missile, Private First Class Foster absorbed the exploding charge in his own body, thereby protecting the other Marine from serious injury.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Eugene R. Brady (MCSN: 0-51664), United States Marine Corps > for extraordinary heroism and intrepidity in action while serving as > Commanding Officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron THREE HUNDRED SIXTY- > FOUR (HMM-364), Marine Aircraft Group SIXTEEN (MAG-16), First Marine > Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the > Republic of Vietnam. On 15 May 1969, Lieutenant Colonel Brady launched as > Aircraft Commander of a transport helicopter assigned the mission of > medically evacuating several seriously wounded Marines from an area > northwest of An Hoa in Quang Nam Province. Arriving over the designated > location, he was advised by the ground commander that the vastly outnumbered > unit was surrounded by the enemy, some as close as thirty meters to the > Marines' positions. Fully aware of the dangers involved, and despite rapidly > approaching darkness and deteriorating weather conditions, Lieutenant > Colonel Brady elected to complete his mission.
On 22 April Wright's diary records that a group of Aboriginal people at Bulloo were becoming increasingly hostile in their attempts to move the explorers on from their campground: "violently gesticulating, making signs that they were hungry, and that we were camped upon their ground', disturbing their tents and medicine supplies, throwing boomerangs carelessly upon the ground near his brother warriors. Throughout this scene Stone, though dying, behaved with great intrepidity, raising himself upon his bed and aiming his revolver at the natives when they approached him". Stone died that evening and was buried near the camp and Purcell died the following day, the doctor noting "For some days past he had been so weak as to faint after drinking a little water, and we had long been expecting his decease". Wright's diary entry on 27 April records a "skirmish" at Koorliatto Creek in which Mr Shirt and one other were severely wounded.
Rivers' Medal of Honor citation reads: center The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers United States Army Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Rivers distinguished himself by > extraordinary heroism in action during 16–19 November 1944, while serving > with Company A, 761st Tank Battalion. On 16 November 1944, while advancing > toward the town of Guebling, France, Staff Sergeant Rivers' tank hit a mine > at a railroad crossing. Although severely wounded, his leg slashed to the > bone, Staff Sergeant Rivers declined an injection of morphine, refused to be > evacuated, took command of another tank, and advanced with his company into > Guebling the next day. Repeatedly refusing evacuation, Staff Sergeant Rivers > continued to direct his tank's fire at enemy positions beyond the town > through the morning of 19 November 1944.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to STAFF SERGEANT PETER S. CONNOR UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against enemy Viet Cong forces at the risk of his life above and beyond the call duty while serving as Platoon Sergeant of the Third Platoon, Company F, Second Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam on 25 February 1966. Leading his platoon on a search and destroy operation in an area made particularly hazardous by extensive cave and tunnel complexes, Sergeant Connor maneuvered his unit aggressively forward under intermittent enemy small-arms fire. Exhibiting particular alertness and keen observation, he spotted an enemy spider hole emplacement approximately fifteen meters to his front. He pulled the pin from a fragmentation grenade intending to charge the hole boldly and drop the missile into its depths.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to SERGEANT GRANT F. TIMMERMAN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Tank Commander serving with the Second Battalion, > Sixth Marines, Second Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese > forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, on 8 July 1944. Advancing with his tank > a few yards ahead of the infantry in support of a vigorous attack on hostile > positions, Sergeant Timmerman maintained steady fire from his antiaircraft > sky mount machine gun until progress was impeded by a series of enemy > trenches and pillboxes. Observing a target of opportunity, he immediately > ordered the tank stopped and, mindful of the danger from the muzzle blast as > he prepared to open fire with the 75-mm., fearlessly stood up in the exposed > turret and ordered the infantry to hit the deck.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to SERGEANT ROBERT A. OWENS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with a marine division, in action > against enemy Japanese forces during extremely hazardous landing operations > at Cape Torokina, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on 1 November 1943. Forced > to pass within disastrous range of a strongly protected, well-camouflaged > Japanese 75-mm. regimental gun strategically located on the beach, our > landing units were suffering heavy losses in casualties and boats while > attempting to approach the beach, and the success of the operations was > seriously threatened. Observing the ineffectiveness of marine rifle and > grenade attacks against the incessant, devastating fire of the enemy weapon > and aware of the urgent need for prompt action, Sgt.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Captain Lewis William Walt (MCSN: 0-5436), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while commanding an > assault company of the First Marine Raider Battalion during action against > enemy Japanese forces on Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 7 August 1942. Exercising > keen judgment and distinctive leadership, Captain Walt, with complete > disregard for his own safety, directed the attack by his company on a > strongly entrenched and cleverly concealed Japanese force, ultimately > compelling the enemy to retire. In the same action, observing that several > men of his assault force were seriously wounded by hostile fire, Captain > Walk, although he, himself, was exposed to intense machine gun and sniper > fire, rushed forward and personally dragged two of his men to cover, thereby > saving their lives. His inspiring heroism was in keeping with the highest > traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CORPORAL ANTHONY CASAMENTO UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with Company "D", First Battalion, > Fifth Marines, First Marine Division on Guadalcanal, British Solomon > Islands, in action against the enemy Japanese forces on November 1, 1942. > Serving as a leader of a machine gun section, Corporal Casamento directed > his unit to advance along a ridge near the Matanikau River where they > engaged the enemy. He positioned his section to provide covering fire for > two flanking units and to provide direct support for the main force of his > company which was behind him. During the course of this engagement, all > members of his section were either killed or severely wounded and he himself > suffered multiple, grievous wounds.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RALPH H. JOHNSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a reconnaissance scout with Company A, First Reconnaissance Battalion, First Marine Division in action against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces in the Republic of Vietnam. In the early morning hours of March 5, 1968, during OPERATION ROCK, First Class Johnson was a member of a fifteen-man reconnaissance patrol manning an observation post on Hill 146 overlooking the Quan Duc Valley deep in enemy controlled territory. They were attacked by a platoon-size hostile force employing automatic weapons, satchel charges and hand grenades. Suddenly a hand grenade landed in the three- man fighting hole occupied by Private First Class Johnson and two fellow Marines.
Bush's citation reads: The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to HOSPITAL APPRENTICE FIRST CLASS ROBERT EUGENE BUSH UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as Medical Corpsman with a rifle > company, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu > Islands, 2 May 1945. Fearlessly braving the fury of artillery, mortar, and > machinegun fire from strongly entrenched hostile positions, Bush constantly > and unhesitatingly moved from one casualty to another to attend the wounded > falling under the enemy's murderous barrages. As the attack passed over a > ridge top, Bush was advancing to administer blood plasma to a marine officer > lying wounded on the skyline when the Japanese launched a savage > counterattack. In this perilously exposed position, he resolutely maintained > the flow of life-giving plasma.
It was most remarkable that the impious act of Xerxes, king of the Persians, against the acropolis at Athens should have been repaid in kind after many years by one woman, a citizen of the land which had suffered it, and in sport. :(Curt. 5.6.1-7.12) 5.6 (1) On the following day, the king called together the leaders of his forces and informed them that "no city was more mischievous to the Greeks than the seat of the ancient kings of Persia . . . by its destruction they ought to offer sacrifice to the spirits of their forefathers."... :7 (1) But Alexander's great mental endowments, that noble disposition, in which he surpassed all kings, that intrepidity in encountering dangers, his promptness in forming and carrying out plans, his good faith towards those who submitted to him, merciful treatment of his prisoners, temperance even in lawful and usual pleasures, were sullied by an excessive love of wine.
