Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Bronze Star Medal. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Johnston in action against major units of the enemy Japanese fleet during the battle off Samar on 25 October 1944.

Williams was the last surviving World War II recipient of the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor. The son of dairy farmers from Quiet Dell, West Virginia, Williams received the

The U.S. government awards the Medal of Honor to individuals who act bravely in combat. The origin of the medal dates back to 1861 when Senator James Grimes submitted a bill to recognize Naval
The complete list of Purple Heart recipients in the Vietnam War, WW2, and other U.S. conflicts. of Honor Medal of Honor About the medal. PURPLE HEART
William Earl Barber (November 30, 1919 – April 19, 2002) was a United States Marine Corps colonel.He fought on Iwo Jima during World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.
Merli, Gino Joseph Scranton, PA World War II Merrifield, James K. Hyde Park, PA Civil War Messerschmidt, Harold Owen Grier City, PA World War II Miller, George W. Philadelphia, PA Indian Campaigns Miller, Hugh Philadelphia, PA Interim Awards 1871-1898
This Memorial Day, The Texan honors the memories of the 20 Texan World War II Medal of Honor recipients who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of their fellow countrymen.

He was the last living World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Learn More. Total Number of Recipients. 3517. Total Number of Living Recipients. 65. Learn Their Stories

Of the 67 living recipients, one earned his Medal of Honor in World War II,four in the Korean War, 47 in the Vietnam War, 13 in the War in Afghanistan, one in the War in Iraq and one in Operation Inherent Resolve. One earned his medal while serving in the U.S. Air Force, 46 in the U.S. Army, 12 in the U.S. Marine Corps, and eight in the U.S. Navy.
Maynard Harrison "Snuffy" Smith (May 19, 1911 – May 11, 1984) was a United States Army Air Forces staff sergeant and aerial gunner aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber in World War II, received the Medal of Honor for his conduct during a bombing mission over France on May 1, 1943. [1] [2] Smith was the first enlisted member of the United
Hershel Woodrow Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, has died, according to the Woody Williams Foundation. He was 98 years old. “Today at 3:15am, Hershel Woodrow "Medal of Honor recipients". World War II (A - F). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on August 17, 2011 "Medal of Honor recipients". World War II (G - L). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008

Aggie Medal Of Honor Recipients Kenya Robinson '20 March 25, 2019 11:33 AM updated: September 26, 2019 11:31 AM Eight Aggie servicemen hold the Medal of Honor—the highest and most prestigious United States military decoration given for valor in action against an enemy force.

Medal of Honor Action Date: April 5 - 6, 1945. Medal of Honor Action Place: Near Castle Aghinolfi, Germany. Citation. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 5 and 6 April 1945.
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