Medal of Honor Podcast https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor en All Rights Reserved 2021 Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories from the Civil War to present day include recipients who were originally overlooked for the medal as well as those who were celebrated at the time.This podcast is made in partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6d740be4-a74a-11ea-9b60-1b56cb63db1b/image/uploads_2F1592232863674-fdd3a0kvcok-c2f6f92e9c7b1684e6d1be327845e71a_2FMOH-CoverArt+new.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Medal of Honor Podcast https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor no episodic Stories of America's Greatest Heroes Evergreen Podcasts Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories from the Civil War to present day include recipients who were originally overlooked for the medal as well as those who were celebrated at the time.This podcast is made in partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum. Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories from the Civil War to present day include recipients who were originally overlooked for the medal as well as those who were celebrated at the time.This podcast is made in partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum.

]]> Evergreen Podcasts info@evergreenpodcasts.com Diving in Darkness: PO2 Owen F.P. Hammerberg https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor PO2 Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg served in the Navy as a diver near the end of World War II. When two of his fellow divers were trapped underwater as they tried to clear up a shipwreck, Hammersberg volunteered to rescue them. Despite the possibility of cave-ins, debris that could rip open a diver’s air supply, and zero visibility, he successfully found and rescued the first diver, George Fuller. When he finally found the other diver, Earl Brown, the wreckage caved in. A heavy piece of steel fell, causing Hammerberg to be pinned down on top of Brown and crushed to death. Since Hammerberg softened the impact of the debris, Brown survived. On February 16th, 1946, Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Owen F.P. Hammerberg was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks to his courage, both George Fuller and Earl Brown lived to see another day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Diving in Darkness: PO2 Owen F.P. Hammerberg full Evergreen Podcasts PO2 Hammerberg was awarded the Medal of Honor for helping rescue two Navy divers who were trapped in an underwater wreckage. PO2 Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg served in the Navy as a diver near the end of World War II. When two of his fellow divers were trapped underwater as they tried to clear up a shipwreck, Hammersberg volunteered to rescue them. Despite the possibility of cave-ins, debris that could rip open a diver’s air supply, and zero visibility, he successfully found and rescued the first diver, George Fuller. When he finally found the other diver, Earl Brown, the wreckage caved in. A heavy piece of steel fell, causing Hammerberg to be pinned down on top of Brown and crushed to death. Since Hammerberg softened the impact of the debris, Brown survived. On February 16th, 1946, Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Owen F.P. Hammerberg was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks to his courage, both George Fuller and Earl Brown lived to see another day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices PO2 Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg served in the Navy as a diver near the end of World War II. When two of his fellow divers were trapped underwater as they tried to clear up a shipwreck, Hammersberg volunteered to rescue them. Despite the possibility of cave-ins, debris that could rip open a diver’s air supply, and zero visibility, he successfully found and rescued the first diver, George Fuller. When he finally found the other diver, Earl Brown, the wreckage caved in. A heavy piece of steel fell, causing Hammerberg to be pinned down on top of Brown and crushed to death. Since Hammerberg softened the impact of the debris, Brown survived.

On February 16th, 1946, Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Owen F.P. Hammerberg was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks to his courage, both George Fuller and Earl Brown lived to see another day.

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]]> 315 Landing in a Minefield: MG Patrick Henry Brady https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor During his second tour in Vietnam, Major General Patrick Henry Bradyserved as a helicopter pilot in the 57th Medical Detachment, tasked with evacuating wounded no matter what the conditions. The 57th’s call sign, “Dustoff” became one of the most famous call signs in the war.   On January 6th, 1968, Brady was awakened to rescue two wounded Vietnamese soldiers stranded in the densely fogged mountains. This cloud cover was a double edged sword, providing cover from enemy fire, but making it almost impossible for pilots to navigate. At this time, Brady was the only Huey pilot who could fly in it. By turning his aircraft sideways and hovering slowly along the valley trail, he blew away the fog with the backwash of his rotor blades. This cleared a path, and allowed Brady  to reach the stranded men. Brady then received word that 70 wounded Americans were in need of rescue nearby. Continuing to navigate the fog using his unique technique, Brady reached their position and made a total of four trips back and forth to the hospital.  Brady was supposed to be joined by other pilots, but he was the only one who could penetrate the fog, so he had to do it all on his own.  During his third trip, Brady’s Huey was hit by enemy fire. The controls took serious damage, and he later found out they were hanging on by a thread. After this damage assessment, Brady and his crew hopped in a replacement aircraft and continued on with the mission.  Brady later received word of an American platoon stranded in a minefield. Another Huey had already attempted to pull them out, but it set off a mine after touching down, forcing it to retreat. With incredible precision, Brady touched down right where the previous aircraft did in order to avoid any mines. His crew then navigated the minefield, dragging the wounded back to the aircraft one by one. On one of their trips they hit an explosive, injuring two crew members and sending shrapnel into the aircraft. Despite their injuries the crew was able to load the rest of the wounded. Brady flew the damaged ship back to the hospital, and swapped into another Huey. On October 9th, 1969, Major General Patrick Henry Brady was awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Brady evacuated a total of 51 seriously wounded men that day, and without his quick response & skillful navigation, many of them wouldn’t have made it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Landing in a Minefield: MG Patrick Henry Brady full Evergreen Podcasts Huey pilot MG Patrick Henry Brady was awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing 51 men in one day despite extremely dangerous conditions. During his second tour in Vietnam, Major General Patrick Henry Bradyserved as a helicopter pilot in the 57th Medical Detachment, tasked with evacuating wounded no matter what the conditions. The 57th’s call sign, “Dustoff” became one of the most famous call signs in the war.   On January 6th, 1968, Brady was awakened to rescue two wounded Vietnamese soldiers stranded in the densely fogged mountains. This cloud cover was a double edged sword, providing cover from enemy fire, but making it almost impossible for pilots to navigate. At this time, Brady was the only Huey pilot who could fly in it. By turning his aircraft sideways and hovering slowly along the valley trail, he blew away the fog with the backwash of his rotor blades. This cleared a path, and allowed Brady  to reach the stranded men. Brady then received word that 70 wounded Americans were in need of rescue nearby. Continuing to navigate the fog using his unique technique, Brady reached their position and made a total of four trips back and forth to the hospital.  Brady was supposed to be joined by other pilots, but he was the only one who could penetrate the fog, so he had to do it all on his own.  During his third trip, Brady’s Huey was hit by enemy fire. The controls took serious damage, and he later found out they were hanging on by a thread. After this damage assessment, Brady and his crew hopped in a replacement aircraft and continued on with the mission.  Brady later received word of an American platoon stranded in a minefield. Another Huey had already attempted to pull them out, but it set off a mine after touching down, forcing it to retreat. With incredible precision, Brady touched down right where the previous aircraft did in order to avoid any mines. His crew then navigated the minefield, dragging the wounded back to the aircraft one by one. On one of their trips they hit an explosive, injuring two crew members and sending shrapnel into the aircraft. Despite their injuries the crew was able to load the rest of the wounded. Brady flew the damaged ship back to the hospital, and swapped into another Huey. On October 9th, 1969, Major General Patrick Henry Brady was awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Brady evacuated a total of 51 seriously wounded men that day, and without his quick response & skillful navigation, many of them wouldn’t have made it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices During his second tour in Vietnam, Major General Patrick Henry Bradyserved as a helicopter pilot in the 57th Medical Detachment, tasked with evacuating wounded no matter what the conditions. The 57th’s call sign, “Dustoff” became one of the most famous call signs in the war. 


 On January 6th, 1968, Brady was awakened to rescue two wounded Vietnamese soldiers stranded in the densely fogged mountains. This cloud cover was a double edged sword, providing cover from enemy fire, but making it almost impossible for pilots to navigate. At this time, Brady was the only Huey pilot who could fly in it. By turning his aircraft sideways and hovering slowly along the valley trail, he blew away the fog with the backwash of his rotor blades. This cleared a path, and allowed Brady  to reach the stranded men.


Brady then received word that 70 wounded Americans were in need of rescue nearby. Continuing to navigate the fog using his unique technique, Brady reached their position and made a total of four trips back and forth to the hospital.  Brady was supposed to be joined by other pilots, but he was the only one who could penetrate the fog, so he had to do it all on his own. 


