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This Day in History: Danny Petersen's sacrifice in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Fourth Class Danny J. Petersen was...
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Jan 9, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Joseph J. Foss, America’s “Ace of Aces”
On this day in 2003, a hero passes away. Joseph J. Foss was the first “Ace of Aces” in World War II. As a Marine pilot, he’d received the...
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Jan 2, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Melvin Biddle at the Battle of the Bulge
On this day in 1944, American soldiers should have been at home celebrating Christmas and New Year’s. Instead, they were fighting off one...
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Dec 24, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Peter Dalessondro, one hero at the Battle of the Bulge
On this day in 1944, an army sergeant risks his life in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. According to his...
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Dec 22, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Robert B. Nett's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1944, a hero leads his men in a tough battle against the Japanese. Then-First Lieutenant Robert B. Nett would be wounded...
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Dec 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Louis J. Hauge, Jr. & the Battle of Okinawa
On this day in 1924, an American hero and a future U.S. Marine is born. Louis J. Hauge, Jr. would give his life in the Battle of Okinawa...
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Dec 12, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Donald Ballard's Heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1945, a hero is born. Donald “Doc” Ballard would enlist in the Navy just after his 20th birthday. By then, he was already...
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Dec 5, 20223 min read
This Day in History: William Barber's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1950, a hero begins a multi-day action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. That conflict has been described as a...
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Nov 29, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Edward Silk's one-man attack in France
On this day in 1944, a hero launches a one-man attack on Germans who were after his company. Amazingly, First Lt. Edward A. Silk survived...
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Nov 23, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Kyle Carpenter, youngest living Medal recipient
On this day in 2010, a hero throws himself on a grenade, saving the life of his fellow Marine. Amazingly, Kyle Carpenter survived that...
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Nov 21, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Captain Ed Freeman's Vietnam helicopter rescue
On this day in 1965, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. At 6 feet, 4 inches, Ed Freeman was initially...
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Nov 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Pascal Poolaw, “warrior in uniform.”
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a nomination for the Medal of Honor. Pascal Poolaw never received...
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Nov 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Double Medal of Honor
On this day in 1918, two heroes engage in an action that would earn each the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Jesse Funk and Pfc. Charles Barger were...
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Oct 31, 20224 min read
This Day in History: One Medal of Honor recipient saves another
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL saves his senior officer from almost certain death. He would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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Oct 31, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Ernest Evans & his “fighting ship”
On this day in 1944, a United States Navy officer makes the ultimate sacrifice in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor....
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Oct 25, 20223 min read
This Day in History: William "Wild Bill" Donovan
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William “Wild Bill” Donovan had already earned...
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Oct 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: “I’m not Superman. I was just a guy doing his job.”
On this day in 1947, a hero is born. Gary Wetzel would join the United States Army soon after his 18th birthday. Was he an unlikely hero?...
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Sep 29, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Delbert Jennings's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1968, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Delbert O. Jennings had rescued 8 men from behind enemy lines in Vietnam—to say...
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Sep 19, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Brian Buker saves his men in Vietnam
On this day in 2010, a family donates a Medal of Honor to a high school in Maine. Sergeant Brian Buker’s alma mater, Lawrence High...
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Sep 15, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Travis Watkins & his bravery in Korea
On this day in 1920, a hero is born. Travis E. Watkins is remembered for his service in the Korean War, but he was a World War II hero as...
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Sep 5, 20223 min read
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