A drawing of Hughes and a specimen Medal of Honor on display at Texas A&M; UniversityMemorial Student Center Aggie Traditions Eight months after he was killed in action, on April 18, 1944, Hughes' Medal of Honor was presented to his wife Hazel. Hughes was the first of seven Texas A&M; alumni to receive the medal for actions during World War II. On March 30, 2009, his family loaned the medal to the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center on the Texas A&M; campus. Hughes' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry in action and intrepidity at the risk of his life > above and beyond the call of duty. On August 1943, 2d Lt. Hughes served in > the capacity of pilot of a heavy bombardment aircraft participating in a > long and hazardous minimum-altitude attack against the Axis oil refineries > of Ploesti, Rumania, launched from the northern shores of Africa.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to PRIVATE RICHARD K. SORENSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with an assault battalion attached to > the Fourth Marine Division during the battle of Namur Island, Kwajalein > Atoll, Marshall Islands, on February 1–2, 1944. Putting up a brave defense > against a particularly violent counterattack by the enemy during invasion > operations, Private Sorenson and five other Marines occupying a shellhole > were endangered by a Japanese grenade thrown into their midst. > Unhesitatingly, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Private > Sorenson hurled himself upon the deadly weapon, heroically taking the full > impact of the explosion. As a result of his gallant action, he was severely > wounded, but the lives of his comrades were saved.
Henderson Field at Guadalcanal On April 7, 1943, on his first combat mission, Swett both became an ace and acted with such "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" that he would be awarded the Medal of Honor."1stLt James E. Swett", Marines Awarded the Medal of HonorSwett's flight on that memorable day is documented in Edward H. Sims' book Greatest Fighter Missions, as the fourth chapter of that compilation. His first mission was as a division leader on a combat air patrol over the Russell Islands early on the morning of April 7 in expectation of a large Japanese air attack. Landing to refuel, the four-plane division of Grumman F4F Wildcats he was leading was scrambled after other aircraft reported 150 planes approaching Ironbottom Sound, and intercepted a large formation of Japanese Aichi D3A dive bombers (Allied code name: "Val") attacking Tulagi harbor.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CORPORAL TONY STEIN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 28th > Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo > Jima, in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. The first man of his unit to > be on station after hitting the beach in the initial assault, Cpl. Stein, > armed with a personally improvised aircraft-type weapon, provided rapid > covering fire as the remainder of his platoon attempted to move into > position. When his comrades were stalled by a concentrated machinegun and > mortar barrage, he gallantly stood upright and exposed himself to the > enemy's view, thereby drawing the hostile fire to his own person and > enabling him to observe the location of the furiously blazing hostile guns.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to SERGEANT CLYDE THOMASON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while a member of the Second Marine Raider Battalion > in action against the Japanese-held island of Makin on August 17–18, 1942. > Landing the advance element of the assault echelon, Sergeant Thomason > disposed his men with keen judgment and discrimination and by his exemplary > leadership and great personal valor, exhorted them to like fearless efforts. > On one occasion, he dauntlessly walked up to a house which concealed an > enemy Japanese sniper, forced in the door and shot the man before he could > resist. Later in the action, while leading an assault on enemy position, he > gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL JAMES D. HOWE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with Company I, Third > Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in connection with combat > operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. In the early > morning hours of 6 May 1970, Lance Corporal Howe and two other Marines were > occupying a defensive position in a sandy beach area fronted by bamboo > thickets. Enemy sappers suddenly launched a grenade attack against the > position, utilizing the cover of darkness to carry out their assault. > Following the initial explosions of the grenades, Lance Corporal Howe and > his two comrades moved to a more advantageous position in order to return > suppressive fire.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Major Kenneth Dillon Bailey (MCSN: 0-5100), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to > the First Marine Raider Battalion during action against enemy Japanese > forces on Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 7 August 1942. After the advance of his > company had been stopped by concentrated machine gun and rifle fire, Major > Bailey worked his way, with great difficulty, to the side of a Japanese > dugout and attempted to remove it from the flank. With heroic and inspiring > leadership, although severely wounded, he continued to direct the ensuing > action of his company until he was forcibly evacuated, thereby contributing > materially to the destruction of the machine gun nest and enabling his men > to successfully carry out their mission. His dauntless courage and complete > disregard for his own personal safety were in keeping with the highest > traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL JEDH C. BARKER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F, > Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division, in the Republic of > Vietnam on 21 September 1967. During a reconnaissance operation near Con > Thien, Corporal Barker's squad was suddenly hit by enemy sniper fire. The > squad immediately deployed to a combat formation and advanced to a strongly > fortified enemy position, when it was again struck by small arms and > automatic weapons fire, sustaining numerous casualties. Although wounded by > the initial burst of fire, Corporal Barker boldly remained in the open, > delivering a devastating volume of accurate fire on the numerically superior > force.
Kenneth Molloy was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his service in World War II. His citation reads as follows: > AWARD OF SILVER STAR MEDAL By virtue of the power delegated to me, I take > pleasure in awarding in the name of the President of the United States, the > Silver Star Medal to: LIEUTENANT (JG) KENNETH D. MOLLOY, U.S. NAVAL RESERVE > CITATION For distinguishing himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity > in action against the enemy. On 17 August 1944, as Commanding Officer of > Motor Torpedo Boat 326, he was conducting a patrol against Japanese barges > on the west shore of Geelvink Bay. On the previous night another PT patrol > had sighted and attacked approximately twelve enemy barges on the beach on > the southeastern coast of Mansiman Island, off Manokwari, New Guinea. Under > orders to make a close reconnaissance of these barges, and to destroy any > that remained serviceable, he approached the position in broad daylight to > within twenty yards of the beach.
Kraus's Medal of Honor citation reads: alt=A light blue neck ribbon with a gold star shaped medallion hanging from it. The ribbon is similar in shape to a bowtie with 13 white stars in the center of the ribbon. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RICHARD E. KRAUS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following ::CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the Eighth Amphibian Tractor > Battalion, Third Amphibious Corps, Fleet Marine Force, in action against > enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu, Palau Islands, on 5 October 1944. > Unhesitatingly volunteering for the extremely hazardous mission of > evacuating a wounded comrade from the front lines, Private First Class Kraus > and three companions courageously made their way forward and successfully > penetrated the lines for some distance before the enemy opened with an > intense, devastating barrage of hand grenades which forced the stretcher > party to take cover and subsequently abandon the mission.
Citation > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Commander of a Submarine Coordinated Attack Group > with Flag in the U.S.S. Sculpin, during the Ninth War Patrol of that vessel > in enemy-controlled waters off Truk Island, November 19, 1943. Undertaking > this patrol prior to the launching of our first large-scale offensive in the > Pacific, Captain Cromwell, alone of the entire Task Group, possessed secret > intelligence information of our submarine strategy and tactics, scheduled > Fleet movements and specific attack plans. Constantly vigilant and precise > in carrying out his secret orders, he moved his underseas flotilla > inexorably forward despite savage opposition and established a line of > submarines to southeastward of the main Japanese stronghold at Truk. Cool > and undaunted as the submarine, rocked and battered by Japanese depth- > charges, sustained terrific battle damage and sank to an excessive depth, he > authorized the Sculpin to surface and engage the enemy in a gun-fight, > thereby providing an opportunity for the crew to abandon ship.
His Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while attached to the U.S.S. Pillsbury during the > capture of an enemy German submarine off French West Africa, June 4, 1944. > Taking a vigorous part in the skillfully coordinated attack on the U-505 at > the end of a prolonged search by the Task Group, Lt. (then Lt. j.g.) David > boldly led a party from the Pillsbury in boarding the hostile submarine as > it circled erratically at 5 or 6 knots on the surface. Fully aware that the > U-boat might at any moment sink or be blown up by exploding demolition and > scuttling charges, he braved the added danger of enemy gunfire to plunge > through the conning tower hatch and, with his small party, exerted every > effort to keep the ship afloat and to assist the succeeding and more fully > equipped salvage parties in making the U-505 seaworthy for the long tow > across the Atlantic to a U.S. port.
