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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... machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impos- sible for his platoon to advance , and had caused the platoon to take cover , Sergeant Adkison alone , with the greatest intrepidity , rushed across the 50 yards of open ground ...
... machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impos- sible for his platoon to advance , and had caused the platoon to take cover , Sergeant Adkison alone , with the greatest intrepidity , rushed across the 50 yards of open ground ...
Página 434
... machinegun nest . He then advanced alone for about 30 yards in the face of 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 ...
... machinegun nest . He then advanced alone for about 30 yards in the face of 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 ...
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... machinegun and high - explosive fire to succor the wounded as they fell in the attack , leaving his dressing station voluntarily and keeping up the work all day and late into the night unceasingly for 16 hours on a field torn by shell ...
... machinegun and high - explosive fire to succor the wounded as they fell in the attack , leaving his dressing station voluntarily and keeping up the work all day and late into the night unceasingly for 16 hours on a field torn by shell ...
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... machinegun fire voluntarily picked up an automatic rifle , ran out ahead of the line , and silenced a hostile machinegun nest , killing the German gunners . The advance then continued , and when it was again hindered shortly afterward ...
... machinegun fire voluntarily picked up an automatic rifle , ran out ahead of the line , and silenced a hostile machinegun nest , killing the German gunners . The advance then continued , and when it was again hindered shortly afterward ...
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... machinegun and shell fire and carried the officer over a mile under machinegun and sniper fire to safety . CANN , TEDFORD H. Rank and organization : Seaman , U.S. Navy . Born : 3 September 1897 , Bridgeport , Conn . Accredited to : New ...
... machinegun and shell fire and carried the officer over a mile under machinegun and sniper fire to safety . CANN , TEDFORD H. Rank and organization : Seaman , U.S. Navy . Born : 3 September 1897 , Bridgeport , Conn . Accredited to : New ...
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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.