Duty & Valor - Military Stories of Courage and Sacrifice

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Feb. 17, 2024

USMC SgtMaj Ernest Janson: WWI Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

*AKA Charles F. Hoffman during WWI. Navy Medal of Honor Citation: Navy Medal of Honor: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918. Immediately after the company to which GSgt. Janson belonged had reached its…

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Feb. 16, 2024

US Navy CDR John Balch: WWI Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, in action at Vierzy, on 19 July 1918. Balch unhesitatingly and fearlessly exposed himself to terrific machine-gun and high-explosive fire to succor the…

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Feb. 16, 2024

US Army Air Service 2ndLt. Frank Luke Jr.: WWI Medal of Honor Recipient #history #podcast #usa

Known as "The Arizona Balloon Buster," Frank Luke Jr.'s fearless exploits in the skies above the battlefields of Europe have left an indelible mark on history. From his daring aerial dogfights to his unparalleled courage in the face of overwhelming odds, discover the extraordinary story of this legendary fighter pilot.…

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Feb. 15, 2024

US Army MSG Leroy Petry: Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action…

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Feb. 14, 2024

US Army SGT John Latham: WWI Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: Becoming separated from their platoon by a smoke barrage, Sgt. Latham, Sgt. Alan L. Eggers, and Cpl. Thomas E. O'shea took cover in a shellhole well within the enemy lines. Upon hearing a call for help from an American tank which had became disabled 30 yards…

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Feb. 13, 2024

USMC Cpl. Joseph Vittori: Sacrifice at Hill 749 During the Korean War #shorts #usa #history

Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/nXYgzHXyQy0 Dive into the extraordinary story of USMC Cpl. Joseph Vittori, a young Marine who defied impossible odds in the brutal Korean War. Witness his unparalleled courage as he charges enemy lines, single-handedly defends a critical position, and makes the ultimate sacrifice to save…

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Feb. 12, 2024

US Marine Corps LtCol Kenneth Walsh: Enlisted man to Medal of Honor Aviator #shorts #history #usa

Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/BE55XUygpJo From his humble beginnings as a mechanic to his rise as a top fighter ace, Lt. Col. Walsh's journey is one of unwavering determination and exceptional bravery. Witness his daring missions in the Pacific Theater, where he faced overwhelming odds and turned the…

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Feb. 11, 2024

US Navy LCDR William Hall: Medal of Honor Aviator of WWII #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: For extreme courage and conspicuous heroism in combat above and beyond the call of duty as pilot of a scouting plane in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. In a resolute and determined attack on 7 May,…

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Feb. 10, 2024

US Marine Corps PFC Jimmy Wayne Phipps: Vietnam War Medal of Honor #shorts #history #usa

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 combat engineer with Company B in connection with combat operations against the enemy. Pfc. Phipps was a member of a two-man combat engineer demolition…

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Feb. 9, 2024

US Air Force Col Merlyn Dethlefsen: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: Maj. Dethlefsen was one of a flight of F-105 aircraft engaged in a fire suppression mission designed to destroy a key antiaircraft defensive complex containing surface-to-air missiles (SAM), an exceptionally heavy concentration of antiaircraft artillery, and other automatic weapons. The defensive network was situated to dominate…

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Feb. 9, 2024

US Marine Corps LtCol Kenneth Walsh: Enlisted man to Medal of Honor Aviator #podcast #history #usa

From his humble beginnings as a mechanic to his rise as a top fighter ace, Lt. Col. Walsh's journey is one of unwavering determination and exceptional bravery. Witness his daring missions in the Pacific Theater, where he faced overwhelming odds and turned the tide of battle. Discover the incredible acts…

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Feb. 8, 2024

US Army SSG Edward Carter Jr: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

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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Feb. 7, 2024

US Marine Corps Cpl David Champagne: Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

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 fire team leader of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces. Advancing with his platoon in the initial assault of the company against…

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Feb. 6, 2024

US Army Air Corps Brig Gen Kenneth Walker: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous leadership above and beyond the call of duty involving personal valor and intrepidity at an extreme hazard to life. As commander of the 5th Bomber Command during the period from 5 September 1942 to 5 January 1943, Brig. Gen. Walker repeatedly accompanied his units…

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Feb. 5, 2024

US Army 2nd Lt Patrick Regan: WWI Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: While leading his platoon against a strong enemy machine-gun nest which had held up the advance of two companies, 2d Lt. Regan divided his men into three groups, sending one group to either flank, and he himself attacking with an automatic rifle team from the front.…

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Feb. 4, 2024

US Navy HC2c David Ray: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

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 HC2c. with Battery D, 2d Battalion, at Phu Loc 6, near An Hoa. During the early morning hours, an estimated battalion-size enemy force launched…

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Feb. 3, 2024

US Marine Corps PFC Raymond Clausen: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

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 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 during operations against enemy forces. Participating in a helicopter rescue mission to extract elements of a platoon which had inadvertently…

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Feb. 2, 2024

US Army SSG Marcario Garcia: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/XJhhZ3h4TUc Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Staff Sergeant Marcario Garcia, a true American hero and the first Mexican immigrant to be awarded the Medal of Honor. From his humble beginnings in Mexico to the intense battlegrounds of World War…

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Feb. 2, 2024

US Army SSG Marcario Garcia: Medal of Honor Recipient during WWII #podcast #history #usa

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Staff Sergeant Marcario Garcia, a true American hero and the first Mexican immigrant to be awarded the Medal of Honor. From his humble beginnings in Mexico to the intense battlegrounds of World War II, Garcia's journey is one of selfless…

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Feb. 1, 2024

US Army Maj Charles Kettles: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: Major Charles S. Kettles distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Flight Commander, 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light}, 14th Combat Aviation Battalion, Americal Division near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam. On 15 May 1967, Major Kettles, upon learning that an airborne infantry unit…

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Jan. 31, 2024

US Air Force CMSgt Richard Etchberger: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient #shorts #history #usa

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Chief Etchberger and his team of technicians were manning a top secret defensive position at Lima Site 85 when the base was overrun by an enemy…

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Jan. 30, 2024

US Marine Corps Col William Barber: Heroic Leadership during the Korean War #shorts #history #usa

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 Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 28 November to 2 December…

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Jan. 29, 2024

US Army SSG Jack Pendleton & His Selfless Courage during WWII #shorts #history #usa

Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/ipZJ7bQpbbw On October 12, 1944 Jack and the other men of Company I faced a heavily defended German machine gun position that was inflicting heavy casualties on the advancing Americans. Ssg Pendleton volunteered to lead a squad on an attack on that position. He…

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Jan. 28, 2024

US Navy HA Robert Bush: Selfless Heroism during WWII #shorts #history #usa

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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