The President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL LESTER W. WEBER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machine Gun Squad Leader with Company M, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 23 February 1969, the Second Platoon of Company M was dispatched to the Bo Ban area of Hieu Duc District in Quang Nam Province to assist a squad from another platoon which had become heavily engaged with a well-entrenched enemy battalion. While moving through a rice paddy covered with tall grass, Lance Corporal Weber's platoon came under heavy attack from concealed hostile soldiers. He reacted by plunging into the tall grass, successfully attacking one enemy and forcing eleven others to break contact.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL THOMAS P. NOONAN, JR. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Fire Team Leader with Company G, > Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division, in operations > against the enemy in Quang Tri Province in the Republic of Vietnam. On > February 5, 1969, Company G was directed to move from a position which they > had been holding southeast of the Vandergrift Combat Base in A Shau Valley > to an alternate location. As the Marines commenced a slow and difficult > descent down the side of the hill, made extremely slippery by the heavy > rains, the leading element came under a heavy fire from a North Vietnamese > Army unit occupying well-concealed positions in the rocky terrain. Four men > were wounded, and repeated attempts to recover them failed because of the > intense hostile fire.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JIMMY W. PHIPPS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a combat Engineer with Company B, > First Engineer Battalion, First Marine Division in connection with combat > operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 27 May 1969, > Private First Class Phipps, was a member of a two-man combat engineer > demolition team assigned to locate and destroy enemy artillery ordnance and > concealed firing devices. After he had expended all of his explosives and > blasting caps, Private First Class Phipps discovered a 175mm high explosive > artillery round in a rice paddy. Suspecting that the enemy had attached at > the artillery round to a secondary explosive device, he warned other Marines > in the area to move to covered positions and prepared to destroy the round > with a hand grenade.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to SERGEANT RICHARD A. PITTMAN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as a member of First Platoon, Company I, Third > Battalion, Fifth Marines during combat operations near the Demilitarized > Zone, Republic of Vietnam. On July 24, 1966, while Company I was conducting > an operation along the axis of a narrow jungle trail, the leading company > elements suffered numerous casualties when they suddenly came under heavy > fire from a well concealed and numerically superior enemy force. Hearing the > engaged Marines' calls for more firepower, Sergeant (then Lance Corporal) > Pittman quickly exchanged his rifle for a machine gun and several belts of > ammunition, left the relative safety of his platoon, and unhesitatingly > rushed forward to aid his comrades. Taken under intense enemy small-arms > fire at point blank range during his advance, he returned the fire, > silencing the enemy positions.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to SERGEANT LAWRENCE D. PETERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Squad Leader with Company M, > Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division in the Republic of > Vietnam on 4 September 1967. During Operation SWIFT, in the province of > Quang Tin, the Marines of the second platoon of Company M were struck by > intense mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire from an entrenched enemy > force. As the company rallied its forces, Sergeant Peters maneuvered his > squad in an assault on an enemy defended knoll disregarding his safety, as > enemy rounds hit all about him, he stood in the open, pointing out enemy > positions until he was painfully wounded in the leg. Disregarding his wound > he moved forward and continued to lead his men.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Corporal Henry H. Black (MCSN: 667269), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a > Jeep Driver of Headquarters and Service Company, Third Battalion, First > Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), during operations against enemy > aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. Observing that a 60-mm. > mortar section was rapidly exhausting its supply of ammunition during a > fierce attack against his company's positions by numerically superior enemy > forces, Corporal Black accompanied by a fellow Marine voluntarily completed > two trips to the company ammunition dump, which had been overrun by the > enemy, and returning on foot on each occasion, brought back mortar > ammunition in the face of a continued enemy barrage of small arms, machine > gun and mortar fire. Risking his life again, he led his companion through > the enemy penetration, obtained a jeep and trailer, assisted in loading the > vehicles with ammunition and boldly drove through the intense fire to his > company command post.
De La Garza's Medal of Honor citation reads: The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL EMILIO A. DE LA GARZA, JR. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on April 11, 1970. Returning with his squad from a night ambush operation, Lance Corporal De La Garza joined his Platoon commander and another Marine in searching for two enemy soldiers who had been observed fleeing for cover toward a small pond. Moments later, he located one of the enemy soldiers hiding among the reeds and brush. As the three Marines attempted to remove the resisting soldier from the pond, Lance Corporal De La Garza observed him pull the pin on a grenade.
The President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS MELVIN E. NEWLIN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner attached to the First Platoon, Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on 3 and 4 July 1967. Private Newlin with four other Marines, was manning a key position on the perimeter of the Nong Son outpost when the enemy launched a savage and well coordinated mortar and infantry assault, seriously wounding him and killing his four comrades. Propping himself against his machine gun, he poured a deadly accurate stream of fire into the charging ranks of the Viet Cong. Though repeatedly hit by small arms fire, he twice repelled enemy attempts to overrun his position.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Colonel Wilburt S. Brown (MCSN: 0-3960), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding > Officer of the First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action > against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 and 3 June 1951. When one of > his assault battalions was subjected to an accurate enemy mortar and > artillery barrage which inflicted heavy casualties, including four company > commanders and ten other officers, Colonel Brown proceeded to the area in > the face of the murderous fire and skillfully reorganized the battalion, > enabling it to continue the attack. Moving to an exposed position in full > view of the enemy and under continuous hostile mortar and artillery fire, he > directed his men in seizing all assigned objectives and in inflicting a > serious defeat upon a tenacious enemy. By his inspiring leadership, > aggressive fighting spirit and courageous initiative, Colonel Brown upheld > the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to SERGEANT RODNEY M. DAVIS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as the right guide of the Second > Platoon, Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division, > in action against enemy forces in Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, > on September 6, 1967. Elements of the Second Platoon were pinned down by a > numerically superior force of attacking North Vietnamese Army Regulars. > Remnants of the platoon were located in a trench line where Sergeant Davis > was directing the fire of his men in an attempt to repel the enemy attack. > Disregarding the enemy hand grenades and high volume of small arms and > mortar fire, Sergeant Davis moved from man to man shouting words of > encouragement to each of them firing and throwing grenades at the onrushing > enemy.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to FIRST LIEUTENANT HARRY L. MARTIN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Platoon Leader attached to Company C, Fifth > Pioneer Battalion, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese > forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 26 March 1945. With his sector of the > Fifth Pioneer Battalion bivouac area penetrated by a concentrated enemy > attack launched a few minutes before dawn, First Lieutenant Martin instantly > organized a firing line with the Marines nearest his foxhole and succeeded, > in checking momentarily the headlong rush of the Japanese. Determined to > rescue several of his men trapped in positions overrun by the enemy, he > defied intense hostile fire to work his way through the Japanese to the > surrounded Marines. Although sustaining two severe wounds, he blasted the > Japanese who attempted to intercept him, located his beleaguered men and > directed them to their own lines.
Williams' Medal of Honor citation reads: alt=A light blue neck ribbon with a gold star shaped medallion hanging from it. The ribbon is similar in shape to a bowtie with 13 white stars in the center of the ribbon. The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CORPORAL HERSHEL W. WILLIAMS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE ::for service as set forth in the following ::CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Demolition Sergeant serving with the First > Battalion, Twenty-First Marines, Third Marine Division, in action against > enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Island, 23 February 1945. Quick > to volunteer his services when our tanks were maneuvering vainly to open a > lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, > buried mines and black, volcanic sands, Corporal Williams daringly went > forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machine-gun fire from > the unyielding positions.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CORPORAL LARRY E. SMEDLEY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader with Company D, > First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in connection with > operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the evenings of > 20–21 December 1967, Corporal Smedley led his six-man squad to an ambush > site at the mouth of Happy Valley, near Phouc Ninh (2) in Quang Nam > Province. Later that night, an estimated 100 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese > Army Regulars, carrying 122 mm rocket launchers and mortars, were observed > moving toward Hill 41. Realizing this was a significant enemy move to launch > an attack on the vital Danang complex, Corporal Smedley immediately took > sound and courageous action to stop the enemy threat.