During his third trip, Brady’s Huey was hit by enemy fire. The controls took serious damage, and he later found out they were hanging on by a thread. After this damage assessment, Brady and his crew hopped in a replacement aircraft and continued on with the mission. 


Brady later received word of an American platoon stranded in a minefield. Another Huey had already attempted to pull them out, but it set off a mine after touching down, forcing it to retreat. With incredible precision, Brady touched down right where the previous aircraft did in order to avoid any mines. His crew then navigated the minefield, dragging the wounded back to the aircraft one by one. On one of their trips they hit an explosive, injuring two crew members and sending shrapnel into the aircraft. Despite their injuries the crew was able to load the rest of the wounded. Brady flew the damaged ship back to the hospital, and swapped into another Huey.


On October 9th, 1969, Major General Patrick Henry Brady was awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Brady evacuated a total of 51 seriously wounded men that day, and without his quick response & skillful navigation, many of them wouldn’t have made it.

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]]> 408 The Rescue of Bat 21: Lieutenant Thomas Norris https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor In April of 1972, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was tasked to lead a mission in Vietnam to rescue Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. Hambleton had been shot down in enemy territory, and was surrounded by 30,000 enemy NVA soldiers. Rescuing Hambleton was a top priority for the U.S.. As the navigator of a light bomber (with the call sign Bat 21 Bravo), he was an expert in surface-to-air missile countermeasures and was privy to top secret strategic air command operations, so if he was captured and turned over to the Russians, it could result in “irreparable damage to American National Defense”. Norris’ team was also tasked with rescuing 1st Lieutenant Mark Clark, an aviator who had been shot down while trying to rescue Hambleton. On the night of April 10th, 1972, Norris’ team successfully evaded multiple patrols, located Clark, and brought him to safety. After two more days of unsuccessful attempts to find Hambleton, many were ready to give up the search. Norris and a South Vietnamese soldier named Petty Officer Nyguen Van Kiet decided to give it one more shot.  Again they successfully maneuvered around multiple enemy patrols, and located Hambleton, who was suffering from hunger and exhaustion. On their way back, they encountered two enemy positions, and came under machine gun fire once. Both times they radioed for assistance, and allied airstrikes took out the danger. All three made it back alive. On March 6th, 1976, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was awarded the Medal of Honor for his part in the rescue. Even after many had tried and failed, Norris showed selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger, resulting in the safe return of 1st Lieutenant Mark Clark and Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. If you’d like to hear Lieutenant Hambleton tell the story from his perspective, listen to his interview on Warriors In Their Own Words.  If you’d like to hear about how Norris was almost killed in a patrol that earned his teammate the Medal of Honor, listen to our episode about Lieutenant Michael Thornton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Rescue of Bat 21: Lieutenant Thomas Norris full Evergreen Podcasts Lieutenant Norris was awarded the Medal of Honor for helping rescue two men amongst 30,000 enemy NVA soldiers in Vietnam. In April of 1972, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was tasked to lead a mission in Vietnam to rescue Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. Hambleton had been shot down in enemy territory, and was surrounded by 30,000 enemy NVA soldiers. Rescuing Hambleton was a top priority for the U.S.. As the navigator of a light bomber (with the call sign Bat 21 Bravo), he was an expert in surface-to-air missile countermeasures and was privy to top secret strategic air command operations, so if he was captured and turned over to the Russians, it could result in “irreparable damage to American National Defense”. Norris’ team was also tasked with rescuing 1st Lieutenant Mark Clark, an aviator who had been shot down while trying to rescue Hambleton. On the night of April 10th, 1972, Norris’ team successfully evaded multiple patrols, located Clark, and brought him to safety. After two more days of unsuccessful attempts to find Hambleton, many were ready to give up the search. Norris and a South Vietnamese soldier named Petty Officer Nyguen Van Kiet decided to give it one more shot.  Again they successfully maneuvered around multiple enemy patrols, and located Hambleton, who was suffering from hunger and exhaustion. On their way back, they encountered two enemy positions, and came under machine gun fire once. Both times they radioed for assistance, and allied airstrikes took out the danger. All three made it back alive. On March 6th, 1976, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was awarded the Medal of Honor for his part in the rescue. Even after many had tried and failed, Norris showed selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger, resulting in the safe return of 1st Lieutenant Mark Clark and Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. If you’d like to hear Lieutenant Hambleton tell the story from his perspective, listen to his interview on Warriors In Their Own Words.  If you’d like to hear about how Norris was almost killed in a patrol that earned his teammate the Medal of Honor, listen to our episode about Lieutenant Michael Thornton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In April of 1972, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was tasked to lead a mission in Vietnam to rescue Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton. Hambleton had been shot down in enemy territory, and was surrounded by 30,000 enemy NVA soldiers.

Rescuing Hambleton was a top priority for the U.S.. As the navigator of a light bomber (with the call sign Bat 21 Bravo), he was an expert in surface-to-air missile countermeasures and was privy to top secret strategic air command operations, so if he was captured and turned over to the Russians, it could result in “irreparable damage to American National Defense”.

Norris’ team was also tasked with rescuing 1st Lieutenant Mark Clark, an aviator who had been shot down while trying to rescue Hambleton.

On the night of April 10th, 1972, Norris’ team successfully evaded multiple patrols, located Clark, and brought him to safety.

After two more days of unsuccessful attempts to find Hambleton, many were ready to give up the search. Norris and a South Vietnamese soldier named Petty Officer Nyguen Van Kiet decided to give it one more shot. 

Again they successfully maneuvered around multiple enemy patrols, and located Hambleton, who was suffering from hunger and exhaustion. On their way back, they encountered two enemy positions, and came under machine gun fire once. Both times they radioed for assistance, and allied airstrikes took out the danger. All three made it back alive.

On March 6th, 1976, Lieutenant Thomas Norris was awarded the Medal of Honor for his part in the rescue. Even after many had tried and failed, Norris showed selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger, resulting in the safe return of 1st Lieutenant Mark Clark and Lieutenant Colonel Iceal Gene Hambleton.

If you’d like to hear Lieutenant Hambleton tell the story from his perspective, listen to his interview on Warriors In Their Own Words. 

If you’d like to hear about how Norris was almost killed in a patrol that earned his teammate the Medal of Honor, listen to our episode about Lieutenant Michael Thornton.

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]]> 471 Hunted in North Vietnam: Lieutenant Michael Thornton https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Lieutenant Michael Thornton served in Vietnam as a Navy SEAL. On October 31st, 1972, then Petty Officer Thornton was assigned to a night-time SEAL patrol. Thornton and three South Vietnamese SEALs were led by Lieutenant Tom Norris, and tasked with gathering intel on North Vietnam’s southern advance. After taking down two enemies, Thornton was spotted, and 50 NVA soldiers began chasing  him. In a five-hour firefight, Thornton retreated back to the shore while fending off the enemy. After learning that his leader, Lieutenant Norris, was presumed dead, Thornton ran 500 yards in the direction of the enemy in order to reach Norris’ last known position. There he fought off five enemies and found Norris with serious injuries to his head. Thornton put his wounded ally on his shoulders and began to head back to shore, but a friendly artillery round sent them both 20 feet into the air. After hitting the ground, Thorton put Norris back on his soldiers and realized that he was still alive. Thorton carried him 400 yards back to the beach, inflated his life jacket, and began towing him into the sea. When one of the South Vietnamese SEALs was shot in the water, Thornton towed him along as well. He swam for two hours before they were picked up by a friendly ship. On October 15th, 1972, Lieutenant Michael E. Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on the Halloween of 1973. Lieutenant Norris had been told by his doctors that he couldn’t leave the hospital to attend the ceremony, but Thornton had other plans. On the day of the ceremony, Thornton snuck Norris out the back door of the hospital and brought him to the White House so he could attend it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Hunted in North Vietnam: Lieutenant Michael Thornton full Evergreen Podcasts Navy SEAL Lt. Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor for holding back a vastly superior enemy force and saving his team member. Lieutenant Michael Thornton served in Vietnam as a Navy SEAL. On October 31st, 1972, then Petty Officer Thornton was assigned to a night-time SEAL patrol. Thornton and three South Vietnamese SEALs were led by Lieutenant Tom Norris, and tasked with gathering intel on North Vietnam’s southern advance. After taking down two enemies, Thornton was spotted, and 50 NVA soldiers began chasing  him. In a five-hour firefight, Thornton retreated back to the shore while fending off the enemy. After learning that his leader, Lieutenant Norris, was presumed dead, Thornton ran 500 yards in the direction of the enemy in order to reach Norris’ last known position. There he fought off five enemies and found Norris with serious injuries to his head. Thornton put his wounded ally on his shoulders and began to head back to shore, but a friendly artillery round sent them both 20 feet into the air. After hitting the ground, Thorton put Norris back on his soldiers and realized that he was still alive. Thorton carried him 400 yards back to the beach, inflated his life jacket, and began towing him into the sea. When one of the South Vietnamese SEALs was shot in the water, Thornton towed him along as well. He swam for two hours before they were picked up by a friendly ship. On October 15th, 1972, Lieutenant Michael E. Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on the Halloween of 1973. Lieutenant Norris had been told by his doctors that he couldn’t leave the hospital to attend the ceremony, but Thornton had other plans. On the day of the ceremony, Thornton snuck Norris out the back door of the hospital and brought him to the White House so he could attend it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lieutenant Michael Thornton served in Vietnam as a Navy SEAL. On October 31st, 1972, then Petty Officer Thornton was assigned to a night-time SEAL patrol. Thornton and three South Vietnamese SEALs were led by Lieutenant Tom Norris, and tasked with gathering intel on North Vietnam’s southern advance.

