This Day in History: Everett Alvarez, Jr.’s long ordeal in North Vietnam
On this day in 1964, a U.S. Navy pilot arrives at the soon-to-be-infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” LTJG Everett Alvarez, Jr. would spend a...
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- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
This Day in History: David Winder's selflessness in Vietnam
On this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Perhaps some would consider Pfc. David Winder an unlikely hero? As the...
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- Jul 20, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Two Marines and their Medals of Honor
During this week in 1966, two Marines are involved in an action that would ultimately earn them Medals of Honor. The men were then...
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- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
This Day in History: Medal recipient Webster Anderson, “the mainstay of the defense”
On this day in 1933, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Webster Anderson once said that “[p]art of a man’s duty is to continue...
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Ronald Eric Ray’s action against the Viet Cong
On this day in 1966, a United States Army lieutenant leads his company in an action against the Viet Cong. Ronald Eric Ray would receive...
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- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Milton “Skipper” Olive makes the ultimate sacrifice
On this day in 1966, the Medal of Honor is posthumously awarded to Pfc. Milton “Skipper” Olive III. He was the first black soldier to...
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- Apr 8, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Gary Littrell’s four demanding days in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, an Army Ranger concludes an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that...
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- Mar 9, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Bennie Adkins, the Battle of A Shau, and his Medal of Honor
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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- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Levitow & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, Airman First Class John Levitow becomes the lowest ranking Air Force member ever to earn a Medal of Honor. He was...
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- Feb 10, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Baca's heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Fourth Class John Baca must have...
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- Dec 18, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Harvey “Barney” Barnum’s Medal of Honor
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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- Nov 21, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Operation Ivory Coast tries (and fails) to rescue Vietnam POWs
On this day in 1970, the United States tries—and fails—to rescue POWs being held near Hanoi, Vietnam. What a disappointment! Preparations...
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- Oct 17, 2019
- 2 min
This Day in History: James H. Monroe’s bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1944, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Exactly 24 years later, James H. Monroe was awarded the Medal on what...
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- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: MOH recipient Jay Vargas leads an attack on Dai Do
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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- Feb 9, 2019
- 2 min
This Day in History: Lance Corporal William Prom & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, a United States Marine is ambushed—but goes down fighting! Lance Corporal William R. Prom would be posthumously...
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- Jan 30, 2019
- 2 min
This Day in History: Roger Donlon’s heroism at Nam Dong
On this day in 1934, a future army captain and Medal of Honor recipient is born. Would you believe that Roger Donlon almost wasn’t in the...
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- Jan 9, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Charles Kettles performs a stunning helicopter rescue
On this day in 1930, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Charles Kettles was the son of a man who’d served as a pilot in both...
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- Jan 6, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Patrick Henry Brady’s daring Vietnam rescues
On this day in 1968, a United States Army helicopter pilot engages in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor....
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