Elmer Bigelow's official Navy Medal of Honor citation is as follows: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving on board the U.S.S. Fletcher during > action against enemy Japanese forces off Corregidor Island in the > Philippines, February 14, 1945. Standing topside when an enemy shell struck > the Fletcher, BIGELOW, acting instantly as the deadly projectile exploded > into fragments which penetrated the No. 1 gun magazine and set fire to > several powder cases, picked up a pair of fire extinguishers and rushed > below in a resolute attempt to quell the raging flames. Refusing to waste > the precious time required to don rescue-breathing apparatus, he plunged > through the blinding smoke billowing out of the magazine hatch and dropped > into the blazing compartment. Despite the acrid, burning powder smoke which > seared his lungs with every agonizing breath, he worked rapidly and with > instinctive sureness and succeeded in quickly extinguishing the fires and in > cooling the cases and bulkheads, thereby preventing further damage to the > stricken ship.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN D. KELLY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Radio Operator of Company C, > First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in > action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1952. With his > platoon pinned down by a numerically superior enemy force employing intense > mortar, artillery, small-arms and grenade fire, Private First Class Kelly > requested permission to leave his radio in the care of another man and to > participate in an assault on enemy key positions. Fearlessly charging > forward in the face of a murderous hail of machine-gun fire and hand > grenades, he initiated a daring attack against a hostile strongpoint and > personally neutralized the position, killing two of the enemy. Unyielding in > the face of heavy odds, he continued forward and singlehandedly assaulted a > machine-gun bunker.
Many of the old citizens of New York remember the bitterness of the contest, the stormy meetings, the continual uproar, and the frequent mobs and riots which the Antislavery controversy occasioned in New York as well as in numerous other localities. Some have thought that, if the doctrine of "compensated emancipation" had been presented instead of Abolition, the result would have been achieved without the terrible expenditure of life and treasure which eventuated. Others believe that no moral suasion or offered compensation could have removed the curse of slavery, and that it is useless in this case to speculate on "what might have been"—we know what was, and what has been—and that perhaps Divine Justice required the awful retribution of blood for blood. In this view it would seem that his eminent servant of God was conscious of a mission, that he could not avoid the duty allotted to him, and that his courage, fidelity, and intrepidity were bestowed upon him to enable him to discharge the task.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a > Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel > Robert Donald Taplett (MCSN: 0-6678), United States Marine Corps, for > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Third > Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action > against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, on 21 September 1950. Assigned the > mission of seizing and occupying two hills overlooking the regimental > objective, Lieutenant Colonel Taplett skillfully carried out this hazardous > task and, upon its completion, coolly remained in an exposed area to > personally direct the placing of supporting fire on strong enemy positions > which were bringing intense small-arms, machine-gun, mortar and artillery > fire to bear on the entire battalion front and causing many casualties. By > his inspiring leadership, gallant fighting spirit and courageous devotion to > duty in the face of heavy enemy fire, Lieutenant Colonel Taplett contributed > materially to the success of the regiment in carrying out its assigned > mission and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval > Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the > Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Jack William Kelso (MCSN: 1190839), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in > action against the enemy while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, > Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy > aggressor forces in Korea, from 13 to 15 August 1952. With the company > engaged in supporting another company during the defense of a vitally > important hill position far forward of the main line of resistance, Private > Kelso carried out approximately twenty trips over hazardous terrain in the > face of intense enemy mortar and artillery fire to bring urgently needed > ammunition and supplies to the company and assisted casualties back on > return trips. Despite the intense head and heavy enemy fire, he refused to > be relieved and continued his courageous actions until he collapsed and was > evacuated. By his resourceful initiative, marked fortitude and unyielding > devotion to duty, Private Kelso served to inspire all who observed him and > upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Captain Samuel Jaskilka (MCSN: 0-13973), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding > Officer of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division > (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 17 > September 1950. After successfully taking his company objective on an > airfield, Captain Jaskilka boldly exposed himself to intense hostile fire in > order to organize and control the various elements of the company and, by > his skillful and inspiring leadership, was instrumental in preparing the men > to meet and repel a pre-dawn enemy attack on their positions. Expertly > continuing his direction, he led a strong daylight counterattack which > virtually destroyed the remainder of the hostile force and paved the way for > a rapid advance. Captain Jaskilka's aggressive determination, outstanding > courage and staunch devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk were > in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a > Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain Samuel > Jaskilka (MCSN: 0-13973), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company E, Second > Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action > against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 27 November to 10 December > 1950. Exhibiting outstanding courage and sound tactical knowledge, Captain > Jaskilka skillfully led his company in the withdrawal from the Chosin > Reservoir area. When his unit was attacked by an enemy force estimated at > battalion strength during the night of 27 November, he directed his men in > repulsing the attack, accounting for over three hundred enemy killed. > Despite sub-zero temperatures and the critical military situation, he > repeatedly exposed himself to heavy hostile grenade, small arms and > automatic weapons fire throughout the entire period to lead his men in > repulsing constant assaults by a fanatical enemy seeking to split the > column.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ALFRED M. WILSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION:"PFC Alfred M. Wilson", Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with Company M, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division in action against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On March 3, 1969, while returning from a reconnaissance in force mission in the vicinity of Fire Support Base Cunningham in Quang Tri Province, the First Platoon of Company M came under intense automatic weapons fire and a grenade attack from a well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force pinning down the center of the column. Rapidly assessing the situation, Private First Class Wilson, acting as Squad Leader, skillfully maneuvered his squad to form a base of fire and act as a blocking force while the point squad moved to outflank the enemy.
McCain was awarded the Silver Star for this patrol, for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action, as Commanding Officer of a submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters ... [and] bravery under fire and aggressive fighting spirit."Alexander, Man of the People, p. 13. McCain's personality was a good fit for wartime submarine duty. Many of the U.S. submarine commanders trained in peacetime had focused excessively on conformance to regulations and adherence to official tactical doctrine; they lacked the aggressiveness and ability to improvise that the conflict in the Pacific demanded, and by the end of the first year of the war, almost a third of them had been relieved as inadequate. pp. 30–31. Gunnel was the first Pearl Harbor boat to have her H.O.R. diesels replaced, and she returned to action off Iwo Jima in December 1943. Alerted by Station HYPO intelligence to the presence of aircraft carriers, on the night of December 2–3, McCain fired four torpedoes at Japanese carrier at a very long range of , only to miss as Zuihō zigged.Blair, Silent Victory, p. 527.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to FIRST LIEUTENANT CHRISTOPHER L. MAGEE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For extraordinary heroism as a pilot of a fighter plane attached to Marine > Fighting Squadron Two Fourteen operating against Japanese forces in the > Solomon Islands area from September 12 to October 22, 1943. Displaying > superb flying ability and fearless intrepidity, First Lieutenant magee > participated in numerous strike escorts, task force covers, fighter sweeps, > strafing missions, and patrols. As a member of a division of four planes > acting as a task force cover on September 18, he daring maneuvered his craft > against thirty enemy dive bombers with fighter escorts and, pressing home > his attack with skill and determination, destroyed two dive bombers and > probably a third. During two subsequent fighter sweeps over Kahill [sic] > Airdome on October 17–18, he valiantly engaged superior number of Japanese > fighters which attempted to intercept our forces and succeeded in shooting > down five Zeroes.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to MAJOR HOWARD V. LEE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer, Company E, Fourth Marines, > Third Marine Division near Cam Lộ, Republic of Vietnam, on 8 and 9 August > 1966. A platoon of Major (then Captain) Lee's company, while on an operation > deep in enemy territory, was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese > force. Realizing that the unit had suffered numerous casualties, depriving > it of effective leadership, and fully aware that the platoon was even then > under heavy attack by the enemy, Major Lee took seven men and proceeded by > helicopter to reinforce the beleaguered platoon. Major Lee disembarked from > the helicopter with two of his men and, braving withering enemy fire, led > them into the perimeter, where he fearlessly moved from position to > position, directing and encouraging the overtaxed troops.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL THOMAS E. CREEK UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with Company I, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On February 13, 1969, Lance Corporal Creek's squad was providing security for a convoy moving to resupply the Vandegrift Combat Base when an enemy command detonated mine destroyed one of the vehicles and halted the convoy near the Cam Lo Resettlement Village. Almost immediately, the Marines came under a heavy volume of hostile mortar fire followed by intense small arms fire from a well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force. When his squad rapidly deployed to engage the enemy, Lance Corporal Creek quickly moved to a fighting position and aggressively engaged in the fire fight.
