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After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...
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Critics say Medal of Honor museum shortchanges airman’s achievements
More than 24,000 people have signed the Change.org petition requesting that the museum add Chapman’s story to approximately ...
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Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men
Craig’s response was to signal his men back to the modest cover of the hill crest while he advanced, firing his carbine to ...
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This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew
On the night of Feb. 24, 1969, Airman 1st Class Levitow was serving as the loadmaster aboard an AC-47, codename “Spooky 71,” ...
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Funeral, interment of American hero, Medal of Honor recipient at West Point
Friends and family, including 85 members of the Army West Point Swim Team, three Medal of Honor recipients and the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), were in ...
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National Medal of Honor Museum exhibit reignites Air Force-Navy SEAL debate
The Arlington museum’s exhibits restarted a dispute over two Medal of Honor stories. Here’s how officials picked which heroes to spotlight.
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Local veteran receives Medal of Honor
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to Specialist Fourth Class Kenneth ... of Fame for Valor and Military Bravery on May 7, 2010. He was also inducted as a Distinguished Member of ...
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After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
Vernon Baker finally received a Medal of Honor for his heroism during World ... After a long struggle with cancer, Baker died July 13, 2010, at 90 years old in St. Maries, Idaho.