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Feb 15, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Jefferson DeBlanc's bravery in the skies

On this day in 1921, a hero is born. Jefferson DeBlanc was just a young boy when he discovered a love for aviation. An airplane had made...

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

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Feb 6, 20243 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: Roger Donlon’s heroism

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Jan 30, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Roger Donlon’s heroism

On this day in 1934, a future army captain and Medal of Honor recipient is born. He passed away several days ago, just five days shy of...

This Day in History: Maximo Yabes in Vietnam

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Jan 29, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Maximo Yabes in Vietnam

On this day in 1932, a hero is born. Maximo “Max” Yabes would be awarded a Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam. His heroic action...

This Day in History: Daniel W. Lee's Medal of Honor

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Jan 22, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Daniel W. Lee's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1985, a hero passes away. Daniel W. Lee, Sr. made a solo attack on the enemy during World War II. He survived the...

This Day in History: Garfield Langhorn's Medal of Honor

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Jan 15, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Garfield Langhorn's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Garfield M. Langhorn had been in Vietnam for...

This Day in History: Russell Dunham's Medal of Honor

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Jan 8, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Russell Dunham's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Russell Dunham has been credited with saving the...

This Day in History: Robert E. Laws's Medal of Honor

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Jan 1, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Robert E. Laws's Medal of Honor

On this New Year’s Day in 1990, a World War II hero passes away. Robert E. Laws took on the enemy single-handedly, but later couldn’t...

This Day in History: Finnis D. “Mac” McCleery's Medal of Honor

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Dec 25, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Finnis D. “Mac” McCleery's Medal of Honor

On this Christmas Day in 1927, a hero is born. Finnis D. “Mac” McCleery would go on to serve in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, but it...

This Day in History: William Bordelon's Medal of Honor

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Dec 25, 20233 min read

This Day in History: William Bordelon's Medal of Honor

On this Christmas Day in 1920, a hero is born in San Antonio, Texas. William “Bill” Bordelon would go on to fight in one of World War...

This Day in History: Jimmy G. Stewart's Medal of Honor

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Dec 25, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Jimmy G. Stewart's Medal of Honor

On this Christmas day in 1942, Jimmy Stewart is born. No, not that Jimmy Stewart. True, both Stewarts served in the Army, but this...

This Day in History: A “One Man Fortress” at the Battle of the Bulge

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Dec 19, 20233 min read

This Day in History: A “One Man Fortress” at the Battle of the Bulge

On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Robert E. Gerstung has been called a “One Man...

This Day in History: Harvey Barnum’s bravery in Vietnam

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Dec 18, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Harvey Barnum’s bravery in Vietnam

On this day in 1965, a Marine risks his life in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. It would be just the first...

This Day in History: Drew Dix's bravery in Vietnam

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Dec 14, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Drew Dix's bravery in Vietnam

On this day in 1944, a hero is born. Drew Dennis Dix is currently one of four Medal of Honor recipients to hail from Pueblo, Colorado....

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: Walter Joseph Marm, Jr. in Vietnam

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Nov 20, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Walter Joseph Marm, Jr. in Vietnam

On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Did anyone really expect Walter “Joe” Marm to become a war hero? His father once tried to teach him...

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: Patrick J. Regan's bravery in World War I

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Oct 30, 20233 min read

This Day in History: Patrick J. Regan's bravery in World War I

On this day in 1943, a hero passes away. Patrick J. Regan received a Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War I, yet his name has been...

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