Gary (second from right) with President Harry S. Truman (center) and other Medal of Honor recipients at their medal presentation ceremony in 1946. > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as an Engineering Officer attached to the U.S.S. > Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy aircraft during the > operations against the Japanese Home Islands near Kobe, Japan, March 19, > 1945. Stationed on the third deck when the ship was rocked by a series of > violent explosions set off in her own ready bombs, rockets and ammunition by > the hostile attack, Lieutenant Gary unhesitatingly risked his life to assist > several hundred men trapped in a messing compartment filled with smoke, and > with no apparent egress. As the imperiled men below decks became > increasingly panic-stricken under the raging fury of incessant explosions, > he confidently assured them he would find a means of effecting their release > and, groping through the dark, debris-filled corridors, ultimately > discovered an escapeway.
Lord Holland said of Fitzwilliam: > With little talent and less acquirements, he was, throughout his life, one > of the most considerable men in the country and a striking instance of that > most agreeable truth—that courage and honesty in great situations more than > supply the place of policy or talent. It was not his relationship to Lord > Rockingham, though no doubt an advantage, nor his princely fortune, though a > yet greater, which conferred the sort of importance he enjoyed for half a > century in this country. He derived it more directly and more certainly from > his goodness and generosity, and from the combination of gentleness and > courage which distinguished his amiable and unpretending character. Such > unblemished purity and such unobtrusive intrepidity, such generosity of > feeling, firmness of purpose, and tenderness of heart, meeting in one of > high station and princely fortune, commanded the affection and confidence of > the public; and Lord Fitzwilliam enjoyed them, beyond even those of his own > class who united much greater reach of understanding and more assiduity of > business to superior personal accomplishments and advantages.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS BRUCE W. CARTER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Grenadier with Company H, Second Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 7 August 1969, Private First Class Carter's unit was maneuvering against the enemy during Operation Idaho Canyon and came under a heavy volume of fire from a numerically superior hostile force. The lead element soon became separated from the main body of the squad by a brush fire. Private First Class Carter and his fellow Marines were pinned down by vicious crossfire when, with complete disregard for his own safety, he stood in full view of the North Vietnamese Army soldiers to deliver a devastating volume of fire at their positions.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Captain Joseph Jeremiah McCarthy (MCSN: 0-11098), United > States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as > Commanding Officer of Company G, Second Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, > FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, > Marianas Islands, 4 July 1944. With his company in a defensive position and > receiving intense and accurate enemy rifle and machine-gun fire, Captain > McCarthy gallantly left cover to answer the cries of the wounded after two > hospital corpsmen had been shot in quick succession while attempting to aid > a wounded officer. Finding one of the men still alive, he attempted to > remove him to safety despite the withering enemy fire, but during this > endeavor the wounded man was shot through the head and died in Captain > McCarthy's arms. His outstanding courage, unselfish efforts and gallant > devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United > States Naval Service.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to GUNNERY SERGEANT JIMMIE E. HOWARD UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Platoon Leader, Company "C", First Reconnaissance Battalion, First Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, in action against communist insurgent forces in Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 16 June 1966. During the night Gunnery Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant) Howard's platoon of eighteen men was assaulted by a numerically superior force consisting of a well-trained North Vietnamese Battalion employing heavy small arms fire, automatic weapons and accurate weapon fire. Without hesitation he immediately organized his platoon to personally supervise the precarious defense of Hill 488. Utterly oblivious to the unrelenting fury of hostile enemy weapons fire and hand grenades he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire while directing the operation of his small force.
His Medal of Honor citation reads as follows: Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, > 2nd Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, > Marianas Islands, July 7, 1944. When the enemy launched a fierce, determined > counterattack against our positions and overran a neighboring artillery > battalion, PFC Agerholm immediately volunteered to assist in the efforts to > check the hostile attack and evacuate our wounded. Locating and > appropriating an abandoned ambulance jeep, he repeatedly made extremely > perilous trips under heavy rifle and mortar fire and single-handedly loaded > and evacuated approximately forty-five casualties, working tirelessly and > with utter disregard for his own safety during a grueling period of more > than three hours. Despite intense, persistent enemy fire, he ran out to aid > two men whom he believed to be wounded Marines but was himself mortally > wounded by a Japanese sniper while carrying out his hazardous mission.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel William R. Collins (MCSN: 0-5182), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as > Commanding Officer of the Fifth Tank Battalion, FIFTH Marine Division in > action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands from 19 > February to 26 March 1945. After landing with his Battalion early on D-Day, > Lieutenant Colonel Collins aggressively directed his unit in supporting the > assault troops and despite heavy hostile fire, mine fields and terrain > obstacles, sided materially in the establishment of the initial beach head. > On 22 February when intense enemy mortar fire disrupted communications > between the infantry and supporting tanks and caused heavy casualties among > the front line troops, he dismounted from his tank and braved the heavy fire > to contact the Infantry Commander and establish liaison. Receiving > information on the situation, he returned to his vehicle and directed > effective tank operations which resulted in the saving of many lives.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RICHARD B. ANDERSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Fourth Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces on Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, February 1, 1944. Entering a shell crater occupied by three other Marines, Private First Class Anderson was preparing to throw a grenade at an enemy position when it slipped from his hands and rolled toward the men at the bottom of the hole. With insufficient time to retrieve the armed weapon and throw it, Private First Class Anderson fearlessly chose to sacrifice himself and save his companions by hurling his body upon the grenade and taking the full impact of the explosion. His personal valor and exceptional spirit of loyalty in the face of almost certain death were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
After graduation, Smith was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for three years (from 1966 to 1969) as a platoon leader and a forward air controller (FAC), flying in the back seat of the OV-10. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1969 with the rank of Captain, having received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts . His Silver Star citation reads: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Frederick Wallace Smith, United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while > serving as Commanding Officer of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st > Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the > Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 27 May 1968, while conducting a > search and destroy operation, Company K became heavily engaged with a North > Vietnamese Army battalion occupying well-entrenched emplacements on Goi Noi > Island in Quang Nam Province.
Johnston, Henry Phelps; The Campaign of 1776 Around New York and Brooklyn, p176, 205 Senator Wall likely inferred that Sullivan was his commander based upon a newspaper account of the time preserved by the family as a keepsake that read: > We hear that, in the late action on Long Island, Colonel Philip Johnston of > New Jersey behaved with remarkable intrepidity and fortitude. By the well- > directed fire from his battalion, the enemy was several times repulsed, and > lanes were made through them, until he received a ball in his breast, which > put an end to the life of as brave an officer as ever commanded a battalion. > General Sullivan, who was close to him when he fell, says that no man could > behave with more firmness during the whole action. As he sacrificed his life > in defence of the invaded rights of his country, his memory must be dear to > every American who is not insensible to the sufferings of his injured > country, and as long as the same uncorrupted spirit of liberty which led him > to the field shall continue to actuate the sons of freemen in America.
Baker's Medal of Honor citation reads: center The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker UNITED STATES ARMY Citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty: First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker distinguished > himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 5 and 6 April 1945. At 0500 > hours on 5 April 1945, Lieutenant Baker advanced at the head of his weapons > platoon, along with Company C's three rifle platoons, towards their > objective, Castle Aghinolfi - a German mountain strong point on the high > ground just east of the coastal highway and about two miles from the 370th > Infantry Regiment's line of departure. Moving more rapidly than the rest of > the company, Lieutenant Baker and about 25 men reached the south side of a > draw some 250 yards from the castle within two hours. In reconnoitering for > a suitable position to set up a machine gun, Lieutenant Baker observed two > cylindrical objects pointing out a slit in a mount at the edge of a hill.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Squad Leader in Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Seongnae-Dong, Korea, early on the morning of 21 September 1951. While expertly directing the defense of his position during a probing attack by hostile forces attempting the infiltrate the area, Corporal Davenport, acting quickly when an enemy grenade fell into the foxhole which he was occupying with Private Robert Smith another young Marine, skillfully located the deadly projectile in the dark and, undeterred by the personal risk involved, heroically threw himself over the live missile, thereby saving his companion from serious injury or possible death. His cool and resourceful leadership were contributing factors in the successful repulse of the enemy attack and his superb courage and admirable spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of almost certain death enhance and sustain the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Corporal Davenport gallantly gave his life for his country.