After taking down two enemies, Thornton was spotted, and 50 NVA soldiers began chasing  him. In a five-hour firefight, Thornton retreated back to the shore while fending off the enemy. After learning that his leader, Lieutenant Norris, was presumed dead, Thornton ran 500 yards in the direction of the enemy in order to reach Norris’ last known position. There he fought off five enemies and found Norris with serious injuries to his head. Thornton put his wounded ally on his shoulders and began to head back to shore, but a friendly artillery round sent them both 20 feet into the air. After hitting the ground, Thorton put Norris back on his soldiers and realized that he was still alive. Thorton carried him 400 yards back to the beach, inflated his life jacket, and began towing him into the sea. When one of the South Vietnamese SEALs was shot in the water, Thornton towed him along as well. He swam for two hours before they were picked up by a friendly ship.

On October 15th, 1972, Lieutenant Michael E. Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on the Halloween of 1973. Lieutenant Norris had been told by his doctors that he couldn’t leave the hospital to attend the ceremony, but Thornton had other plans. On the day of the ceremony, Thornton snuck Norris out the back door of the hospital and brought him to the White House so he could attend it.

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]]> 492 The Capture of U-505: LTJG Albert L. David https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Lieutenant Junior Grade Albert Leroy David served in World War II as an assistant engineering and electrical officer on the USS Pillsbury. On June 4th, 1944, the Pillsbury’s hunter-killer group located a German U-boat 150 miles off the coast of West Africa. They attacked the submarine with depth charges, seriously damaging the ship and forcing the enemy to surface. As they abandoned ship, the German crew rigged demolition charges and cut holes in the hull, hoping to sink the U-boat to prevent their enemies from recovering any sensitive information. Facing enemy fire, an erratically moving vessel, and the possibility of explosion at any minute, LTJG David led a group of nine men onto the enemy U-boat. They quickly disarmed all the explosives and stopped the ship's flooding, allowing it to be recovered and hauled to the U.S..   On board, they recovered classified materials, charts, codebooks and enigma decoding machines. This became crucial information to the U.S., allowing allies to break German map code to locate U-boats, as well as decode German submarine radio messages in real time. The technology and advanced systems recovered on the ship also provided valuable information to the U.S. As a result of this success David was promoted to Lieutenant and recommended for the Medal of Honor. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could receive it. On September 17th, 1945, just two months before the ceremony, he died of a heart attack. On November 9th, 1945 Lieutenant Albert Leroy David was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The Medal was presented to his wife, and it now sits on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, along with U-505. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Capture of U-505: LTJG Albert L. David full Evergreen Podcasts LTJG David was awarded the Medal of Honor for boarding and salvaging a German U-Boat, despite the risk it posed to his life. The information gathered from the ship proved to be crucial to the war effort. Lieutenant Junior Grade Albert Leroy David served in World War II as an assistant engineering and electrical officer on the USS Pillsbury. On June 4th, 1944, the Pillsbury’s hunter-killer group located a German U-boat 150 miles off the coast of West Africa. They attacked the submarine with depth charges, seriously damaging the ship and forcing the enemy to surface. As they abandoned ship, the German crew rigged demolition charges and cut holes in the hull, hoping to sink the U-boat to prevent their enemies from recovering any sensitive information. Facing enemy fire, an erratically moving vessel, and the possibility of explosion at any minute, LTJG David led a group of nine men onto the enemy U-boat. They quickly disarmed all the explosives and stopped the ship's flooding, allowing it to be recovered and hauled to the U.S..   On board, they recovered classified materials, charts, codebooks and enigma decoding machines. This became crucial information to the U.S., allowing allies to break German map code to locate U-boats, as well as decode German submarine radio messages in real time. The technology and advanced systems recovered on the ship also provided valuable information to the U.S. As a result of this success David was promoted to Lieutenant and recommended for the Medal of Honor. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could receive it. On September 17th, 1945, just two months before the ceremony, he died of a heart attack. On November 9th, 1945 Lieutenant Albert Leroy David was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The Medal was presented to his wife, and it now sits on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, along with U-505. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lieutenant Junior Grade Albert Leroy David served in World War II as an assistant engineering and electrical officer on the USS Pillsbury.

On June 4th, 1944, the Pillsbury’s hunter-killer group located a German U-boat 150 miles off the coast of West Africa. They attacked the submarine with depth charges, seriously damaging the ship and forcing the enemy to surface. As they abandoned ship, the German crew rigged demolition charges and cut holes in the hull, hoping to sink the U-boat to prevent their enemies from recovering any sensitive information.

Facing enemy fire, an erratically moving vessel, and the possibility of explosion at any minute, LTJG David led a group of nine men onto the enemy U-boat. They quickly disarmed all the explosives and stopped the ship's flooding, allowing it to be recovered and hauled to the U.S..  

On board, they recovered classified materials, charts, codebooks and enigma decoding machines. This became crucial information to the U.S., allowing allies to break German map code to locate U-boats, as well as decode German submarine radio messages in real time. The technology and advanced systems recovered on the ship also provided valuable information to the U.S.

As a result of this success David was promoted to Lieutenant and recommended for the Medal of Honor. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could receive it. On September 17th, 1945, just two months before the ceremony, he died of a heart attack.

On November 9th, 1945 Lieutenant Albert Leroy David was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The Medal was presented to his wife, and it now sits on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, along with U-505.

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]]> 317 The Battle of Shok Valley: SSG Ronald J. Shurer II https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor SSG Ronald J. Shurer served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) as a Medical Sergeant. On April 6th, 2008, his unit embarked on Operation Commando Wrath, a mission to capture or kill high-value targets in Shok Valley. The operation would later be named The Battle of Shok Valley. For six hours, Shurer and his unit came under RPG, machine gun, sniper, and small arms fire on the mountain. During that time, Shurer put himself in harm's way numerous times to provide aid to his wounded comrades. On October 1st, 2018, Ronald J. Shurer II was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Shok Valley. Thanks to Shurer’s incredible bravery, not a single American died in the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Battle of Shok Valley: SSG Ronald J. Shurer II full Evergreen Podcasts SSG Shurer was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving multiple lives on a near-vertical mountain in Afghanistan. SSG Ronald J. Shurer served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) as a Medical Sergeant. On April 6th, 2008, his unit embarked on Operation Commando Wrath, a mission to capture or kill high-value targets in Shok Valley. The operation would later be named The Battle of Shok Valley. For six hours, Shurer and his unit came under RPG, machine gun, sniper, and small arms fire on the mountain. During that time, Shurer put himself in harm's way numerous times to provide aid to his wounded comrades. On October 1st, 2018, Ronald J. Shurer II was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Shok Valley. Thanks to Shurer’s incredible bravery, not a single American died in the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SSG Ronald J. Shurer served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) as a Medical Sergeant. On April 6th, 2008, his unit embarked on Operation Commando Wrath, a mission to capture or kill high-value targets in Shok Valley. The operation would later be named The Battle of Shok Valley.

For six hours, Shurer and his unit came under RPG, machine gun, sniper, and small arms fire on the mountain. During that time, Shurer put himself in harm's way numerous times to provide aid to his wounded comrades.

