Bravery in Burma: Despite being rendered blind by the Japanese, this soldier fought onMarching 200 miles inside northern Burma and determined to cut off the enemy, 1st Lt. Jack L. Knight made the ultimate sacrifice. By Jon Guttman5 days ago
Vietnam War hero of Dong Ha Bridge to be awarded the Medal of HonorPresident Donald Trump is set to posthumously award Marine Col. John Ripley the Medal of Honor on June 18 in a White House ceremony. By Claire Barrett6 days ago
Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall, whose heroism was chronicled in ‘We Were Soldiers Once,’ dies at 93Ret. Col. Bruce Crandall received the Medal of Honor for repeatedly flying his helicopter into intense enemy fire to evacuate dozens of wounded troops.By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
Marines now eligible for Mexican Border Defense MedalMarines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal. By Eve Sampson5 weeks ago
This WWI soldier saved two men from a burning tank with his bare handsWith his green unit "loaned" to the Australians, Reidar Waaler proved that bravery made up for lack of battle experience. By Jon Guttman2 months ago
Army veteran tasked with prosecuting Nazi death squads awarded Congressional Gold MedalBen Ferencz was just 27 with no previous trial experience when he became chief prosecutor in one of the most significant murder trials in history.By Claire Barrett2 months ago