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Rank: Specialist Fifth Class Conflict/Era: Vietnam War Unit/Command: Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division; Military Service Branch: U.S. Army Medal of Honor Action Date: January 15, 1968
When President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to the late Sgt. Henry Johnson, a World War I hero, it was accepted by the senior enlisted soldier in the New York National Guard on The Navy's leading ace, David McCampbell, was the only carrier pilot other than Ed O'Hare to win the Medal of Honor. Also defending his carrier, on October 24, 1944 he shot down nine Japanese aircraft. He also provided outstanding leadership to VF-15 and the entire Air Group 15, which he commanded.
On Oct. 31, 1969, more than two years after his death, Barker's family accepted the Medal of Honor on behalf of the young Marine during a White House ceremony held by Vice President Spiro Agnew
Edward Allen Carter Jr. (May 26, 1916 – January 30, 1963) was a United States Army sergeant first class who was wounded in action during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for his actions on March 23, 1945, near Speyer, Germany. [1] [2]
Medal of Honor Action Place: near Ben Tre City, Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
By Chad Stewart. He had to wait 52 years, but Vernon Baker finally got what he deserved. When President Bill Clinton clasped the Medal of Honor around Baker’s neck in the East Room of the White House on January 13, 1997, a lone tear rolling down the recipient’s cheek punctuated a distinguished Army career. As we add these three new names to our nation’s roll of honor, I also want to recognize previous Medal of Honor recipients who are here today to honor their brothers in arms: Matthew Williams V37S.
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