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The Coast Guard's only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines
When asked by his commanding officer if the Coast Guardsman was able to go ... his small craft toward the shore," according to his Medal of Honor citation. "As he closed in on the beach, he ...
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The Medal of Honor Recipient Who Took on 5 Tanks in the Philippines – and Won
During World War II, Medal of Honor recipient Dirk Vlug destroyed five enemy tanks in just 30 minutes on Dec. 15, 1944, in ...
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History of The Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for ... Honor have been awarded to members of all DoD services and the Coast Guard. Medals of Honor are awarded sparingly and are bestowed only ...
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This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
Mitchell, commanding general of Marine Air Units in the South Pacific, after being awarded the Medal of Honor on Espirito ... but otherwise he was uninjured. A Coast Guard picket boat rescued ...
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Humanitarian Service Medal for 2017 Relief Efforts
The Humanitarian Service Medal was recently approved for servicemembers, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Reserve components (to include the National Guard) who were physically present during ...
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Critics say Medal of Honor museum shortchanges airman’s achievements
A petition calling for the National Medal of Honor Museum to include a dedicated exhibit for Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman has revived longstanding criticism that the Navy SEAL community ...