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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...
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Jan 8, 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...
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Jan 1, 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: 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...
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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: 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...
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Dec 19, 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: 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...
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Dec 4, 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...
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Nov 27, 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: 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...
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Nov 6, 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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Oct 30, 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...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Neibaur's bravery in WWI
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Neibaur was the first Latter Day Saint to...
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Oct 16, 20234 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
This Day in History: Robert Bush's bravery in WWII
On this day in 1945, a hero receives the Medal of Honor from President Harry S Truman. Robert “Bob” Bush was the youngest Navy man to...
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Wesley Fox leads his men into the “Valley of Death”
On this day in 1931, a hero is born. Wesley L. Fox would go on to lead a company of men through the so-called “Valley of Death” in...
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Sep 30, 20233 min read
This Day in History: John Crews
On this day in 1999, a hero passes away. Medal of Honor recipient John R. Crews hadn’t wanted to talk about his experiences after World...
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Sep 25, 20232 min read
This Day in History: Robert G. Cole’s bravery in World War II
On this day in 1944, a soldier is killed in action. Robert G. Cole was a Lieutenant Colonel in the 101st Airborne Division, also known as...
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Sep 18, 20233 min read
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