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, 2023
- 3 min
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 18, 2023
- 3 min
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 14, 2023
- 3 min
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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- Nov 20, 2023
- 3 min
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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- Oct 9, 2023
- 3 min
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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- Sep 30, 2023
- 3 min
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 19, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Gollie Grant's Navy Cross
On this day in 1966, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Navy Cross. HM2 Gollie L. Grant was then serving in Quang Tri...
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- Aug 21, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Marvin Rex Young's heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1968, a hero puts his life on the line, saving his fellow soldiers. Marvin “Rex” Young would later receive a Medal of...
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- Jul 24, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Richard Pittman's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1966, a United States Marine leaps to the defense of his comrades. Lance Corporal Richard “Rick” Pittman would receive the...
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- Jul 3, 2023
- 2 min
This Day in History: Two American Soldiers & Their Medals of Honor
On this day in 1969, most Americans were preparing to celebrate Independence Day. Our military was not so fortunate. Many of our soldiers...
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- Jun 15, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Thomas Kelley's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in1969, a United States Navy lieutenant engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Kelley had joined...
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- May 17, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Jim Kinsman's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor from President Richard Nixon. Thomas James “Jim” Kinsman was among the few to...
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- May 8, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Miguel Keith's heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Miguel Keith left high school in December 1968,...
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- Apr 10, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Jesus Duran's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Then-Spc4 Jesus S. Duran would survive his...
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- Mar 22, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: David McNerney's Bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1967, a soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. David McNerney came from a long line of...
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- Feb 6, 2023
- 3 min
This Day in History: Johnny Lee Canley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Nevertheless, Johnny Lee Canley didn’t receive...
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- Jan 9, 2023
- 3 min
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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- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
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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- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
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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