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WWII Episodes

Feb. 10, 2025

US Navy HA1c Robert Bush: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

At just 18 years old, Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class Robert Bush displayed extraordinary courage during the Battle of Okinawa. While under relentless enemy fire, he tended to a wounded Marine officer, all while fending ...

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Jan. 13, 2025

US Army Air Forces / Air Force Lt Col Edward Michael: Medal of Honor …

Send us a text In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary courage of Lieutenant Colonel Edward S. Michael, a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot and Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. On April 11, 1944, …

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Oct. 28, 2024

US Army 1LT Pascal Poolaw: Our Nation's Most Decorated Native America…

Send us a text In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the life and legacy of 1LT Pascal Poolaw, Sr., the most decorated Native American soldiers in U.S. Army history. A member of the Kiowa Tribe, Poolaw served …

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Sept. 30, 2024

US Army COL Ruby Bradley an "Angel in Fatigues"

Send us a text In this episode, we honor the life and service of U.S. Army Colonel Ruby Bradley, one of the most decorated women in American military history. From her courageous actions as a combat nurse during World War …

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Sept. 23, 2024

US Marine Corps MajGen Merritt Edson: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a text In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the remarkable life of Major General Merritt "Red Mike" Edson, a Marine Corps legend whose leadership and bravery during World War II saw him being awarded …

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Sept. 16, 2024

US Navy RADM Bruce McCandless: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a text In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life of Rear Admiral Bruce McCandless, a hero of the Pacific Theater during World War II. When the USS San Francisco faced near destruction during …

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Sept. 2, 2024

US Army SFC Edward Carter Jr.: Medal of Honor Recipient WWII

Send us a text Visit Amazon to purchase The Cappy (12 Pack) : https://a.co/d/0jh0HP0r Richard Sherman's book Home: Remembering The Military Heroes Who Never Returned can be purchased at: www.neverhomeheroes.com In this episod...

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Aug. 19, 2024

US Army Air Forces BG Kenneth Walker the "Enlisted Man's General" WWI…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Duty & Valor, we take a deep dive into the extraordinary life and service of Brigadier General Kenneth N. Walker, a visionary leader whose bold actions helped shape the future of …

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Aug. 12, 2024

US Army MSG Llewellyn Chilson: One of the most decorated WWII soldiers

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the remarkable story of Llewellyn Chilson, one of World War II’s most decorated soldiers. From his humble beginnings in Ohio to his heroic actions on …

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Aug. 5, 2024

US Army MG William Wild Bill" Donovan: Medal of Honor of Honor Recipi…

Send us a Text Message. On this week’s episode of Duty & Valor, you’ll hear the story of William "Wild Bill" Donovan, the man who shaped the future of American intelligence. Dive into the incredible life of this war hero, …

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July 8, 2024

US Navy LCDR Butch O'Hare: WII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, you'll hear the story of, Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare. Discover the incredible story behind O'Hare's legendary bravery on February 20, 1942, ...

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June 10, 2024

US Army 1SG Leonard Funk: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the extraordinary heroics of US Army 1st Sergeant Leonard Funk Jr., a true American hero of World War II. Discover how Funk's indomitable spirit and …

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May 20, 2024

US Army LTC Ernest Childers: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Send us a Text Message. Discover the true story of Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Childers, a Native American hero whose bravery and leadership during World War II earned him the Medal of Honor. In this episode, we delve into the...

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May 6, 2024

Medal of Honor Recipient US Air Force General James "Jimmy" Doolittle

This episode tells about the life of James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, an American icon who embodied the spirit of aviation. We'll explore his early days as a daredevil pilot breaking speed records, then delve into his pivotal role...

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March 11, 2024

US Army Air Forces Col. Bruce Carr: The Remarkable Escape Story durin…

Colonel Bruce Carr wasn't just a fighter pilot, he was a master of defying odds. This episode dives into the incredible true story of how he evaded capture after being shot down, then stole a German plane to escape. We'll …

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