Medal of Honor
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Profiles of Valor: LtCol Harold 'Injun Joe' Bauer (USMC)
"His intrepid fighting spirit and distinctive ability as a leader and an airman, exemplified in his splendid record of combat achievement, were vital factors..."
Profiles of Valor: GySgt Charles Hoffman and Cpl Henry Pruitt (USMC)
Two ordinary men faced with extraordinary circumstances summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others.
Profiles of Valor: Chaplain MAJ Charles J. Watters (USA)
"Unarmed and completely exposed, he moved among, as well as in front of, the advancing troops, giving aid to the wounded, assisting in their evacuation, giving words of encouragement, and administering the last rites to the dying."
Profiles of Valor: 'Young Washington' and Red Erwin — The Rest of the Story
"He said to me as I held his Medal of Honor when I was seven years old ... 'freedom isn't free,' and you know he bore the marks of that statement."
Profiles of Valor: LCDR John McCloy (USN)
The recipient of two Medals of Honor and a Navy Cross -- he summoned the greatest measure of courage to place his life in imminent peril to save others.
Profiles of Valor: MAJ Nicholas Dockery (USA)
"Although dazed and wounded himself, he went to the aid of the wounded soldiers who were fully exposed to enemy fire."
Profiles of Valor: COL Robert Howard (USA)
Wounded 14 times and recommended for three Medals of Honor.
Profiles of Valor: LTJG Albert David (USN)
"The first successful boarding and capture of an enemy man-o-war on the high seas by the U.S. Navy since 1815."
Profiles of Valor: SP5 Dwight W. Birdwell (USA)
"His leadership and tenacity under fire inspired the other C Troop soldiers to continue fighting against the superior enemy force, and directly contributed to the enemy's ultimate defeat."
Profiles of Valor: LTC Bruce Crandall (USA)
"I will always be in awe of LTC Bruce Crandall for his extraordinary bravery and brilliant flying skills under the most difficult wartime conditions..."
Profiles of Valor: Matej Kocak and Louis Cukela
Ordinary men faced with extraordinary circumstances — live your life worthy of their sacrifice.
Profiles of Valor: Col John Ripley (USMC)
"When you know you're not going to make it, a wonderful thing happens: You stop being cluttered by the feeling that you're going to save your butt."
National MoH Day Profile of Valor: LtGen James Doolittle (USAF)
"Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us."
Profiles of Valor: LT Vincent R. Capodanno (USN)
In the direct line of fire of an enemy machine gunner positioned approximately 15 yards away, LT Capodanno rushed in a daring attempt to aid and assist the mortally wounded corpsman.
Profiles of Valor: SGT Rodney Evans (USA) and SGT Allen Lynch (USA)
These were ordinary men faced with extraordinary circumstances, who summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others.
Profiles of Valor: MSG Edmonds, CSM Richardson, and SSG Ollis
Three men faced with extraordinary circumstances summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others. Live your life worthy of their sacrifice.
Profiles of Valor: CW5 Eric Slover (USA)
Though badly wounded during Operation Absolute Resolve, Slover's regiment's motto is, "Night Stalkers Don't Quit," and he didn't.
Profiles of Valor: Chaplain CAPT Joseph O'Callahan (USN)
"Serving with courage, fortitude, and deep spiritual strength, [he] inspired the gallant officers and men of the Franklin to fight heroically and with profound faith in the face of almost certain death."
Profiles of Valor: CAPT Williams and SSG Ollis
Ordinary men faced with extraordinary circumstances, they summoned the greatest measure of courage to place their lives in imminent peril to save others.
Profiles of Valor: SGT John Baca (USA)
"I am an ordinary citizen who answered my country's call to duty and performed that duty to the very best of my ability."