Major General James L. Day was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award for valor, for heroism on Okinawa as a corporal while serving as a squad leader of Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Marines, 6th Marine Division. ;Citation :The President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CORPORAL JAMES L. DAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as a squad leader serving with the Second Battalion, > Twenty-Second Marines, Sixth Marine Division, in sustained combat operations > against Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands from 14 to 17 May 1945. > On the first day, Corporal Day rallied his squad and the remnants of another > unit and led them to a critical position forward of the front lines of Sugar > Loaf Hill. Soon thereafter, they came under an intense mortar and artillery > barrage that was quickly followed by a fanatical ground attack of about > forty Japanese soldiers.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a > Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Major James > Lewis Day (MCSN: 0-56003), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of > the First Battalion, 9th Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with > combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. From 2 to 4 > March 1967, during Operation Prairie II, Major Day led his battalion on a > search and destroy mission west of Cam Lo near the Demilitarized Zone, and > consistently demonstrated exceptional courage, aggressiveness and sound > judgment while engaged against well organized and heavily armed North > Vietnamese Army forces. Late in the afternoon of 2 March, his battalion was > moving from Hill 162 toward a nearby hill mass known as the "Three Sisters," > when the Marines suddenly came under intense mortar, rocket and automatic > weapons fire from an estimated force of two reinforced companies, entrenched > in fortified positions. Major Day immediately moved forward to assess the > situation and quickly maneuvered two companies into the assault.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CORPORAL LEWIS K. BAUSELL UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the First Battalion, Fifth > Marines, First Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces > on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, September 15, 1944. Valiantly placing > himself at the head of his squad, Corporal Bausell led the charge forward > against a hostile pillbox which was covering a vital sector of the beach > and, as the first to reach the emplacement, immediately started firing his > automatic into the aperture while the remainder of his men closed in on the > enemy. Swift to act as a Japanese grenade was hurled into their midst, > Corporal Bausell threw himself on the deadly weapon, taking the full blast > of the explosion and sacrificing his own life to save his men. His > unwavering loyalty and inspiring courage reflect the highest credit upon > Corporal Bausell and the United States Naval Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a > Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Gunnery Sergeant > Victor Maghakian (MCSN: 251055), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous > gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Reconnaissance Company, > Headquarters Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy > Japanese forces from the beginning of the Kwajalein Operation to the close > of the Eniwetok Campaign (31 January - 23 February 1944). A seasoned > fighter, Gunnery Sergeant Maghakian soundly instructed his men in jungle > fighting and in Japanese combat tactics, carefully maintaining the company's > weapons in perfect firing order despite difficult operating conditions. > Fearlessly aggressive in combat, he personally annihilated the last four > Japanese on Mellu Island and, when a platoon on Rigill Island was pinned > down by fire from automatic weapons, valiantly led a small detachment around > the enemy flank and removed the danger at its source with a well-aimed hand > grenade. His outstanding performance, keen initiative and heroic devotion to > duty throughout were an inspiration to those with whom he served and reflect > the highest credit upon Gunnery Sergeant Maghakian and the United States > Naval Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Major Wood Barbee Kyle (MCSN: 0-5369), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as > Executive Officer of the First Battalion, Second Marines, Reinforced, in > action against enemy Japanese forces in the Matanikau River Sector, > Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, from 1 November 1942 to 14 January 1943. > Refusing to be evacuated when he was wounded in action during the vital > offensive operations of his battalion, Major Kyle assumed command of the > battalion after the commanding officer had been forced to withdraw as a > result of serious wounds, and with keen initiative and aggressive leadership > successfully drove through relentless Japanese resistance to capture his > objective. In the final assault launched in the same area, Major Kyle > further distinguished himself when, by his dauntless courage and expert > professional ability, he completed his assigned mission within four hours of > its initiation. His exemplary conduct and unswerving devotion to duty > throughout the entire active period were in keeping with the highest > traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Stanley Smith Hughes (MCSN: 0-12654), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on enemy-held Peleliu, Palau Islands, 16 September 1944. After he landed in the assault and established a beachhead on the previous day against strong hostile opposition, Captain Hughes vigorously continued to push the attack until all remaining enemy forces in his zone of action were driven across a sand spit and onto a small peninsula upon which they prepared a last-ditch defense from heavily fortified positions. While directing the reduction of the hostile positions which commanded the sand spit, he frequently exposed himself to enemy fire and, although wounded in the shoulder, refused to be evacuated and continued to press the attack until all remaining Japanese in that zone of action were annihilated. His outstanding courage, leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
They all formed a close group to accompany Raja Mahendra Pratap in his Kabul expedition. In April 1916 the Shiraz-ul- Akhbar of Kabul reproduced a speech by Tarak from a Constantinople paper : it praised the work of the German officers busy training the Ottoman army and the intrepidity and bravery of the Turks. He pointed out that it was Germany and Austria who declared war and not the Allies, and that their reason for doing so was to purify the earth of the brutal atrocities practised on mankind by their enemies, and to save the unfortunate inhabitants of India, Egypt, Persia, Morocco and Africa from the English, French and Russians who had forcibly seized their countries and had reduced them to slavery. Tarak stressed the point that Turkey entered the war not only to defend her own country and to maintain her liberty, but also to put new life into 300 million Muslims, and to establish the Afghan state on a firmer basis, one that would act as a link with 350 million Indians, both Hindus and Muslims, as its supporters and helpers.
Private Ross' official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, > takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Wilburn Kirby > Ross, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk > of life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company G, 2d > Battalion, 30th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action near St. Jacques, > France. At 11:30 a.m. on 30 October 1944, after his company had lost 55 out > of 88 men in an attack on an entrenched, full-strength German company of > elite mountain troops, Private Ross placed his light machinegun ten yards in > advance of the foremost supporting riflemen in order to absorb the initial > impact of an enemy counterattack. With machinegun and small-arms fire > striking the earth near him, he fired with deadly effect on the assaulting > force and repelled it. Despite the hail of automatic fire and the explosion > of rifle grenades within a stone’s throw of his position, he continued to > man his machine gun alone, holding off six more German attacks.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DOUGLAS T. JACOBSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Third > Marines, Fourth Marine Division, in combat against enemy Japanese forces > during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, February 26, 1945. > Promptly destroying a stubborn 20-mm. antiaircraft gun and its crew after > assuming the duties of a bazooka man who had been killed, Private First > Class Jacobson waged a relentless battle as his unit fought desperately > toward the summit of Hill 382 in an effort to penetrate the heart of > Japanese cross-island defenses. Employing his weapon with ready accuracy > when his platoon was halted by overwhelming enemy fire on February 26, he > first destroyed two hostile machine-gun positions, then attacked a large > blockhouse, completely neutralizing the fortification before dispatching the > five-man crew of a pillbox and exploding the installation with a terrific > demolitions blast.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ARTHUR J. JACKSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Island of Peleliu in the Palau Group, September 18, 1944. Boldly taking the initiative when his platoon's left flank advance was held up by the fire of Japanese troops concealed in strongly fortified positions, Private First Class Jackson unhesitatingly proceeded forward of our lines and, courageously defying the heavy barrages, charged a large pillbox housing approximately thirty-five enemy soldiers. Pouring his automatic fire into the opening of the fixed installation to trap the occupying troops, he hurled white phosphorus grenades and explosive charges brought up by a fellow Marine, demolishing the pillbox and killing all of the enemy. Advancing alone under the continuous fire from other hostile emplacements, he employed a similar means to smash two smaller positions in the immediate vicinity.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Sergeant Joseph W Dailey (MCSN: 335540), United States > Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while > serving as Acting Gunnery Sergeant of Company A, First Battalion, First > Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on > Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 3 May 1945. During an attack in which his > company was suffering severe casualties, Platoon Sergeant Dailey skillfully > organized the personnel of company headquarters and the mortar platoon into > stretcher-bearer teams and led them into the fire-swept zone, constantly > exposing himself to heavy fire in order to direct the evacuation of the > wounded. Realizing that more stretchers were needed, he crossed the > hazardous area and commandeered Marines from a reserve unit to aid his > company and, leading them through lanes of enemy fire, succeeded in moving > all the casualties to a comparatively safe position. By his leadership, > initiative and untiring devotion to duty, Platoon Sergeant Bailey > contributed materially to the success of the operation, and upheld the > highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to SERGEANT ELBERT L. KINSER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following citation: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while acting as Leader of a Rifle Platoon, serving > with Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in > action against Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryūkyū Chain, May 4, > 1945. Taken under sudden, close attack by hostile troops entrenched on the > reverse slope while moving up a strategic ridge along which his platoon was > holding newly won positions, Sergeant Kinser engaged the enemy in a fierce > hand grenade battle. Quick to act when a Japanese grenade landed in the > immediate vicinity, Sergeant Kinser unhesitatingly threw himself on the > deadly missile, absorbing the full charge of the shattering explosion in his > own body and thereby protecting his men from serious injury and possible > death. Stouthearted and indomitable, he had yielded his own chance of > survival that his comrades might live to carry on the relentless battle > against a fanatic enemy.
