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Jul 12, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Roy W. Harmon, Medal of Honor recipient

On this day in 1944, a U.S. soldier engages in a heroic action. Roy W. “Bill” Harmon would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...

This Day in History: William “Pits” Pitsenbarger, Medal of Honor recipient

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Jul 8, 20213 min read

This Day in History: William “Pits” Pitsenbarger, Medal of Honor recipient

On this day in 1944, a hero is born. William “Pits” Pitsenbarger once tried to quit high school to join the Army! Instead, he finished...

This Day in History: William Nakamura & Frank Ono's bravery in WWII

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Jul 3, 20213 min read

This Day in History: William Nakamura & Frank Ono's bravery in WWII

On this day in 1944, two soldiers engage in an action that would earn each a Medal of Honor. William K. Nakamura and Frank H. Ono were...

This Day in History: Arthur Jackson, the “one-man Marine Corps”

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Jun 14, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Arthur Jackson, the “one-man Marine Corps”

On this day in 2017, a hero passes away. Arthur “Bull” Jackson is known for his courageous service during the World War II Battle of...

This Day in History: An American sailor, captured by a German submarine

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Jun 7, 20213 min read

This Day in History: An American sailor, captured by a German submarine

On this day in 1918, a Navy lieutenant is held as a German prisoner. Edouard Victor Michel Izac had been captured just a few days...

This Day in History: Rudy Hernandez's bravery in Korea

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May 31, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Rudy Hernandez's bravery in Korea

On this day in 1951, a paratrooper engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Rodolfo “Rudy” Hernandez was perhaps an...

This Day in History: The Janitor who was a Medal of Honor recipient

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May 19, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The Janitor who was a Medal of Honor recipient

On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William “Bill” Crawford is perhaps best known for shocking cadets at the Air Force Academy in the...

This Day in History: First Lt. John Robert Fox & his Medal of Honor

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May 18, 20213 min read

This Day in History: First Lt. John Robert Fox & his Medal of Honor

On this day in 1915, a hero is born. First Lt. John Robert Fox would go on to become one of only seven black men to receive the Medal of...

This Day in History: Leslie Sabo, Medal of Honor recipient

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May 10, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Leslie Sabo, Medal of Honor recipient

On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was the son...

This Day in History: Michael P. Murphy’s heroism in Afghanistan

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May 7, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Michael P. Murphy’s heroism in Afghanistan

On this day in 1976, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy would become the first sailor to...

This Day in History: Alejandro Ruiz's bravery at Okinawa

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Apr 26, 20212 min read

This Day in History: Alejandro Ruiz's bravery at Okinawa

On this day in 1924, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Alejandro Ruiz was perhaps an unlikely hero? Indeed, he might never have...

This Day in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”

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Apr 22, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”

On this day in 1945, a U.S. Army soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Joe Hayashi’s mom and stepdad...

This Day in History: Emil Kapaun, chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient

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Apr 20, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Emil Kapaun, chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient

On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Emil Kapaun would go on to serve as an Army chaplain in both World War II and the Korean War. Today,...

This Day in History: Michael Monsoor's Medal of Honor

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Apr 5, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Michael Monsoor's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1981, a hero is born. Michael Monsoor would go on to serve as a Navy SEAL during the War on Terrorism. He would receive a...

This Day in History: Master Chief William R. Charette’s Medal of Honor

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Mar 29, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Master Chief William R. Charette’s Medal of Honor

On this day in 1932, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Master Chief William R. Charette was one of five Navy corpsman to receive...

This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes

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Mar 20, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes

On this day in 1945, a U.S. soldier charges not just one, but six enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas was then just one day...

This Day in History: Clyde E. Lassen rescues two downed aviators

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Mar 14, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Clyde E. Lassen rescues two downed aviators

On this day in 1942, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Florida. Clyde E. Lassen would go on to serve in the Vietnam War, and...

This Day in History: Three Heroes at Iwo Jima

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Mar 3, 20212 min read

This Day in History: Three Heroes at Iwo Jima

On this day in 1945, two Marines are killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Another Marine is seriously wounded and was lucky to survive. Each...

This Day in History: Leonard Keller & Raymond Wright earn Medals of Honor

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Feb 25, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Leonard Keller & Raymond Wright earn Medals of Honor

On this day in 1947, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. The action in which Leonard Keller was engaged was so intense that both...

This Day in History: Jack Lucas, youngest WWII Medal recipient

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Feb 19, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Jack Lucas, youngest WWII Medal recipient

On this day in 1945, a 17-year-old hits the beaches of Iwo Jima. The next day, Jack Lucas would engage in an action that would make him...

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