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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... intense fire and attacked the nest . With his bayonet he killed five of the enemy , and when it was broken , used the butt of his rifle , capturing 15 prisoners . ALLWORTH , EDWARD C. Rank and organization : Captain , United States Army ...
... intense fire and attacked the nest . With his bayonet he killed five of the enemy , and when it was broken , used the butt of his rifle , capturing 15 prisoners . ALLWORTH , EDWARD C. Rank and organization : Captain , United States Army ...
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... intense fire , he killed the entire crew with hand grenades and his pistol and a little later captured a number of Germans who had taken refuge in a dugout nearby . * DUNN , PARKER F. Rank and organization : Private First Class ...
... intense fire , he killed the entire crew with hand grenades and his pistol and a little later captured a number of Germans who had taken refuge in a dugout nearby . * DUNN , PARKER F. Rank and organization : Private First Class ...
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... intense physical and mental strain , during which Major Miller had led his battalion in the front line of the advance through the forest of Argonne , the enemy was met in a prepared position south of Gesnes . Though almost exhausted ...
... intense physical and mental strain , during which Major Miller had led his battalion in the front line of the advance through the forest of Argonne , the enemy was met in a prepared position south of Gesnes . Though almost exhausted ...
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... intense hostile fire and pain from his deep wound , he held his ground and returned heavy fire . After the attack was repulsed , he remained in his precarious position to repel any sub- sequent assaults instead of returning to the ...
... intense hostile fire and pain from his deep wound , he held his ground and returned heavy fire . After the attack was repulsed , he remained in his precarious position to repel any sub- sequent assaults instead of returning to the ...
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... intense enemy fire to a point within a few yards and threw a second grenade into this position , destroying it and killing two more Germans . The first platoon was then able to advance 150 yards further up the slope to the crest of the ...
... intense enemy fire to a point within a few yards and threw a second grenade into this position , destroying it and killing two more Germans . The first platoon was then able to advance 150 yards further up the slope to the crest of the ...
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1st Marine Division 8th United advance ammunition April artillery assault attack August batteries battle board the U.S.S. Born bravery bunker call of duty Captain Capture of flag casualties charge Citation command Company G comrades conspicuous gallantry Corporal County courage crew Date and place Date of issue emplacement enemy fire enemy force enemy position enemy's Entered service exposed extraordinary heroism February fighting gallantry and intrepidity Gallantry in action German heavy fire highest traditions hostile Infantry Division January Japanese JOHN Rank July June killed Korea March Medal of Honor mortar N.Y. Birth N.Y. Date Naval Service November October Place and date place of birth platoon Private First Class ram Tennessee Rank and organization regiment Republic of Vietnam rescue rifle risk Seaman September Serving on board severely wounded soldiers squad tank troops U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy United States Army United States Cavalry United States Naval voluntarily volunteer weapon yards York Infantry
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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.