Medal of Honor Winners

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Apache, Alchesay, (May 17, 1853 - August 6, 1928). Scout and Medal of Honor recipient. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1875 for his service during the Apache Wars. American Indian Culture, Native American Photos, North American Indians, Native American Tribes, Native American History, American Heritage, Apache Indian, Native Indian, Sioux
Apache, Alchesay, (May 17, 1853 - August 6, 1928). Scout and Medal of Honor recipient. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1875 for his service during the Apache Wars.
Apache Scout Nantaje, Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Action Against Apaches on 12 April 1875. Nantaje holding a M1870 .50-70 rifle with cartridges in his hand. A Smith & Wesson 1st Model American and Bowie knife are on the floor in front of him. Native American Pictures, Native American Art, American Indians, American West, Red Indian, Medal Of Honor Winners, American Indian History, Indian Scout
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Apache Scout Nantaje, Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for Action Against Apaches on 12 April 1875. Nantaje holding a M1870 .50-70 rifle with cartridges in his hand. A Smith & Wesson 1st Model American and Bowie knife are on the floor in front of him.
Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal and combat medic during World War II. He was assigned to a rifle company of the 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division, during the Battle of Okinawa, and became the first of three conscientious objectors to receive the Medal of Honor (the others are Thomas W. Bennett and Joseph G. LaPointe, Jr.). American Soldiers, American Patriot, American Heroes, American History, Harry Truman, Desmond Doss, Conscientious Objector, Medal Of Honor Recipients, Combat Medic
Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal and combat medic during World War II. He was assigned to a rifle company of the 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division, during the Battle of Okinawa, and became the first of three conscientious objectors to receive the Medal of Honor (the others are Thomas W. Bennett and Joseph G. LaPointe, Jr.).
Sergeant William Harvey Carney was the first African American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was born a slave in Norfolk, Virginia, but escaped to Massachusetts like his father through the Underground Railroad. His family later follow http://www.99wtf.net/category/men/ Black History Facts, Black History Month, History Pics, Local History, British History, American Civil War, American Veterans, William Harvey
Sergeant William Harvey Carney was the first African American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was born a slave in Norfolk, Virginia, but escaped to Massachusetts like his father through the Underground Railroad. His family later follow http://www.99wtf.net/category/men/
Michael E Thornton, Navy Seal, who was the only man to be awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing another eventual Medal of Honor recipient, Thomas Norris. Also an original founding member of Seal Team 6. American Pride, Military Service, Military Men, Military History, Military Veterans
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Michael E Thornton, Navy Seal, who was the only man to be awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing another eventual Medal of Honor recipient, Thomas Norris. Also an original founding member of Seal Team 6.
Monsoor, who also served as a Master-at-Arms and Navy SEAL, was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 8, 2008 for his courageous actions in Iraq on Sept. 29, 2006. He was the third recipient for the award for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Iraqi Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Us Navy Seals, Wounded Warrior, Iraq War, Real Hero
Michael Monsoor: SEAL Sacrifices Self to Save Comrades
Monsoor, who also served as a Master-at-Arms and Navy SEAL, was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 8, 2008 for his courageous actions in Iraq on Sept. 29, 2006. He was the third recipient for the award for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Only one Medal of Honor has ever been awarded to a woman: Mary Edwards Walker, a Civil War doctor captured and imprisoned as a spy by the Confederates. Her medal was revoked post war, when the medal criteria were tightened: it could only be awarded to active duty soldiers in battle. Walker, however, refused to give it back. American Women, Medal Honor, Daughter Of The Regiment, Civil War Fashion, Civil War Photos, Prisoners Of War
Mary Edwards Walker
Only one Medal of Honor has ever been awarded to a woman: Mary Edwards Walker, a Civil War doctor captured and imprisoned as a spy by the Confederates. Her medal was revoked post war, when the medal criteria were tightened: it could only be awarded to active duty soldiers in battle. Walker, however, refused to give it back.
In Memory...Soldier, Leslie Sabo, today received a posthumous Medal of Honor for heroic actions in 1970 Cambodia battle during the war in Viet Nam. Beaver County, Vietnam Vets, Vietnam People, United States Army
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In Memory...Soldier, Leslie Sabo, today received a posthumous Medal of Honor for heroic actions in 1970 Cambodia battle during the war in Viet Nam.
Jon Robert Cavaiani – 8/2/43 – 7/29/14 - was a U.S. Army soldier a POW and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War. He died on July 29, 2014 at the age of 70 in Stanford, California Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam War, Military Photos
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Jon Robert Cavaiani – 8/2/43 – 7/29/14 - was a U.S. Army soldier a POW and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War. He died on July 29, 2014 at the age of 70 in Stanford, California
This photo is of Michael R. Blanchfield. He had a Medal of Honor serving as a specialist four in the army. He fought at Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam during July 3, 1969. He was killed because he risked his life and smothered a grenade to protect others lives. Why didn't he run back and grab people instead of taking his life? Binh Dinh Province, Army Medals
This photo is of Michael R. Blanchfield. He had a Medal of Honor serving as a specialist four in the army. He fought at Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam during July 3, 1969. He was killed because he risked his life and smothered a grenade to protect others lives. Why didn't he run back and grab people instead of taking his life?
William Wayne Seay (October 24, 1948 – August 25, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War. United States Armed Forces, United States Military, Military Medals, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Us Army, Military Army, Navy Seals
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William Wayne Seay (October 24, 1948 – August 25, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
John Franklin Baker, Jr. (October 30, 1945 – January 20, 2012) was a United States Army Master Sergeant who served in the Vietnam War and received the Medal of Honor. American Girl, Us Soldiers, Troops, The Fog Of War, Man Of Honour
John Franklin Baker, Jr. (October 30, 1945 – January 20, 2012) was a United States Army Master Sergeant who served in the Vietnam War and received the Medal of Honor.
With Medal of Honor award, family learns WWI hero wasn't kin http://a.msn.com/r/2/BBkCKf9 World War One, First World, Military Award, Henry Johnson, Johnson Johnson
With Medal of Honor award, family learns WWI hero wasn't kin
With Medal of Honor award, family learns WWI hero wasn't kin http://a.msn.com/r/2/BBkCKf9
BMC (later LDCR) John McCloy was awarded the Medal of Honor (2nd award) on 4 December 1915 for heroism in leading three picket launches along the Vera Cruz sea front to draw away enemy fire allowing the rescue of men on the shore. 2) Chief McCloy’s first Medal of Honor award was earned when he was a Coxswain during the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China in June 1900. DIED: May 25, 1945 at the age of 69 Navy Chief Petty Officer, Boxer Rebellion, Coxswain, Lt Commander, Vera Cruz
BMC (later LDCR) John McCloy was awarded the Medal of Honor (2nd award) on 4 December 1915 for heroism in leading three picket launches along the Vera Cruz sea front to draw away enemy fire allowing the rescue of men on the shore. 2) Chief McCloy’s first Medal of Honor award was earned when he was a Coxswain during the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China in June 1900. DIED: May 25, 1945 at the age of 69