Pierce's Medal of Citation reads: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to PHARMACIST MATE FIRST CLASS FRANCIS J. PIERCE UNITED STATES NAVY for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while attached to the 2d Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima campaign, 15 and 16 March 1945. Almost continuously under fire while carrying out the most dangerous volunteer assignments, Pierce gained valuable knowledge of the terrain and disposition of troops. Caught in heavy enemy rifle and machinegun fire which wounded a corpsman and 2 of the 8 stretcher bearers who were carrying 2 wounded marines to a forward aid station on 15 March, Pierce quickly took charge of the party, carried the newly wounded men to a sheltered position, and rendered first aid. After directing the evacuation of 3 of the casualties, he stood in the open to draw the enemy's fire and, with his weapon blasting, enabled the litter bearers to reach cover.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CORPORAL LARRY L. MAXAM UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as a Fire Team Leader with Company D, > First Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division in the Republic of > Vietnam. On 2 February 1968, the Cam Lo District Headquarters came under > extremely heavy rocket, artillery, mortar, and recoilless rifle fire from a > numerically superior enemy force, destroying a portion of the defensive > perimeter. Corporal Maxam, observed the enemy massing for an assault into > the compound across the remaining defensive wire, instructed his Assistant > Fire Team Leader to take charge of the fire team, and unhesitatingly > proceeded to the weakened section of the perimeter. Completely exposed to > the concentrated enemy fire, he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds from > exploding grenades as he ran to an abandoned machine gun and commenced to > deliver effective fire on the advancing enemy.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JAMES D. LA BELLE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the Weapons Company, > Twentyseventh Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy > Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 8 > March 1945. Filling a gap in the front lines during a critical phase of the > battle, Private First Class LaBelle had dug into a foxhole with two other > Marines and grimly aware of the enemy's persistent attempts to blast a way > through our lines with hand grenades, applied himself with steady > concentration to maintaining a sharply vigilant watch during the hazardous > night hours. Suddenly a hostile grenade landed beyond reach in his foxhole. > Quickly estimating the situation, he determined to save the others if > possible, shouted a warning and instantly dived on the missile, absorbing > the exploding charge in his own body and thereby protecting his comrades > from serious injury.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CAPTAIN JAMES A. GRAHAM UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer, Company F, Second Battalion, > Fifth Marines, First Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on 2 June > 1967. During Operation UNION II, the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, > consisting of Companies A and D, with Captain Graham's company attached, > launched an attack against an enemy occupied position, with two companies > assaulting and one in reserve. Company F, a leading company, was proceeding > across a clear paddy area, one thousand meters wide, attacking toward the > assigned objective, when it came under heavy fire from mortars and small > arms which immediately inflicted a large number of casualties. Hardest hit > by the enemy fire was the second platoon of Company F, which was pinned down > in the open paddy area by intense fire from two concealed machine guns.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ROBERT L. WILSON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving with the Second Battalion, Sixth > Marines, Second Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces > on Tinian Island, Marianas Group, on August 3, 1944. As one of a group of > Marines advancing through heavy underbrush to neutralize isolated points of > resistance, Private First Class Wilson daringly preceded his companions > toward a pile of rocks where Japanese troops were supposed to be hiding. > Fully aware of the danger involved, he was moving forward while the > remainder of the squad armed with automatic rifles closed together in the > rear, when an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the group. Quick to act, > Private First Class Wilson cried a warning to the men and unhesitatingly > threw himself on the grenade, heroically sacrificing his own life so that > the others might live and fulfill their mission.
His leadership, professional ability and devotion to > duty throughout reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. Silver Star: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress > July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to > Rear Admiral John Martin Higgins (NSN: 0-57597), United States Navy, for > conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commander, Cruiser > Division FIVE, Joint Task Force SEVEN, United Nations Command, in action in > the Inchon-Seoul operation during the period 15 September to 21 September > 1950. His actions contributed materially to the success of this operation > and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. First Legion of Merit: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" to Commodore John Martin Higgins (NSN: > 0-57597), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the > performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States > as Screen Commander operating with a fast carrier Task Force in Western > Pacific waters from 1 July 1945 to the close of hostilities against the > Japanese Empire on 15 August 1945.
The President of the United States in the name of Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to LANCE CORPORAL KENNETH L. WORLEY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machine Gunner with Company L, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. After establishing a night ambush position in a house in the Bo Ban Hamlet of Quang Nam Province, security was set up and the remainder of the patrol members retired until their respective watch. During the early morning hours of 12 August 1968, the Marines were abruptly awakened by the platoon leader's warning that "Grenades" had landed in the house. Fully realizing the inevitable result of his actions, Lance Corporal Worley, in a valiant act of heroism instantly threw himself upon the grenade nearest him and his comrades, absorbing with his own body, the full and tremendous force of the explosion.
Fleming's marker at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Captain Richard E. Fleming was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military award for valor. Fleming's citation, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt reads: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CAPTAIN RICHARD E. FLEMING UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the > call of duty as Flight Officer, Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO FORTY-ONE > during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway on June > 4 and 5, 1942. When his squadron Commander was shot down during the initial > attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Captain Fleming led the remainder of > the division with such fearless determination that he dived his own plane to > the perilously low altitude of four hundred feet before releasing his bomb. > Although his craft was riddled by 179 hits in the blistering hail of fire > that burst upon him from Japanese fighter guns and antiaircraft batteries, > he pulled out with only two minor wounds inflicted upon himself.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Major Raymond Leroy Murray (MCSN: 0-5127), United States > Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding > Officer of the Second Battalion, Sixth Marines (Reinforced), in action > against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands, 26 > January 1943. When his battalion, maneuvering into a position in the > vicinity of the Pha River and the Coast Road, suddenly encountered withering > fire from an enemy strong point, Major Murray, with inspiring leadership and > utter disregard for his own personal safety, directed the hazardous advance > of his troops to their post and committed them to action. During the > remainder of the day and night he was constantly in the most exposed front > lines, despite hostile fire from the trees and concealed foxholes, and, > through his splendid courage and excellent tactical skill, his command was > responsible for the complete destruction or forced retreat of the enemy. > Major Murray's heroic conduct and valiant devotion to duty contributed > greatly to the success of this vital mission and were in keeping with the > highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress > July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster > in addition to a previously awarded Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of > the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Leroy Murray > (MCSN: 0-5127), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and > intrepidity in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations in Korea > during the period 3 August to 6 September 1950. While serving as Commanding > Officer of the Fifth Marine Regiment, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), > Colonel Murray displayed exceptional ability in directing the operations of > his regiment against organized enemy resistance of superior strength. With > complete disregard for his own safety, Colonel Murray made numerous visits > to forward elements of his assault battalions to obtain first hand > information necessary for sound tactical judgment in the employment of his > regiment. On 11 August, as the regiment was advancing along the road to > Sachon, it was halted by heavy enemy fire directed from well concealed > emplacements on high ground overlooking the route of movement.
