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He jumped on a grenade to save his fellow Marines. Amazingly, he lived to tell the story. Honor, Medal Of Honor, Marines, Medals, Grenade, Kellogg, Moh, Save, Monday
Medal of Honor Monday: Allan Kellogg
He jumped on a grenade to save his fellow Marines. Amazingly, he lived to tell the story.
He single-handedly protected a crucial airstrip in the Pacific just when it was needed most.

“He was Knoxville’s own,” Tennessee journalist Kaye Veal wrote in 1985, “and he died, fighting to the end, slinging his rifle like a club at the oncoming wave of Japanese soldiers when he no longer had bullets to fire.” Waves, Tennessee, Troy, Sergeant, Hancock County, Wwii, One Man Standing, Admiralty Islands, Cavalry
Medal of Honor Monday: Troy McGill
He single-handedly protected a crucial airstrip in the Pacific just when it was needed most. “He was Knoxville’s own,” Tennessee journalist Kaye Veal wrote in 1985, “and he died, fighting to the end, slinging his rifle like a club at the oncoming wave of Japanese soldiers when he no longer had bullets to fire.”
On this day in 2007, a hero receives the Medal of Honor.  Bruce P. Crandall waited more than 40 years to receive the honor. “I’m still here,” he joked at the time. “Most of these awards are posthumous, so I can’t complain.” War, British, Vietnam, Country, People, Bruce Perry, Bruce, Crandall, Battle Of Ia Drang
Medal of Honor Monday: Bruce Crandall
On this day in 2007, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Bruce P. Crandall waited more than 40 years to receive the honor. “I’m still here,” he joked at the time. “Most of these awards are posthumous, so I can’t complain.”
Daniel W. Lee, Sr. made a solo attack on the enemy during World War II. He survived the experience and received a Medal of Honor after the war. Unfortunately, he lost a battle with liver cancer in 1985. “Dan was very modest,” his wife told a reporter at the time. “Unless specifically asked, he did not elaborate much about [his Medal].” Atlanta, Man Lee, Heroism, Manning, Daniel, Wife, Tribune, American
Medal of Honor: Daniel W. Lee, Sr.
Daniel W. Lee, Sr. made a solo attack on the enemy during World War II. He survived the experience and received a Medal of Honor after the war. Unfortunately, he lost a battle with liver cancer in 1985. “Dan was very modest,” his wife told a reporter at the time. “Unless specifically asked, he did not elaborate much about [his Medal].”
Garfield M. Langhorn had been in Vietnam for only two months when his heroic act occurred. Like so many in his generation, he’d been drafted into the Army. “I don’t know if he wanted to do what he was doing when he was killed,” his Congressman would later say, “but he served magnificently.” Another Man, Garfield, Heroic, Old Women, Medal Of Honor Recipients, Army
Medal of Honor Monday: Garfield Langhorn
Garfield M. Langhorn had been in Vietnam for only two months when his heroic act occurred. Like so many in his generation, he’d been drafted into the Army. “I don’t know if he wanted to do what he was doing when he was killed,” his Congressman would later say, “but he served magnificently.”
#MedalOfHonor Monday! Russell Dunham has been credited with saving the lives of 120 American soldiers. Indeed, his Medal citation would later describe the one-man attack he launched as “spectacular.” Lincoln, Michael Roberts, Major General, American Military History, United States Army, American Soldiers, American Line, United States
Medal of Honor Monday: Russell Dunham
#MedalOfHonor Monday! Russell Dunham has been credited with saving the lives of 120 American soldiers. Indeed, his Medal citation would later describe the one-man attack he launched as “spectacular.”
Laws attacked the enemy single-handedly but later couldn't remember what he'd done. Boys Who, Hero, Enemy, Soldier, Fighter, Law
Medal of Honor Monday: Robert E. Laws
Laws attacked the enemy single-handedly but later couldn't remember what he'd done.
