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 gave his life to ensure his men…
Medal of Honor Citation: Pvt. Bart, being on duty as a company runner, when the advance was held up by machine-gun fire voluntarily picked up an automatic rifle, ran out ahead of the line, and silenced a hostile machine-gun nest, killing the German gunners. The advance then continued, and when…
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…
Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 28 October 1944, near St. Die, France. When his company was stopped in its effort to drive through the Mortagne Forest to reopen the supply line to the…
Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism as a pilot of a seaplane on 21 August 1918, when with three other planes Ens. Hammann took part in a patrol and attacked a superior force of enemy land planes. In the course of the engagement which followed, the plane of Ens.…
Medal of Honor Citation: With the remark "I will get them," Sgt. Gregory seized a rifle and a trench mortar shell, which he used as a hand grenade, left his detachment of the trench-mortar platoon, and advancing ahead of the infantry, captured a machine gun and three of the enemy.…
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 sergeant of Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, during the battle for enemy Japanese-held Saipan, Marianas Islands on 16 June 1944. Cut…
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…
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 his brothers-in-arms. This episode explores: The harrowing…
Medal of Honor Citation: Pfc. Bennett, a member of company B, 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. At approximately 0200 hours, two enemy battalions swarmed up…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/JYbgW3n3JHo US Navy Lieutenant Albert David wasn't your typical war hero. He was a humble engineer thrust into the heart of an unthinkable mission: capturing a German U-boat at sea. In the vast expanse of the Atlantic, during the heat of World War II,…
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…
Medal of Honor Citation: For exceptionally meritorious service and extraordinary heroism while attached to Squadron C, 1st Marine Aviation Force, in France. Second Lt. Talbot participated in numerous air raids into enemy territory. On 8 October 1918, while on such a raid, he was attacked by nine enemy scouts, and…
Medal of Honor Recipient: He took part in a highly effective attack against vital oil installations in Ploesti on 9 July 1944. Just after "bombs away," the plane received heavy and direct hits from antiaircraft fire. One crewmember was instantly killed and six others severely wounded. The airplane was badly…
Medal of Honor Citation: While an acting squad leader of Company B, 22d Infantry, on 27 November 1944, near Grosshau, Germany, he singlehandedly assaulted two enemy machine-gun emplacements. Attacking prepared positions on a wooded hill, which could be approached only through meager cover, his company was pinned down by intense…
From Depression's shadow, they rose like steel. America's "Greatest Generation," forged in hardship, stepped onto the world stage as WWII's storm engulfed it. Millions, barely men, donned olive drab, trading plows for rifles, the familiar for the foreign. Across frozen beaches, scorching deserts, and churning seas, they charged into the…
US Navy Lieutenant Albert David wasn't your typical war hero. He was a humble engineer thrust into the heart of an unthinkable mission: capturing a German U-boat at sea. In the vast expanse of the Atlantic, during the heat of World War II, David led a daring raid, boarding the…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/aJ3FdxLkG6g Join us as we uncover the awe-inspiring true story of Lieutenant Nathan Gordon, a distinguished United States Navy officer and recipient of the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II. In this episode, we delve into the incredible acts of bravery and…
Full Story At: https://youtu.be/5tXJ7dP319Q In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, listen to the remarkable true story of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez, a United States Army Green Beret who displayed exceptional bravery during the Vietnam War. Despite being grievously injured, Benavidez orchestrated and executed a daring rescue mission,…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/3M5_Z65uLaE In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, delve into the compelling true story of Signalman First Class Douglas Munro, the only member of the United States Coast Guard to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Munro's heroic actions during the Battle…
Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism in the presence of the enemy on the occasion of the torpedoing of the Cassin, 15 October 1917. While the Cassin was searching for the submarine, Ingram sighted the torpedo coming, and realizing that it might strike the ship aft in the vicinity…
Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/0yB4nUXW7xw Colonel Jay R. Vargas dedicated his life to the United States Marine Corps. His defining moment came during the Vietnam War's Battle of Dai Do in 1968, where he served as a company commander. Vargas displayed exceptional leadership and courage, earning him the…
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 machine gunner with Company C, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces. Early in the morning Pfc. Jenkins' 12-man reconnaissance team…
Silver Star Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, United States Army, for exceptionally valorous achievement during combat operations in…