O'Callahan's official citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty while serving as chaplain on board the U.S.S. > Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy Japanese aircraft > during offensive operations near Kobe, Japan, on 19 March 1945. A valiant > and forceful leader, calmly braving the perilous barriers of flame and > twisted metal to aid his men and his ship, Lt. Comdr. O'Callahan groped his > way through smoke-filled corridors to the open flight deck and into the > midst of violently exploding bombs, shells, rockets, and other armament. > With the ship rocked by incessant explosions, with debris and fragments > raining down and fires raging in ever-increasing fury, he ministered to the > wounded and dying, comforting and encouraging men of all faiths; he > organized and led firefighting crews into the blazing inferno on the flight > deck; he directed the jettisoning of live ammunition and the flooding of the > magazine; he manned a hose to cool hot, armed bombs rolling dangerously on > the listing deck, continuing his efforts, despite searing, suffocating smoke > which forced men to fall back gasping and imperiled others who replaced > them.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Brigadier General Merritt Austin Edson (MCSN: 0-257), > United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as > Assistant Commander of the SECOND Marine Division during operations against > enemy Japanese forces on the Islands of Saipan and Tinian in the Marianas > group, from 15 June to 1 August 1944. Responsible for the supervision and > training of the SECOND Marine Division, Brigadier General Edson brought the > regiments of his fighting organization to a high state of combat readiness > in preparation for the Marianas Campaign. Landing at Saipan in the early > afternoon of 15 June, he moved his men in under heavy enemy artillery and > mortar fire, established communications with elements ashore and vigilantly > maintained direct contact until the establishment of the Division Command > Post ashore. Cool and courageous, he repeatedly risked his life to visit the > front line units, rallying his men and providing expert tactical advice > during critical stages of the battle as the Second Division forces pushed > relentlessly against fanatic Japanese resistance to render valiant service > during the assault and aid in the ultimate capture of Saipan on 9 July.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WESLEY PHELPS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, during a savage hostile counterattack on the night of October 4, 1944. Stationed with another Marine in an advanced position when a Japanese hand grenade landed in his foxhole, Private First Class Phelps instantly shouted a warning to his comrade and rolled over on the deadly bomb, absorbing with his own Body the full, shattering impact of the exploding charge. Courageous and indomitable, Private First Class Phelps fearlessly gave his life that another might be spared serious injury and his great valor and heroic devotion to duty in the face of certain death reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS OSCAR P. AUSTIN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION:"PFC Oscar P. Austin", Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner with Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in connection with operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. During the early morning hours of February 23, 1969, Private First Class Austin's observation post was subjected to a fierce ground attack by a large North Vietnamese Army force supported by a heavy volume of hand grenades, satchel charges and small arms fire. Observing that one of his wounded companions had fallen unconscious in a position dangerously exposed to the hostile fire, Private First Class Austin unhesitatingly left the relative security of his fighting hole and, with complete disregard for his own safety, raced across the fire-swept terrain to assist the Marine to a covered location.
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CORPORAL CHARLES J. BERRY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: :For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a member of a Machine-gun Crew, serving with the First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, on 3 March 1945. Stationed in the front lines, Corporal Berry manned his weapon with alert readiness as he maintained a constant vigil with other members of his gun crew during the hazardous night hours. When infiltrating Japanese soldiers launched a surprise attack shortly after midnight in an attempt to overrun his position, he engaged in a pitched hand grenade duel, returning the dangerous weapons with prompt and deadly accuracy until an enemy grenade landed in the foxhole. Determined to save his comrades, he unhesitatingly chose to sacrifice himself and immediately dived on the deadly missile, absorbing the shattering violence of the exploding charge in his own body and protecting the others from serious injury.
LCS(L)(3)-122 is behind LCS(L)(3)-86 Lieutenant McCool's official Medal of Honor citation reads: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the USS LCS(L)(3)-122 > during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Ryukyu chain, 10 and > 11 June 1945. Sharply vigilant during hostile air raids against Allied ships > on radar picket duty off Okinawa on 10 June, Lt. McCool aided materially in > evacuating all survivors from a sinking destroyer which had sustained mortal > damage under the devastating attacks. When his own craft was attacked > simultaneously by 2 of the enemy's suicide squadron early in the evening of > 11 June, he instantly hurled the full power of his gun batteries against the > plunging aircraft, shooting down the first and damaging the second before it > crashed his station in the conning tower and engulfed the immediate area in > a mass of flames. Although suffering from shrapnel wounds and painful burns, > he rallied his concussion-shocked crew and initiated vigorous firefighting > measures and then proceeded to the rescue of several trapped in a blazing > compartment, subsequently carrying 1 man to safety despite the excruciating > pain of additional severe burns.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1963 has awarded in the name of the Congress the Medal of Honor posthumously to: A1C WILLIAM H. PITSENBARGER UNITED STATES AIR FORCE for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty near Cam My, April 11, 1966: Rank and organization: Airman First Class, U.S. Air Force, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam. Place and date: Near Cam My, April 11, 1966 Entered service at: Piqua, Ohio Born: July 8, 1944, Piqua, Ohio Citation: > Airman First Class Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extreme valor on > April 11, 1966 near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam, while assigned as a > Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery > Squadron. On that date, Airman Pitsenbarger was aboard a rescue helicopter > responding to a call for evacuation of casualties incurred in an on-going > firefight between elements of the United States Army's 1st Infantry Division > and a sizable enemy force approximately 35 miles east of Saigon. With > complete disregard for personal safety, Airman Pitsenbarger volunteered to > ride a hoist more than one hundred feet through the jungle, to the ground.
Citation: > The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting > the Silver Star to Captain Stephen Wesley Pless (MCSN: 0-79156), United > States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action > while serving as a Pilot with Marine Observation Squadron SIX (VMO-6), > Marine Aircraft Group Thirty-Six (MAG-36), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in > connection with combat operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) > forces in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 2 to 4 June 1967. On 2 > June, Captain Pless launched as Section Leader of two UH-1E armed > helicopters escorting five Marine CH-56 aircraft and nine Army of the > Republic of Vietnam UH-34 transport helicopters assigned the mission of > inserting a two platoon size force deep within enemy controlled territory > south of Khe Sanh. The operation, in support of the U.S. Army Special > Forces, Special Operations Group, was conducted to assess the damage of a > large scale bombing attack. Throughout the three-day operation, Captain > Pless and his crew repeatedly came under heavy small arms and automatic > weapons fire as they determinedly provided supporting fire for the besieged > ground troops which had been surrounded by a numerically superior enemy > force.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to COLONEL Justice Marion Chambers UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS For service as set forth in the following CITATION: > For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and > beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the 3d Assault Battalion > Landing Team, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, in action against enemy > Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, from 19 to 22 February 1945. > Under a furious barrage of enemy machinegun and small-arms fire from the > commanding cliffs on the right, Col. Chambers (then Lt. Col.) landed > immediately after the initial assault waves of his battalion on D-day to > find the momentum of the assault threatened by heavy casualties from > withering Japanese artillery, mortar rocket, machinegun, and rifle fire. > Exposed to relentless hostile fire, he coolly reorganized his battle-weary > men, inspiring them to heroic efforts by his own valor and leading them in > an attack on the critical, impregnable high ground from which the enemy was > pouring an increasing volume of fire directly onto troops ashore as well as > amphibious craft in succeeding waves.

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