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July 27, 2024

US Army CPT Florent Groberg: Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Recipient: Captain Florent A. Groberg distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,…

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July 26, 2024

US Army 1LT Vernon Baker: Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 5 and 6 April 1945. At 0500 hours on 5 April 1945,…

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July 26, 2024

US Marine Corps Maj Kurt Chew-Een Lee: Courageous Leadership During The Korean War

In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Kurt Chew-Een Lee, the first Asian American officer in the United States Marine Corps. Lee's journey is one of breaking barriers, defying odds, and exemplifying true courage and leadership in the face of overwhelming adversity.…

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July 25, 2024

US Navy LTJG John Koelsch: Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a Navy helicopter rescue unit. Although darkness was rapidly approaching when information was received that a marine aviator had been shot down and was trapped…

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July 24, 2024

US Coast Guard SA William Flores: Coast Guard Medal Recipient

Coast Guard Medal Citation: Seaman Apprentice FLORES is cited for heroism on the evening of 28 January 1980 while serving onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BLACKTHORN. Immediately after the collision between SS CAPRICORN and USCGC BLACKTHORN near the entrance to Tampa Bay, Florida, BLACKTHORN rolled to port and capsized before…

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July 23, 2024

US Marine Corps Col Justice Chambers: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

*This video was rerecorded to correct an error on the first video about Col Chambers. Medal of Honor Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the 3d Assault Battalion Landing Team, 25th Marines, 4th…

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July 22, 2024

US Army COL Ruby Bradley: A legacy of courage and selflessness

As a battlefield nurse in the Philippines during World War II, Colonel Ruby Bradley was captured by the Japanese and held as a prisoner of war for over three years. Despite harsh conditions, she continued to care for fellow prisoners and even risked her life to smuggle medicine. In the…

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July 21, 2024

US Air Force Brig. Gen. George Day: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: On 26 August 1967, Col. Day was forced to eject from his aircraft over North Vietnam when it was hit by ground fire. His right arm was broken in three places, and his left knee was badly sprained. He was immediately captured by hostile forces and…

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July 20, 2024

US Army PFC Ross McGinnis: Medal of Honor Recipient Operation Iraqi Freedom

Medal of Honor Citation: Private First Class Ross A. McGinnis distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an M2 .50-caliber Machine Gunner, 1st Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, in connection with combat operations against an armed…

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July 19, 2024

US Army COL David Hackworth: A Story of Combat and Courage

In this episode of the Duty & Valor, we delve into the extraordinary life of Colonel David Hackworth, one of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. history. From his daring enlistment at the age of 15 to his heroic service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Hackworth's career was marked…

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July 19, 2024

US Navy HM3 Wayne Caron: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as platoon corpsman with Company K, during combat operations against enemy forces. While on a sweep through an open rice field, HC3c. Caron's unit started receiving…

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July 18, 2024

US Army SFC William Sitman: Medal of Honor Recipient during the Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: Sfc. Sitman distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. Sfc. Sitman, a machine-gun section leader of Company M, was attached to Company I, under attack by a numerically superior…

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July 17, 2024

US Marine Corps SgtMaj John Canley: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division from 31 January to 6 February 1968, in…

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July 16, 2024

US Army Air Forces Maj Horace Carswell: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: He piloted a B-24 bomber in a one-plane strike against a Japanese convoy in the South China Sea on the night of 26 October 1944. Taking the enemy force of 12 ships escorted by at least two destroyers by surprise, he made one bombing run at…

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July 15, 2024

US Army CPL Joe Baldonado: Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: Corporal Joe R. Baldonado distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an acting machinegunner in 3d Squad, 2d Platoon, Company B, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kangdong, Korea…

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July 13, 2024

US Navy HM1 Robert Bush: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as medical corpsman with a rifle company, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu Islands, 2 May 1945. Fearlessly braving the fury of artillery,…

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July 12, 2024

US Air Force Lt Col Gerald Young: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

Join us as we delve into the extraordinary story of Lt. Col. Gerald Young, a true American hero who displayed unparalleled courage during the Vietnam War. On November 9, 1967, as a rescue helicopter pilot, Young flew through intense enemy fire to save a pinned-down Special Forces team. Despite his…

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July 12, 2024

US Army SSG Edward Carter Jr: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Edward A. Carter, Jr. Distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 23 March 1945. At approximately 0830 hours, 23 March 1945, near Speyer, Germany, the…

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July 11, 2024

US Air Force Lt Col George Davis: Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: Maj. Davis distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of four F-86 Saberjets on a combat aerial patrol mission near the Manchurian border, Maj. Davis' element leader ran out…

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July 10, 2024

US Marine Corps Cpl Jason Dunham: Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004,…

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July 9, 2024

US Coast Guard PO3 Nathan Bruckenthal Selfless Sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom

On April 24, 2004, United States Coast Guard Petty Officer Nathan Bruckenthal, was engaged in a maritime interception operation in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the early evening, a suspicious dhow was observed approaching a coalition oil platform. Not heeding directions, a boarding group boarded…

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July 8, 2024

US Army Air Forces 1LT Donald Gott & 2LT William Metzger: WW II Medal of Honor Recipients

LT Gott's Medal of Honor Citation: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/donald-j-gott LT William Metzger Jr.'s Medal of Honor Citation: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/william-e-metzger-jr Please view our other video to learn about our Medal of Honor heroes. Photos Courtesy Wikimedia Commons 🎵 Music by https://pixabay.com/users/alex_makemusic-24186663/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMN1lzlPAu16EUXJlHOj2w/join Copyright © 2024 Duty…

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July 7, 2024

US Army CPL Clair Goodblood: Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: Cpl. Goodblood, a member of Company D, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations. Cpl. Goodblood, a machine gunner, was attached to Company…

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July 5, 2024

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

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, when he single-handedly defended the USS Lexington from a squadron of enemy bombers. With only a handful of bullets…

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