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This Day in History: LCpl Mike Stewart's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the second-highest military decoration for sailors and Marines: the...
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May 13, 20243 min read
This Day in History: David Winder's selflessness in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps some would consider Pfc. David Winder an...
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May 13, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Robert M. Patterson's heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Robert M. Patterson is a self-described “country...
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May 6, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Jay Vargas's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1968, a United States Marine leads an attack on the village of Dai Do in Vietnam. Jay Vargas and his men would persevere...
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May 2, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Sp4c. Michael J. Fitzmaurice in Vietnam
On this day in 1971, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Sp4c. Michael J. Fitzmaurice fought in Vietnam,...
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Mar 23, 20243 min read
This Day in History: José Jiménez's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Mexico City. José “JoJo” Jiménez would move to the United States when...
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Mar 20, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Allan J. Kellogg's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Allan Kellogg jumped on a grenade to save his...
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Mar 11, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Bennie Adkins at the Battle of A Shau
On this day in 1966, a Green Beret engages in a multi-day battle in Vietnam. The Army estimates that Bennie Adkins took out anywhere from...
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Mar 8, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Donut Dollies of Vietnam
At about this time in 1973, the American Red Cross moves the last of its personnel out of Vietnam. The Red Cross helped American troops...
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Mar 6, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Bruce P. Crandall's Medal of Honor
On this day in 2007, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Bruce P. Crandall waited more than 40 years to receive the honor. “I’m still...
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Feb 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Chuck Mawhinney, Legendary Marine
On this day in 1949, Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney is born. He is best known for his service in the United States Marine Corps during the...
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Feb 23, 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...
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Jan 30, 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...
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Jan 29, 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...
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Jan 15, 20243 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...
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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...
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Dec 25, 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...
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Dec 18, 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....
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Dec 14, 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...
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Nov 20, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Jack H. Jacobs in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Jack Howard Jacobs was a self-described “city kid” from Brooklyn who never...
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
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