On October 1st, 2018, Ronald J. Shurer II was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Shok Valley. Thanks to Shurer’s incredible bravery, not a single American died in the battle.

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]]> 402 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-ultimate-sacrifice-pvt-christian-and-pvt-johnson?x-craft-preview=y5ujLswGNt&token=20e-7yzZk9HBdUYcfG4vvGKSfatky7p7 On June 3rd, 1944, Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were on a patrol looking for enemy Germans. At 1am, they were ambushed, and came under suffocating fire from nearly all sides. Seeing no other options, Christian and Johnson stood up amidst the fire and advanced, drawing the enemy’s attention away from their allies and towards themselves. Despite the odds, and Christian even having his leg shot off, they were both able to travel 20 yards and kill multiple enemies before finally being gunned down. In the end, their diversion worked, and 12 of their allies were able to escape to safety. Both Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were later awarded the Medal of Honor for the courageous sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson full Evergreen Podcasts Pvt. Christian and Pvt. Johnson both drew enemy fire, purposefully sacrificing themselves in order to give their patrol a chance to escape a Nazi ambush. On June 3rd, 1944, Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were on a patrol looking for enemy Germans. At 1am, they were ambushed, and came under suffocating fire from nearly all sides. Seeing no other options, Christian and Johnson stood up amidst the fire and advanced, drawing the enemy’s attention away from their allies and towards themselves. Despite the odds, and Christian even having his leg shot off, they were both able to travel 20 yards and kill multiple enemies before finally being gunned down. In the end, their diversion worked, and 12 of their allies were able to escape to safety. Both Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were later awarded the Medal of Honor for the courageous sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On June 3rd, 1944, Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were on a patrol looking for enemy Germans. At 1am, they were ambushed, and came under suffocating fire from nearly all sides. Seeing no other options, Christian and Johnson stood up amidst the fire and advanced, drawing the enemy’s attention away from their allies and towards themselves. Despite the odds, and Christian even having his leg shot off, they were both able to travel 20 yards and kill multiple enemies before finally being gunned down. In the end, their diversion worked, and 12 of their allies were able to escape to safety. Both Private Herbert Christian and Private Elden Johnson were later awarded the Medal of Honor for the courageous sacrifice.

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]]> 391 The Fighting Field Music: Sgt. Darrell S. Cole https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Sergeant Darrell S. Cole initially served during World War II as a bugler. He didn’t like the job, and wanted to serve with his unit so badly that he twice took it upon himself to mount unmanned machine guns and join the battle. For this he became known as “The Fighting Field Music”.  Due to his accomplishments and persistence, he was eventually assigned to a machine gun and became squad leader. During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Sgt. Cole lead his section onto the shore and up the beach through heavy fire. As they advanced, they were pinned down twice by a total of 5 protectedJapanese machine guns. Under intense fire,Cole destroyed all five on his own with a machine gun, grenades, and his pistol. After destroying the fifth, he was killed by an enemy grenade.  On April 17th, 1947, Darrell S. Cole was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage, determination, and sacrifice during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Thanks to Cole, his unit was able to storm the remaining fortifications and seize their objective during a critical period of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Fighting Field Music: Sgt. Darrell S. Cole full Evergreen Podcasts Sgt. Cole was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying 5 Japanese machine gun encampments on his own during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Sergeant Darrell S. Cole initially served during World War II as a bugler. He didn’t like the job, and wanted to serve with his unit so badly that he twice took it upon himself to mount unmanned machine guns and join the battle. For this he became known as “The Fighting Field Music”.  Due to his accomplishments and persistence, he was eventually assigned to a machine gun and became squad leader. During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Sgt. Cole lead his section onto the shore and up the beach through heavy fire. As they advanced, they were pinned down twice by a total of 5 protectedJapanese machine guns. Under intense fire,Cole destroyed all five on his own with a machine gun, grenades, and his pistol. After destroying the fifth, he was killed by an enemy grenade.  On April 17th, 1947, Darrell S. Cole was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage, determination, and sacrifice during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Thanks to Cole, his unit was able to storm the remaining fortifications and seize their objective during a critical period of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant Darrell S. Cole initially served during World War II as a bugler. He didn’t like the job, and wanted to serve with his unit so badly that he twice took it upon himself to mount unmanned machine guns and join the battle. For this he became known as “The Fighting Field Music”.  Due to his accomplishments and persistence, he was eventually assigned to a machine gun and became squad leader.

During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Sgt. Cole lead his section onto the shore and up the beach through heavy fire. As they advanced, they were pinned down twice by a total of 5 protectedJapanese machine guns. Under intense fire,Cole destroyed all five on his own with a machine gun, grenades, and his pistol. After destroying the fifth, he was killed by an enemy grenade. 

On April 17th, 1947, Darrell S. Cole was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage, determination, and sacrifice during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Thanks to Cole, his unit was able to storm the remaining fortifications and seize their objective during a critical period of the battle.

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]]> 355 The Battle of A Shau Part II: CSM Bennie G. Adkins https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-battle-of-a-shau-part-ii-csm-bennie-g-adkins?x-craft-preview=pJEkjJBIel&token=A3UFamL0vJ5EdUE5KDVKp4kSJmI8JspY The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Battle of A Shau Part II: CSM Bennie G. Adkins full Evergreen Podcasts Hear the brutal story of the Battle of A Shau, and learn why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor

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]]> 897 The Battle of A Shau Part I: Col. Bernard Francis Fisher https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-battle-of-a-shau-part-i-col-bernard-francis-fisher?x-craft-preview=kOVaR6cNRc&token=LHt2FlupOuzv0CHFLy39JtiLlqn2g5Fk The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Battle of A Shau Part I: Col. Bernard Francis Fisher full Evergreen Podcasts Hear the brutal story of the Battle of A Shau, and learn why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Battle of A Shau was a brutal battle that took place in the northern part of South Vietnam. More aptly described as a multi-day defense, less than 450 soldiers faced an onslaught of 2,000 NVA attackers. In this two-part episode, we tell the full story of the battle, and reveal why two of the camp’s defenders, Col. Bernard Francis Fisher and CSM Bennie G. Adkins, were both awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 1322 Feed Drop: History Daily - A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/__temp_dlpvypznyvdylphgonpnjyrjnicpbgamkwfn?x-craft-preview=xway1DV5Sd&token=ZhJeXBMdGanNkmoI7GMqGvQuiSSvpGDi This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about; History Daily from Noiser and Airship. Today we’re listening to their episode covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Louis Zamperini, who became a POW after his bomber crashed at sea in WWII. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Feed Drop: History Daily - A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival full Evergreen Podcasts This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about, History Daily, covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Louis Zamperini. This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about; History Daily from Noiser and Airship. Today we’re listening to their episode covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Louis Zamperini, who became a POW after his bomber crashed at sea in WWII. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we wanted to share an episode of another podcast we’re excited about; History Daily from Noiser and Airship. Today we’re listening to their episode covering the story of 2d Lt and former Olympian Louis Zamperini, who became a POW after his bomber crashed at sea in WWII.

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]]> 1163 Surrounded in Ia Drang: LTC Ronald E. Ray https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/surrounded-in-ia-drang-ltc-ronald-e-ray?x-craft-preview=QMMOLiyIBn&token=nTLE09F5aLcxI2XWkvcewM_mN_4Uazje Lieutenant Ronald E. Ray was deployed as a platoon leader in the Ia Drang Valley, right on the Cambodian border. After one of his patrols was surrounded by the enemy, Ray took nearly all of his men to rescue them. They successfully broke through enemy lines to reach their allies, where they took fire from all sides. Ray directed their defense while single handedly taking out multiple enemies and machine gun nests, in addition to using his body to protect two of his allies from a grenade explosion. Ray and his team weathered the storm, and Ray only agreed to be evac’ed after all of his men had reached safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Surrounded in Ia Drang: LTC Ronald E. Ray full Evergreen Podcasts LTC Ray saved his men from annihilation after being surrounded in the jungles of Vietnam Lieutenant Ronald E. Ray was deployed as a platoon leader in the Ia Drang Valley, right on the Cambodian border. After one of his patrols was surrounded by the enemy, Ray took nearly all of his men to rescue them. They successfully broke through enemy lines to reach their allies, where they took fire from all sides. Ray directed their defense while single handedly taking out multiple enemies and machine gun nests, in addition to using his body to protect two of his allies from a grenade explosion. Ray and his team weathered the storm, and Ray only agreed to be evac’ed after all of his men had reached safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lieutenant Ronald E. Ray was deployed as a platoon leader in the Ia Drang Valley, right on the Cambodian border. After one of his patrols was surrounded by the enemy, Ray took nearly all of his men to rescue them. They successfully broke through enemy lines to reach their allies, where they took fire from all sides. Ray directed their defense while single handedly taking out multiple enemies and machine gun nests, in addition to using his body to protect two of his allies from a grenade explosion. Ray and his team weathered the storm, and Ray only agreed to be evac’ed after all of his men had reached safety.

