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Oct. 22, 2024

US Navy CDR John Balch: Medal of Honor Recipient WWI

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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Oct. 21, 2024

US Army SGT Candelario Garcia: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: Sergeant Candelario Garcia distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an acting Team Leader for Company B, 1st Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Brigade,1st Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Lai Khe,…

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Oct. 19, 2024

US Air Force Col James Kasler: Air Force Cross Recipient Vietnam War

Air Force Cross Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Major James Helms Kasler, United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed…

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Oct. 18, 2024

US Marine Corps Col Archie Van Winkle: Medal of Honor Recipient Korean War

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 platoon sergeant in company B, in action against enemy aggressor forces. Immediately rallying the men in his area after a fanatical and numerically superior…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Bombs Over Ploesti: WWII’s Most Daring Air Raid

In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the dramatic story of Operation Tidal Wave, one of the most daring and dangerous air raids of World War II. On August 1, 1943, 177 B-24 Liberators launched from Allied bases in North Africa to strike the heavily fortified Ploesti…

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Oct. 17, 2024

US Navy CAPT Thomas Kelley: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the afternoon while serving as commander of River Assault Division 152 during combat operations against enemy aggressor forces. Lt. Comdr. (then Lt.) Kelley was in charge of…

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Oct. 16, 2024

US Army CSM Paul Huff: Medal of Honor Recipient WWII

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidiity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, in action on 8 February 1944, near Carano, Italy. Cpl. Huff volunteered to lead a six-man patrol with the mission of determining the location and strength of an enemy unit…

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Oct. 16, 2024

US Army 1LT Gary Miller: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Miller, Infantry, Company A, was serving as a platoon leader at night when his company ambushed a hostile force infiltrating from Cambodian sanctuaries. After…

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Oct. 15, 2024

US Army Air Forces COL John Kane: Medal of Honor Recipient WWII

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry in action and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 1 August 1943. On this date he led the third element of heavy bombardment aircraft in a mass low-level bombing attack against the vitally important…

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Oct. 14, 2024

US Marine Corps PFC Franklin Sigler: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient at Iwo Jima

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 the 2d Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands on…

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Oct. 13, 2024

US Navy LT John Finn: The First Medal of Honor Recipient of WWII

Listen to his full story here: https://youtu.be/ZLeDoytgLh4 Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism distinguished service, and devotion above and beyond the call of duty. During the first attack by Japanese airplanes on the Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, on 7 December 1941, Lt. (then A.C.O.M.) Finn promptly secured and…

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Oct. 12, 2024

US Air Force Lt Col Leo Thorsness: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. As pilot of an F-105 aircraft, Lt. Col. Thorsness was on a surface-to-air missile suppression mission over North Vietnam. Lt. Col. Thorsness and his wingman attacked…

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Oct. 11, 2024

US Army CSM Franklin Miller: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Visit My Medic to purchase the best first aid kits on the market. Find all current deals here https: https://alnk.to/7qkLVne In this episode of Duty & Valor, we spotlight the incredible story of Command Sergeant Major Franklin D. Miller, a Green Beret who was awarded the Medal of Honor for…

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Oct. 11, 2024

US Army SSG David Bleak: Medal of Honor Korean War

Medal of Honor Citation: Sgt. Bleak, a member of the medical company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. As a medical aidman, he volunteered to accompany a reconnaissance patrol committed to engage the enemy and capture…

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Oct. 10, 2024

US Army MSG Juan Negrón: Medal of Honor Recipient Korean War

Medal of Honor Citation: Sergeant Juan E. Negron distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company L, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kalma-Eri, Korea on April 28,…

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Oct. 9, 2024

US Army Air Forces SSG Maynard Smith: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. The aircraft of which Sgt. Smith was a gunner was subjected to intense enemy antiaircraft fire and determined fighter airplane attacks while returning from a mission over enemy-occupied continental Europe on 1…

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Oct. 8, 2024

US Marine Corps PFC Oscar Austin: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

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 an assistant machine gunner with Company E, in connection with operations against enemy forces. During the early morning hours Pfc. Austin's observation post was subjected…

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Oct. 7, 2024

US Army Air Forces CAPT Harl Pease: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy on 6-7 August 1942. When one engine of the bombardment airplane of which he was a pilot failed during a bombing mission over New Guinea, Capt. Pease was forced…

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Oct. 6, 2024

US Navy HM3 Edward Benfold: Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in operations against enemy aggressor forces. When his company was subjected to heavy artillery and mortar barrages, followed by a determined assault during the hours of darkness…

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Oct. 5, 2024

US Army TSGT Forrest Everhart: WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Medal of Honor Citation: He commanded a platoon that bore the brunt of a desperate enemy counterattack near Korling, France, before dawn on 12 November 1944. When German tanks and self-propelled guns penetrated his left flank and overwhelming infantry forces threatened to overrun the one remaining machine-gun in that section,…

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Oct. 4, 2024

US Navy LT Michael Thornton: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Please support today's sponsor and visit My Medic to purchase the best first aid kits on the market. Find all current deals here https: https://alnk.to/7qkLVne In this episode of Duty & Valor, we honor the extraordinary bravery of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Thornton, whose heroic actions during a dangerous mission…

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Oct. 4, 2024

US Marine Corps PSgt Joseph Julian: 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 as a P/Sgt. Serving with the 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano…

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Oct. 3, 2024

US Army CPL Benito Martinez: Medal of Honor Recipient Korean War

Medal of Honor Citation: Cpl. Martinez, a machine gunner with Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While manning a listening post forward of the main line of resistance, his position was attacked by a…

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Oct. 2, 2024

US Air Force Capt Lance Sijan: POW & Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Citation: While on a flight over North Vietnam, Capt. Sijan ejected from his disabled aircraft and successfully evaded capture for more than six weeks. During this time, he was seriously injured and suffered from shock and extreme weight loss due to lack of food. After being captured…

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