This Day in History: Sammy L. Davis's heroism
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Sammy L. Davis has been called the “real Forrest...
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Oct 223 min read
This Day in History: Milton “Skipper” Olive's sacrifice
On this day in 1965, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Milton “Skipper” Olive III would become the...
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Oct 153 min read
This Day in History: A former POW receives his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1973, the Medal of Honor is presented to Air Force pilot Leo K. Thorsness. His Medal had been delayed for years. It...
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Aug 263 min read
This Day in History: Nicky Bacon's Medal
On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. When Nicky Daniel Bacon saw the large enemy...
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Aug 83 min read
This Day in History: Steven Bennett's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1974, a hero’s family accepts the Medal of Honor on his behalf. “He was a fine young fella,” Steven Bennett’s uncle would...
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Jul 153 min read
This Day in History: Two Marines and their Medals of Honor
On this day in 1966, two Marines are involved in an action that would ultimately earn them Medals of Honor. The men were then serving...
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Jul 113 min read
This Day in History: Robert L. Howard and his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1939, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Robert L. Howard would become one of the most highly decorated veterans...
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May 303 min read
This Day in History: Robert Foley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Robert F. Foley originally thought he’d be a basketball star. After all, he had 15 offers to play...
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May 203 min read
This Day in History: Frankie Molnar's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps Frankie Molnar was destined to be a...
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May 133 min read
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 132 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 63 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 23 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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Mar 223 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 193 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 103 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 83 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 63 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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Feb 263 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 233 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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