Korean War

Nov 293 min read

This Day in History: Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura's bravery in Korea

On this day in 2022, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Corporal Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura was a second-generation Japanese...

This Day in History: Ralph Puckett, Army Ranger

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Nov 253 min read

This Day in History: Ralph Puckett, Army Ranger

On this day in 1950, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Ralph Puckett, Jr. has been called “[o]ne of...

This Day in History: The quiet guy who earned the Medal of Honor

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Oct 102 min read

This Day in History: The quiet guy who earned the Medal of Honor

On this day in 1928, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Hawaii. Herbert K. Pililaau never lived to see his home become a state....

This Day in History: Tony Burris's bravery in Korea

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Oct 93 min read

This Day in History: Tony Burris's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1951, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Tony Burris had volunteered to serve in the U.S....

This Day in History: Tibor Rubin's bravery in Korea

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Sep 233 min read

This Day in History: Tibor Rubin's bravery in Korea

On this day in 2005, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Tibor “Ted” Rubin had survived imprisonment, both during World War II and the...

This Day in History: Robert Simanek's bravery in Korea

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Aug 173 min read

This Day in History: Robert Simanek's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1952, a Marine engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Amazingly, Robert Simanek survived his...

This Day in History: The first USAF pilot to earn a Medal of Honor

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Aug 53 min read

This Day in History: The first USAF pilot to earn a Medal of Honor

On this day in 1950, an Air Force pilot engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Major Louis J. Sebille was the first...

This Day in History: Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz's bravery

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Mar 63 min read

This Day in History: Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz's bravery

On this day in 1951, a soldier engages in an action that would initially earn him the Distinguished Service Cross. Many decades later, a...

This Day in History: Archie Van Winkle's bravery in Korea

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Feb 63 min read

This Day in History: Archie Van Winkle's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1952, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Colonel Archie Van Winkle is one of only two Medal recipients to hail from the...

This Day in History: Thomas Hudner's attempt to save a friend

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Dec 4, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Thomas Hudner's attempt to save a friend

On this day in 1950, Lt. (J.G.) Thomas Hudner crash lands in Korea. He was trying to save the life of Ensign Jesse Brown, the first black...

This Day in History: Robert Kennemore's bravery in Korea

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Nov 27, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Robert Kennemore's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1950, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Robert “Bob” Kennemore’s bravery came as he...

This Day in History: David Champagne's bravery in Korea

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Nov 13, 20233 min read

This Day in History: David Champagne's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1932, a hero is born. David B. Champagne would go on to join the United States Marine Corps, later becoming the only Rhode...

This Day in History: Mike C. Peña's bravery in Korea

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Nov 6, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Mike C. Peña's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Mike C. Peña would go on to enlist in the Army when he was just 16 years old. He reportedly lied...

This Day in History: Reginald Myers's bravery in Korea

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Oct 23, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Reginald Myers's bravery in Korea

On this day in 2005, a hero passes away. As a young man, Reginald Myers had long wanted to be a Marine, but his parents weren’t on...

This Day in History: Melvin L. Brown's bravery in Korea

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Sep 4, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Melvin L. Brown's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1950, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Melvin Brown was one of 8 children born into a...

This Day in History: Ola Lee Mize's "one-man battle"

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Aug 28, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Ola Lee Mize's "one-man battle"

On this day in 1931, a hero is born. Ola Lee Mize has been called “one of Alabama’s great fighting sons,” who fought “the greatest...

This Day in History: Billie Gene Kanell's bravery in Korea

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Jun 26, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Billie Gene Kanell's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1931, a hero is born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Billie Gene Kanell was the second of nine children born to Iva and John...

This Day in History: Demensio Rivera's Bravery in Korea

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May 22, 20232 min read

This Day in History: Demensio Rivera's Bravery in Korea

On this day in 1951, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Pvt. Demensio Rivera initially received a...

This Day in History: Charles J. Loring's Sacrifice

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May 5, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Charles J. Loring's Sacrifice

On this day in 1953, a hero is awarded the Medal of Honor in complete secrecy. No one was then sure if Major Charles Loring, Jr. had...

This Day in History: Ernie West's bravery in Korea

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May 1, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Ernie West's bravery in Korea

On this day in 2021, a hero passes away. Ernest “Ernie” West was known for his humility—and his patriotism. He was a “man who would talk...

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