Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1973: "In the Name of the Congress of the United States."U.S. Government Printing Office, 1973 - 1231 páginas |
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... grenade fell from its carrier and struck a rock , igniting the detonator . Several men close the the grenade at the time were in danger . Corporal Truesdale , who was several yards away , could easily have sought cover and safety for ...
... grenade fell from its carrier and struck a rock , igniting the detonator . Several men close the the grenade at the time were in danger . Corporal Truesdale , who was several yards away , could easily have sought cover and safety for ...
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... grenade into the nest , destroyed the gun and killed three Germans . Discovering a second machinegun 20 yards to the right on a higher terrace , he moved under intense enemy fire to a point within a few yards and threw a second grenade ...
... grenade into the nest , destroyed the gun and killed three Germans . Discovering a second machinegun 20 yards to the right on a higher terrace , he moved under intense enemy fire to a point within a few yards and threw a second grenade ...
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... grenades , and , holding one in each hand , rushed the enemy - held building , hurling his missiles just as the enemy threw a potato masher grenade at him . In the triple explosion the Germans . were wiped out and Lieutenant Burke was ...
... grenades , and , holding one in each hand , rushed the enemy - held building , hurling his missiles just as the enemy threw a potato masher grenade at him . In the triple explosion the Germans . were wiped out and Lieutenant Burke was ...
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... grenade - throwing distance , he hurled his grenades at the pillbox open- ing in the face of intense enemy fire which wounded him mortally . Undaunted , he gathered his strength and continued his grenade attack until one entered and ...
... grenade - throwing distance , he hurled his grenades at the pillbox open- ing in the face of intense enemy fire which wounded him mortally . Undaunted , he gathered his strength and continued his grenade attack until one entered and ...
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... grenade , cooly advanced alone to the hostile pillboxes . Hurling his one grenade at the enemy in sud- den , swift attack , he quickly withdrew , returned to his own lines for additional grenades and again advanced , attacked , and ...
... grenade , cooly advanced alone to the hostile pillboxes . Hurling his one grenade at the enemy in sud- den , swift attack , he quickly withdrew , returned to his own lines for additional grenades and again advanced , attacked , and ...
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Página 666 - His exceptional valor, fortitude and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of withering enemy fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Página 469 - Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy at Culis, Bataan Province, PI, January 16, 1942.
Página 663 - CITATION : For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as...
Página 547 - His daring and forceful leadership and his valiant fighting spirit in the face of terrific opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Página 668 - Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on October 28, 1944, near St.
Página 531 - For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Altavilla, Italy, 13 September 1943.
Página 12 - That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to present, in the name of Congress, a medal of honor to any person who, while In the naval service of the United States, shall, In action involving actual conflict with the enemy, distinguish himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty and without detriment to the mission of his command or the command to which attached.
Página 719 - Congress to a person who, while a member of the armed forces, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty...
Página 1 - States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party (figure 1).
Página 779 - ... sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the United States naval service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.