This #Christmas week in #history (1942): Jimmy Stewart is born. No, not *that* Jimmy Stewart. True, both Stewarts served in the Army, but this Christmas baby would go on to earn a Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Jimmy's Medal action occurred in May 1966, when he made a “daring one-man stand” to save five of his friends. Friends, Action, Sixth Man, Staff Sergeant, Jimmy, Mason County
TWIH: Jimmy Stewart's Medal of Honor
This #Christmas week in #history (1942): Jimmy Stewart is born. No, not *that* Jimmy Stewart. True, both Stewarts served in the Army, but this Christmas baby would go on to earn a Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Jimmy's Medal action occurred in May 1966, when he made a “daring one-man stand” to save five of his friends.
Finnis D. “Mac” McCleery would go on to serve in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, but it was an action in Vietnam that earned him the Medal of Honor. By then, he was a 40-year-old platoon sergeant. Astonishingly, his service in Vietnam was the first time he’d been in combat. Metal, Military, Samurai, Famous People, Us Army Soldier, Military History
TDIH: Finnis D. "Mac" McCleery's Medal of Honor
Finnis D. “Mac” McCleery would go on to serve in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, but it was an action in Vietnam that earned him the Medal of Honor. By then, he was a 40-year-old platoon sergeant. Astonishingly, his service in Vietnam was the first time he’d been in combat.
Presumably, no one expected the former gas station operator to be a military hero. Yet have you ever considered how blessed we are, as a nation, in this regard? Our history is replete with stories of patriotic Americans, like Gerstung, who left their normal civilian lives behind and jumped into action, simply because they were needed. History, Robert, Man, Left
TDIH: Robert E. Gerstung's Medal of Honor
Presumably, no one expected the former gas station operator to be a military hero. Yet have you ever considered how blessed we are, as a nation, in this regard? Our history is replete with stories of patriotic Americans, like Gerstung, who left their normal civilian lives behind and jumped into action, simply because they were needed.
Drew Dennis Dix is currently one of four Medal of Honor recipients to hail from Pueblo, Colorado. The city has been called the “Home of Heroes.” Dix’s heroism came in Vietnam on January 31, 1968, just as the Tet Offensive was beginning. He would ultimately rescue an American nurse from the Viet Cong. Colorado, Dennis
Medal of Honor Monday: Drew Dennis Dix
Drew Dennis Dix is currently one of four Medal of Honor recipients to hail from Pueblo, Colorado. The city has been called the “Home of Heroes.” Dix’s heroism came in Vietnam on January 31, 1968, just as the Tet Offensive was beginning. He would ultimately rescue an American nurse from the Viet Cong.
Robert “Bob” Kennemore’s bravery came as he served with the 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Korea. The bitterly cold Battle of Chosin Reservoir was just beginning. Ww2, Veteran, World War Ii
Medal of Honor Monday: Robert Kennemore
Robert “Bob” Kennemore’s bravery came as he served with the 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Korea. The bitterly cold Battle of Chosin Reservoir was just beginning.
One eyewitness was astounded, describing the “little lieutenant” who “just got up and ran them down.” Junior, Duquesne, Eagle Scout, Big Battle, Ranger School
Medal of Honor Monday: Walter “Joe” Marm
One eyewitness was astounded, describing the “little lieutenant” who “just got up and ran them down.”
Mike C. Peña enlisted in the Army when he was just 16 years old. He reportedly lied about his age and persuaded his mom to sign a release just a few months before Pearl Harbor. Master Sergeant, Armed Forces, American Heroes, Us Soldiers
Medal of Honor Monday: Mike C. Peña
Mike C. Peña enlisted in the Army when he was just 16 years old. He reportedly lied about his age and persuaded his mom to sign a release just a few months before Pearl Harbor.
Patrick J. Regan received a Medal for his bravery in World War I, yet his name has been all but forgotten. He rushed at the enemy, carrying nothing but an empty pistol -- and captured 30 men! Patrick, American Legions, American War, Unknown Soldier, Historical Society, World War I, World War One
Medal of Honor Monday: Patrick J. Regan
Patrick J. Regan received a Medal for his bravery in World War I, yet his name has been all but forgotten. He rushed at the enemy, carrying nothing but an empty pistol -- and captured 30 men!