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]]> 410 A Sky Full of Bullets: SSG Salvatore Agustine Giunta https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/a-sky-full-of-bullets-ssg-salvatore-agustine-giunta?x-craft-preview=Lx2P2vTrXK&token=AI8lEPIbEP_z4E4hhw75VBEvbQY3RCMO Staff Sergeant Salvatore Agustine Giunta deployed to Afghanistan twice, first in 2005 and again in 2007. On the night of October 25th, 2007, then Specialist Giunta and his team were conducting a patrol in the Korengal Valley where they were stationed. After they left their elevated position and began falling back, they were ambushed by 10-15 enemy personnel. Thanks to Giunta’s bravery and leadership, his platoon was able to defeat the enemy and rescue a captured ally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Sky Full of Bullets: SSG Salvatore Agustine Giunta full Evergreen Podcasts SSG Giunta’s leadership and bravery helped his team defeat an ambushing enemy in Afghanistan Staff Sergeant Salvatore Agustine Giunta deployed to Afghanistan twice, first in 2005 and again in 2007. On the night of October 25th, 2007, then Specialist Giunta and his team were conducting a patrol in the Korengal Valley where they were stationed. After they left their elevated position and began falling back, they were ambushed by 10-15 enemy personnel. Thanks to Giunta’s bravery and leadership, his platoon was able to defeat the enemy and rescue a captured ally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Staff Sergeant Salvatore Agustine Giunta deployed to Afghanistan twice, first in 2005 and again in 2007. On the night of October 25th, 2007, then Specialist Giunta and his team were conducting a patrol in the Korengal Valley where they were stationed. After they left their elevated position and began falling back, they were ambushed by 10-15 enemy personnel. Thanks to Giunta’s bravery and leadership, his platoon was able to defeat the enemy and rescue a captured ally.

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]]> 315 Rerun: Daniel Inouye https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-daniel-inouye?x-craft-preview=xvM33YARfU&token=PhezyUe0adBVY5pW735xBSOL3ApYS2zd To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Daniel Inouye. The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the highest-ranking Senator at the time of his death in 2012. Read the AUSA's graphic novel about Sen. Inouye for a gripping retelling and illustration of his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000 Rerun: Daniel Inouye full Evergreen Podcasts To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Daniel Inouye. To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Daniel Inouye. The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the highest-ranking Senator at the time of his death in 2012. Read the AUSA's graphic novel about Sen. Inouye for a gripping retelling and illustration of his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Daniel Inouye.

The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the highest-ranking Senator at the time of his death in 2012.

Read the AUSA's graphic novel about Sen. Inouye for a gripping retelling and illustration of his story.

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]]> 255 Anything for His Crew: 2d Lt. Robert Edward Femoyer https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/anything-for-his-crew-2d-lt-robert-edward-femoyer?x-craft-preview=cTv8VLh4HX&token=zkJyW4O48k8wHSbh8vEonnyhqt5gxs7C Second Lieutenant Robert Edward Femoyer served in World War II as a navigator on a B-17 bomber. On November 2nd, 1944, Femoyer embarked on only his fifth mission in Europe. He and hundreds of other B-17s were tasked with attacking an extremely well-defended oil refinery in Germany. As they approached the target, their aircraft was hit with three anti-aircraft shells. The impact sent shrapnel into Femoyer’s side and back, knocking him to the ground and severely wounding him. He was offered painkillers, but he refused, knowing that it would hamper his ability to navigate the aircraft. In order to ensure the safety of his crew, he suffered through 2.5 of serious pain in order to traverse the aircraft through flak and guide it back to base. Only upon touching down did he accept the injection of a sedative, but by then it was too late. Femoyer succumbed to his wounds as he was being moved off the plane.  On May 9th, 1945, Femoyer was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks to his self-sacrifice, the rest of the 10 man crew returned to their base in England safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Anything for His Crew: 2d Lt. Robert Edward Femoyer full Evergreen Podcasts 2d Lt. Femoyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for navigating his B-17 bomber out of danger while suffering from eventually fatal wounds. Second Lieutenant Robert Edward Femoyer served in World War II as a navigator on a B-17 bomber. On November 2nd, 1944, Femoyer embarked on only his fifth mission in Europe. He and hundreds of other B-17s were tasked with attacking an extremely well-defended oil refinery in Germany. As they approached the target, their aircraft was hit with three anti-aircraft shells. The impact sent shrapnel into Femoyer’s side and back, knocking him to the ground and severely wounding him. He was offered painkillers, but he refused, knowing that it would hamper his ability to navigate the aircraft. In order to ensure the safety of his crew, he suffered through 2.5 of serious pain in order to traverse the aircraft through flak and guide it back to base. Only upon touching down did he accept the injection of a sedative, but by then it was too late. Femoyer succumbed to his wounds as he was being moved off the plane.  On May 9th, 1945, Femoyer was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks to his self-sacrifice, the rest of the 10 man crew returned to their base in England safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Second Lieutenant Robert Edward Femoyer served in World War II as a navigator on a B-17 bomber. On November 2nd, 1944, Femoyer embarked on only his fifth mission in Europe. He and hundreds of other B-17s were tasked with attacking an extremely well-defended oil refinery in Germany. As they approached the target, their aircraft was hit with three anti-aircraft shells. The impact sent shrapnel into Femoyer’s side and back, knocking him to the ground and severely wounding him. He was offered painkillers, but he refused, knowing that it would hamper his ability to navigate the aircraft. In order to ensure the safety of his crew, he suffered through 2.5 of serious pain in order to traverse the aircraft through flak and guide it back to base. Only upon touching down did he accept the injection of a sedative, but by then it was too late. Femoyer succumbed to his wounds as he was being moved off the plane. 

On May 9th, 1945, Femoyer was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Thanks to his self-sacrifice, the rest of the 10 man crew returned to their base in England safely.

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]]> 299 A Century Old Myth: Sergeant Alvin York https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/a-century-old-myth-sergeant-alvin-york?x-craft-preview=X6Q6Lvwtej&token=e0Q7cNCZItKUjAs-XA6yoUGY7tqI8QaP Sgt York was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly killing two dozen enemies and capturing over 130 during World War I, but is that what really happened?  In this episode we talk about what really happened that day in France, and how decades of lies and cover-ups supported a false narrative about York and his actions that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Century Old Myth: Sergeant Alvin York full Evergreen Podcasts Sgt York was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly killing two dozen enemies and capturing over 130 during World War I, but is that what really happened? Sgt York was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly killing two dozen enemies and capturing over 130 during World War I, but is that what really happened?  In this episode we talk about what really happened that day in France, and how decades of lies and cover-ups supported a false narrative about York and his actions that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sgt York was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly killing two dozen enemies and capturing over 130 during World War I, but is that what really happened? 

In this episode we talk about what really happened that day in France, and how decades of lies and cover-ups supported a false narrative about York and his actions that day.

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]]> 1098 Rerun: Jacob Parrott https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-jacob-parrott?x-craft-preview=TC7rubsX0b&token=QwVkFd2wneTD5us0z3gTQboGNOQqaoPM To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting the story of the first recipient, Jacob Parrott. Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Rerun: Jacob Parrott full Evergreen Podcasts To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting the story of the first recipient, Jacob Parrott To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting the story of the first recipient, Jacob Parrott. Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To celebrate 100 episodes of the Medal of Honor podcast we are revisiting the story of the first recipient, Jacob Parrott.

Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War.

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]]> 285 Clearing the Trench: SSG Edward N. Kaneshiro https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/clearing-the-trench-ssg-edward-n-kaneshiro?x-craft-preview=ylzPCUIGqE&token=jcsck-MWRUTBuR2DphtA4z3d9YTRGo6M Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro served in the Army in Vietnam. On December 1st, 1966, two American squads were ambushed by an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. Rushing to their aid, Kaneshiro ordered his men to take cover while he crawled up to a fortified enemy trench. While laying on his stomach, he threw a grenade into the trench, killing the enemy soldier manning a machine gun. Kaneshiro jumped into the trench and proceeded to kill two groups of enemies with grenades, and one group with his M-16 rifle. He single handedly cleared a 135 foot portion of the enemy trench, stopping the fire that suppressed his allies. Kaneshiro was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but a few years ago, his file was revisited. The US military has been reviewing past service member awards, particularly those of racial minorities, to see if they were overlooked for higher awards as a result of bias or bigotry. On July 5th, 2022, Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly averting disaster for his whole platoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Clearing the Trench: SSG Edward N. Kaneshiro full 14 3 Evergreen Podcasts SSG Kaneshiro was awarded the Medal of Honor for taking out a trench filled with NVA soldiers. Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro served in the Army in Vietnam. On December 1st, 1966, two American squads were ambushed by an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. Rushing to their aid, Kaneshiro ordered his men to take cover while he crawled up to a fortified enemy trench. While laying on his stomach, he threw a grenade into the trench, killing the enemy soldier manning a machine gun. Kaneshiro jumped into the trench and proceeded to kill two groups of enemies with grenades, and one group with his M-16 rifle. He single handedly cleared a 135 foot portion of the enemy trench, stopping the fire that suppressed his allies. Kaneshiro was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but a few years ago, his file was revisited. The US military has been reviewing past service member awards, particularly those of racial minorities, to see if they were overlooked for higher awards as a result of bias or bigotry. On July 5th, 2022, Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly averting disaster for his whole platoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro served in the Army in Vietnam. On December 1st, 1966, two American squads were ambushed by an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. Rushing to their aid, Kaneshiro ordered his men to take cover while he crawled up to a fortified enemy trench. While laying on his stomach, he threw a grenade into the trench, killing the enemy soldier manning a machine gun. Kaneshiro jumped into the trench and proceeded to kill two groups of enemies with grenades, and one group with his M-16 rifle. He single handedly cleared a 135 foot portion of the enemy trench, stopping the fire that suppressed his allies.


Kaneshiro was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but a few years ago, his file was revisited. The US military has been reviewing past service member awards, particularly those of racial minorities, to see if they were overlooked for higher awards as a result of bias or bigotry. On July 5th, 2022, Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly averting disaster for his whole platoon.

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]]> 342 A Beacon of Light: CH (CPT) Emil J. Kapaun https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/a-beacon-of-light-ch-cpt-emil-j-kapaun?x-craft-preview=QCL9v99zyZ&token=MdRvzRLHwwYRPlJQPWSXEF1TjAG_lstV Emil J. Kapaun served as a military Chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. As a Chaplain, it was his job to move from unit to unit, leading prayer and passing words of encouragement. During battle, Chaplains provided emergency care to the wounded, and gave last rites to dying soldiers. Since they aren’t issued as weapons and aren’t allowed to engage in combat, being a Chaplain was quite a dangerous job. On November 1st, 1950, Chaplain Kapaun and his unit were attacked by Chinese forces in what would later be called the Battle of Unsan. During the battle, Father Kapaun provided reassurance to his allies, administered aid, and helped pull 30 injured men out of no man's land. When he was given the opportunity to retreat with his unit, he declined. Instead he opted to stay and try to rescue more men, despite the risk of death or capture. Eventually he noticed an injured Chinese officer among the American wounded, and convinced him to negotiate the American’s safe surrender. As a result, most of the men were spared from being killed in action, or executed. Later on, he saved another wounded American from execution by pushing away an enemy soldier and carrying his comrade away, leaving the enemy too stunned to act. On their ‘Death March’ to a prison camp, Chaplain Kapaun’s words of motivation helped save the lives of several men. He encouraged healthy prisoners to help carry those who were wounded, ill or freezing, and could no longer walk by themselves. One prisoner said “I don’t know the name of that valley, but we called it the Kapaun Valley because that is where Father Kapaun instilled in us a will to live.” At the prison camp, Father Kapaun continued to be a beacon of light. He stole food, led prayers, fashioned tools, made fires, and aided the sick. He was so influential that the guards wanted to kill him, but they feared that doing so would start a rebellion. After about seven months in the prison camp, Chaplain Kapaun’s health deteriorated due to injury, sickness, and malnourishment. He was on track to recover, but the Chinese guards took him away from American doctors and threw him in their “hospital”, where he didn’t receive food or medical care. He died on May 23rd, 1950. Chaplain Kapaun originally was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his for his courage at the battle of Unsan, and for saving a fellow American from execution. Over 60 years later, on April 11th, 2013, that award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Beacon of Light: CH (CPT) Emil J. Kapaun full Evergreen Podcasts Chaplain Kapaun was awarded the Medal of Honor for administering aid, pulling 30 men out of danger, and saving one man from execution during the Battle of Unsan. Emil J. Kapaun served as a military Chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. As a Chaplain, it was his job to move from unit to unit, leading prayer and passing words of encouragement. During battle, Chaplains provided emergency care to the wounded, and gave last rites to dying soldiers. Since they aren’t issued as weapons and aren’t allowed to engage in combat, being a Chaplain was quite a dangerous job. On November 1st, 1950, Chaplain Kapaun and his unit were attacked by Chinese forces in what would later be called the Battle of Unsan. During the battle, Father Kapaun provided reassurance to his allies, administered aid, and helped pull 30 injured men out of no man's land. When he was given the opportunity to retreat with his unit, he declined. Instead he opted to stay and try to rescue more men, despite the risk of death or capture. Eventually he noticed an injured Chinese officer among the American wounded, and convinced him to negotiate the American’s safe surrender. As a result, most of the men were spared from being killed in action, or executed. Later on, he saved another wounded American from execution by pushing away an enemy soldier and carrying his comrade away, leaving the enemy too stunned to act. On their ‘Death March’ to a prison camp, Chaplain Kapaun’s words of motivation helped save the lives of several men. He encouraged healthy prisoners to help carry those who were wounded, ill or freezing, and could no longer walk by themselves. One prisoner said “I don’t know the name of that valley, but we called it the Kapaun Valley because that is where Father Kapaun instilled in us a will to live.” At the prison camp, Father Kapaun continued to be a beacon of light. He stole food, led prayers, fashioned tools, made fires, and aided the sick. He was so influential that the guards wanted to kill him, but they feared that doing so would start a rebellion. After about seven months in the prison camp, Chaplain Kapaun’s health deteriorated due to injury, sickness, and malnourishment. He was on track to recover, but the Chinese guards took him away from American doctors and threw him in their “hospital”, where he didn’t receive food or medical care. He died on May 23rd, 1950. Chaplain Kapaun originally was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his for his courage at the battle of Unsan, and for saving a fellow American from execution. Over 60 years later, on April 11th, 2013, that award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emil J. Kapaun served as a military Chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. As a Chaplain, it was his job to move from unit to unit, leading prayer and passing words of encouragement. During battle, Chaplains provided emergency care to the wounded, and gave last rites to dying soldiers. Since they aren’t issued as weapons and aren’t allowed to engage in combat, being a Chaplain was quite a dangerous job.

On November 1st, 1950, Chaplain Kapaun and his unit were attacked by Chinese forces in what would later be called the Battle of Unsan. During the battle, Father Kapaun provided reassurance to his allies, administered aid, and helped pull 30 injured men out of no man's land. When he was given the opportunity to retreat with his unit, he declined. Instead he opted to stay and try to rescue more men, despite the risk of death or capture.

Eventually he noticed an injured Chinese officer among the American wounded, and convinced him to negotiate the American’s safe surrender. As a result, most of the men were spared from being killed in action, or executed. Later on, he saved another wounded American from execution by pushing away an enemy soldier and carrying his comrade away, leaving the enemy too stunned to act.

On their ‘Death March’ to a prison camp, Chaplain Kapaun’s words of motivation helped save the lives of several men. He encouraged healthy prisoners to help carry those who were wounded, ill or freezing, and could no longer walk by themselves. One prisoner said “I don’t know the name of that valley, but we called it the Kapaun Valley because that is where Father Kapaun instilled in us a will to live.”

At the prison camp, Father Kapaun continued to be a beacon of light. He stole food, led prayers, fashioned tools, made fires, and aided the sick. He was so influential that the guards wanted to kill him, but they feared that doing so would start a rebellion.

After about seven months in the prison camp, Chaplain Kapaun’s health deteriorated due to injury, sickness, and malnourishment. He was on track to recover, but the Chinese guards took him away from American doctors and threw him in their “hospital”, where he didn’t receive food or medical care. He died on May 23rd, 1950.

Chaplain Kapaun originally was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his for his courage at the battle of Unsan, and for saving a fellow American from execution. Over 60 years later, on April 11th, 2013, that award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 605 Feed Drop: An Insurgent’s Nightmare - MSG Earl Plumlee https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/feed-drop-an-insurgents-nightmare-msg-earl-plumlee?x-craft-preview=G6xcQNh2iZ&token=VjYklsL0z8v0QcRjYYWlx4bkvxNdwdLI Today we are sharing an interview from our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words, which features Medal of Honor Recipient Earl Plumlee. Plumlee's story is almost unbelievable, and it's even more incredible hearing him tell it. We'll be back with another new episode of the Medal of Honor Podcast next week, but in the meantime, enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Feed Drop: An Insurgent’s Nightmare - MSG Earl Plumlee full Evergreen Podcasts Today we are sharing an interview from our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words, which features Medal of Honor Recipient Earl Plumlee. Plumlee's story is almost unbelievable, and it's even more incredible hearing him tell it. We'll be back with another new episode of the Medal of Honor Podcast next week, but in the meantime, enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today we are sharing an interview from our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words, which features Medal of Honor Recipient Earl Plumlee. Plumlee's story is almost unbelievable, and it's even more incredible hearing him tell it. We'll be back with another new episode of the Medal of Honor Podcast next week, but in the meantime, enjoy.

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]]> 3283 Rerun: The Unbelievable Story - MSG Earl Plumlee https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-the-unbelievable-story-msg-earl-plumlee?x-craft-preview=DMXXSufqhF&token=-DRZaShU99gF1xe3DdXm_K-FOSOnVrtl Next week we'll be sharing an interview with MOH recipient Earl Plumlee, which was recorded for our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words. In preparation, today we're re-airing our Medal of Honor episode about Plumlee. His story is one of the most incredible we've heard, so it's really worth taking a listen. MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Rerun: The Unbelievable Story - MSG Earl Plumlee full Evergreen Podcasts MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When an enemy attacked his base in Afghanistan, fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. Next week we'll be sharing an interview with MOH recipient Earl Plumlee, which was recorded for our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words. In preparation, today we're re-airing our Medal of Honor episode about Plumlee. His story is one of the most incredible we've heard, so it's really worth taking a listen. MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Next week we'll be sharing an interview with MOH recipient Earl Plumlee, which was recorded for our other show, Warriors In Their Own Words. In preparation, today we're re-airing our Medal of Honor episode about Plumlee. His story is one of the most incredible we've heard, so it's really worth taking a listen.

MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire.

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]]> 482 A One-Man Advance: Pvt. Dale Merlin Hansen https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Private Dale Merlin Hansen served in the Marine Corps during World War II. On May 7th, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Hansen took matters into his own hands and crawled into an exposed, advanced position. He fired his rocket launcher, destroying an important Japanese pillbox before his weapon was broken by enemy fire. Finding a nearby rifle, he continued his advance, killing four enemies before it jammed. He then fought two more off with the butt of his weapon and took cover. From there, he was able to arm himself with several grenades and a new weapon. He advanced again, killing eight enemies and destroying a strong enemy mortar position all on his own. Sadly, three days later, Hansen was mortally wounded by a sniper round while fighting at Dakeshi Ridge. On May 30th, 1946, Private Dale Merline Hansen was posthumously awarded for his bravery and indomitable determination during the Battle of Okinawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A One-Man Advance: Pvt. Dale Merlin Hansen full 14 1 Evergreen Podcasts Pvt. Hansen was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying one pill box, one mortar position, and killing twelve enemies during the Battle of Okinawa. Private Dale Merlin Hansen served in the Marine Corps during World War II. On May 7th, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Hansen took matters into his own hands and crawled into an exposed, advanced position. He fired his rocket launcher, destroying an important Japanese pillbox before his weapon was broken by enemy fire. Finding a nearby rifle, he continued his advance, killing four enemies before it jammed. He then fought two more off with the butt of his weapon and took cover. From there, he was able to arm himself with several grenades and a new weapon. He advanced again, killing eight enemies and destroying a strong enemy mortar position all on his own. Sadly, three days later, Hansen was mortally wounded by a sniper round while fighting at Dakeshi Ridge. On May 30th, 1946, Private Dale Merline Hansen was posthumously awarded for his bravery and indomitable determination during the Battle of Okinawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Private Dale Merlin Hansen served in the Marine Corps during World War II. On May 7th, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, Hansen took matters into his own hands and crawled into an exposed, advanced position. He fired his rocket launcher, destroying an important Japanese pillbox before his weapon was broken by enemy fire. Finding a nearby rifle, he continued his advance, killing four enemies before it jammed. He then fought two more off with the butt of his weapon and took cover. From there, he was able to arm himself with several grenades and a new weapon. He advanced again, killing eight enemies and destroying a strong enemy mortar position all on his own.

Sadly, three days later, Hansen was mortally wounded by a sniper round while fighting at Dakeshi Ridge.

On May 30th, 1946, Private Dale Merline Hansen was posthumously awarded for his bravery and indomitable determination during the Battle of Okinawa.

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]]> 266 Feed Drop: History Shorts - Conversations: Col. Jack H. Jacobs https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/feed-drop-history-shorts-conversations-col-jack-h-jacobs?x-craft-preview=294yVMS2fr&token=Xhp2U7FfoDzhnAMJhAAx-LaLp5DlRlVe Today we want to introduce you to a new podcast from Evergreen Podcasts called History Shorts. Award-winning historian, author, and history professor Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have. Our guest today is Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack H. Jacobs. His selfless acts under fire in Vietnam saved the lives of fellow soldiers and earned him the nation’s highest military honors. The story of Mr. Jacobs’ life before and after the defining event is one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering principles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Feed Drop: History Shorts - Conversations: Col. Jack H. Jacobs bonus Evergreen Podcasts Today we want to introduce you to a new podcast from Evergreen Podcasts called History Shorts. Their guest is Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack H. Jacobs, whose selfless acts under fire in Vietnam saved the lives of fellow soldiers and earned him the nation’s highest military honors. Today we want to introduce you to a new podcast from Evergreen Podcasts called History Shorts. Award-winning historian, author, and history professor Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have. Our guest today is Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack H. Jacobs. His selfless acts under fire in Vietnam saved the lives of fellow soldiers and earned him the nation’s highest military honors. The story of Mr. Jacobs’ life before and after the defining event is one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering principles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today we want to introduce you to a new podcast from Evergreen Podcasts called History Shorts.

Award-winning historian, author, and history professor Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have. Our guest today is Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack H. Jacobs. His selfless acts under fire in Vietnam saved the lives of fellow soldiers and earned him the nation’s highest military honors. The story of Mr. Jacobs’ life before and after the defining event is one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering principles.

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]]> 1025 1,000 Man Ambush: SP5 Dwight W. Birdwell https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/1-000-man-ambush-sp5-dwight-w-birdwell?x-craft-preview=WmUqpKHUXR&token=CALrXi9jOmBIWKOtDK-A0G2wLU0P_a9p On January 31st, 1968, Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell and his troop were ordered to respond to an NVA attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base. When the arrived on scene, they were ambushed by over 1,000 soldiers from either side of the road. Birdwell’s troop immediately took heavy casualties, including Birdwell’s tank commander. Under heavy fire, Birdwell got him out of the tank, onto the ground, and to a safe position before commandeering the tank. Standing in the hatch half exposed, Birdwell used the tank, a .50 caliber machine gun, a m60 machine gun, and his m16 rifle to fend off the attackers. Eventually something exploded in front of him, destroying his machine gun and sending shrapnel into his face, chest, arms, and hands. He then gathered a few other soldiers and took cover in the ditch beside the road. He was ordered to evacuate via a helicopter due to his wounds, but he snuck off the other side of the aircraft in order to stay and keep fighting. He then helped treat other wounded soldiers and continued engaging the enemy until reinforcements arrived. Only then did he finally agree to be evac’ed. Birdwell’s bravery and leadership was crucial to the defense of Tan Son Nhut, and directly led to an American victory. This NVA attack was one of several that marked the beginning of the Tet Offensive, which became one of the bloodiest periods in the Vietnam War.  Birwell’s commanding officer originally recommended him for the Medal of Honor, but that recommendation was sabotaged. In an act of racism, the events of January 31st were intentionally recorded incorrectly in order to prevent Birdwell from receiving the medal. Major chunks of Birdwell’s heroism were missing, and as a result, it was not originally upgraded. Finally on July 5th, 2022, Dwight Birdwell was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and tenacity under fire over 50 years prior. His other awards include two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and two Silver Stars. You can read Birdwell's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 1,000 Man Ambush: SP5 Dwight W. Birdwell full 13 3 Evergreen Podcasts SP5 Birdwell was awarded the Medal of Honor for fending off an ambush of over 1,000 NVA soldiers in Vietnam. On January 31st, 1968, Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell and his troop were ordered to respond to an NVA attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base. When the arrived on scene, they were ambushed by over 1,000 soldiers from either side of the road. Birdwell’s troop immediately took heavy casualties, including Birdwell’s tank commander. Under heavy fire, Birdwell got him out of the tank, onto the ground, and to a safe position before commandeering the tank. Standing in the hatch half exposed, Birdwell used the tank, a .50 caliber machine gun, a m60 machine gun, and his m16 rifle to fend off the attackers. Eventually something exploded in front of him, destroying his machine gun and sending shrapnel into his face, chest, arms, and hands. He then gathered a few other soldiers and took cover in the ditch beside the road. He was ordered to evacuate via a helicopter due to his wounds, but he snuck off the other side of the aircraft in order to stay and keep fighting. He then helped treat other wounded soldiers and continued engaging the enemy until reinforcements arrived. Only then did he finally agree to be evac’ed. Birdwell’s bravery and leadership was crucial to the defense of Tan Son Nhut, and directly led to an American victory. This NVA attack was one of several that marked the beginning of the Tet Offensive, which became one of the bloodiest periods in the Vietnam War.  Birwell’s commanding officer originally recommended him for the Medal of Honor, but that recommendation was sabotaged. In an act of racism, the events of January 31st were intentionally recorded incorrectly in order to prevent Birdwell from receiving the medal. Major chunks of Birdwell’s heroism were missing, and as a result, it was not originally upgraded. Finally on July 5th, 2022, Dwight Birdwell was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and tenacity under fire over 50 years prior. His other awards include two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and two Silver Stars. You can read Birdwell's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On January 31st, 1968, Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell and his troop were ordered to respond to an NVA attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base. When the arrived on scene, they were ambushed by over 1,000 soldiers from either side of the road. Birdwell’s troop immediately took heavy casualties, including Birdwell’s tank commander. Under heavy fire, Birdwell got him out of the tank, onto the ground, and to a safe position before commandeering the tank. Standing in the hatch half exposed, Birdwell used the tank, a .50 caliber machine gun, a m60 machine gun, and his m16 rifle to fend off the attackers. Eventually something exploded in front of him, destroying his machine gun and sending shrapnel into his face, chest, arms, and hands. He then gathered a few other soldiers and took cover in the ditch beside the road. He was ordered to evacuate via a helicopter due to his wounds, but he snuck off the other side of the aircraft in order to stay and keep fighting. He then helped treat other wounded soldiers and continued engaging the enemy until reinforcements arrived. Only then did he finally agree to be evac’ed. Birdwell’s bravery and leadership was crucial to the defense of Tan Son Nhut, and directly led to an American victory. This NVA attack was one of several that marked the beginning of the Tet Offensive, which became one of the bloodiest periods in the Vietnam War. 


Birwell’s commanding officer originally recommended him for the Medal of Honor, but that recommendation was sabotaged. In an act of racism, the events of January 31st were intentionally recorded incorrectly in order to prevent Birdwell from receiving the medal. Major chunks of Birdwell’s heroism were missing, and as a result, it was not originally upgraded.


Finally on July 5th, 2022, Dwight Birdwell was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and tenacity under fire over 50 years prior. His other awards include two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and two Silver Stars.


You can read Birdwell's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website.

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]]> 394 A Ticking Time Bomb: AC1 John Lee Levitow https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/a-ticking-time-bomb-ac1-john-lee-levitow?x-craft-preview=M42GvEETig&token=5Z960gwZ2rRO-8OeFQICnnyhB1Jgfk5D Airman First Class Jone Lee Levitow served in Vietnam as a loadmaster. On February 24th, 1969, Levitow’s AC-47, a fixed wing gunship, was hit by an enemy mortar round. The explosion tore a hole in the plane, slashed the fuselage, temporarily blinded the pilots, and threw everyone in the cargo hold to the ground, causing numerous injuries. It also knocked a 3 foot long, 27 pound explosive metal flare out of a crew member's hands, with the safety pin still around his finger. Armed and ready to explode, the smoking canister threatened to ignite all 19,000 pounds of ammunition in their aircraft. Despite being weak from the loss of blood, his right leg being partially numb, and the aircraft shaking in a 30 degree tilt,  Levitow attempted to grab the flare as it rolled around the floor. Eventually he threw his body on it, and managed to toss it out of the aircraft right before it ignited. The pilots of the AC-47 were able to get the aircraft under control, and were met with an ambulance when they arrived back at base. All eight crew members survived. On May 14th, 1970, Airman First Class John Lee Levitow was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible feat under dire circumstances. His heroism is probably best summarized by Major Ken Carpenter, who flew the AC-47 that day: “In my experience, I have never seen such a courageous act performed under such adverse circumstances. The entire eight-man crew owes their lives to John, and his quick reactions surely saved the aircraft. It was not possible to bail out as we had two seriously injured men aboard, one of them John Levitow. How the plane ever flew back to the base, I'll never know. How a plane with over 3,500 holes in the wings and fuselage stayed airborne defies description.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Ticking Time Bomb: AC1 John Lee Levitow full 13 3 Evergreen Podcasts AC1 Levitow was awarded the Medal of Honor for ignoring his wounds in order to toss out an explosive flare that would have exploded, igniting his aircraft’s ammo and killing all eight crew members. Airman First Class Jone Lee Levitow served in Vietnam as a loadmaster. On February 24th, 1969, Levitow’s AC-47, a fixed wing gunship, was hit by an enemy mortar round. The explosion tore a hole in the plane, slashed the fuselage, temporarily blinded the pilots, and threw everyone in the cargo hold to the ground, causing numerous injuries. It also knocked a 3 foot long, 27 pound explosive metal flare out of a crew member's hands, with the safety pin still around his finger. Armed and ready to explode, the smoking canister threatened to ignite all 19,000 pounds of ammunition in their aircraft. Despite being weak from the loss of blood, his right leg being partially numb, and the aircraft shaking in a 30 degree tilt,  Levitow attempted to grab the flare as it rolled around the floor. Eventually he threw his body on it, and managed to toss it out of the aircraft right before it ignited. The pilots of the AC-47 were able to get the aircraft under control, and were met with an ambulance when they arrived back at base. All eight crew members survived. On May 14th, 1970, Airman First Class John Lee Levitow was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible feat under dire circumstances. His heroism is probably best summarized by Major Ken Carpenter, who flew the AC-47 that day: “In my experience, I have never seen such a courageous act performed under such adverse circumstances. The entire eight-man crew owes their lives to John, and his quick reactions surely saved the aircraft. It was not possible to bail out as we had two seriously injured men aboard, one of them John Levitow. How the plane ever flew back to the base, I'll never know. How a plane with over 3,500 holes in the wings and fuselage stayed airborne defies description.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Airman First Class Jone Lee Levitow served in Vietnam as a loadmaster. On February 24th, 1969, Levitow’s AC-47, a fixed wing gunship, was hit by an enemy mortar round. The explosion tore a hole in the plane, slashed the fuselage, temporarily blinded the pilots, and threw everyone in the cargo hold to the ground, causing numerous injuries. It also knocked a 3 foot long, 27 pound explosive metal flare out of a crew member's hands, with the safety pin still around his finger. Armed and ready to explode, the smoking canister threatened to ignite all 19,000 pounds of ammunition in their aircraft. Despite being weak from the loss of blood, his right leg being partially numb, and the aircraft shaking in a 30 degree tilt,  Levitow attempted to grab the flare as it rolled around the floor. