Purple Heart medal’s owner identified as ‘a man’s man’ who fought in WWII
In the final push to defeat Nazi Germany during World War II, Edward Gorski Jr. was trying to shield himself inside a foxhole ...
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These Are the Heroes That Won the Medal of Honor in the Battle of Pearl Harbor
When Japanese forces launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, it spurred many U.S. military personnel to heroic action ...
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A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient
After retaking Outpost Bruce, Wiley’s platoon searched for Garcia, but found no sign of him. On Oct. 25, 1953, however, his ...
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Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review
Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century ...
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Bedford County veteran receives long-delayed Purple Heart medal
Harford Allen Burks Jr., a U.S. Army veteran, was presented the Purple Heart medal on Friday by Clifton “Buck” Krantz, with ...
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Young Marine’s WWII combat valor recognized with Silver Star Medal 80 years ago — though you’d hardly know it
How did the combat valor of a young Marine from Kearny who selflessly gave his life in the Pacific during World War II ...
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Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review
Robb — the department’s namesake — was recommended for a Medal of Honor on the same piece of paper as Butler. While Robb would go on to receive the nation’s highest military decoration ...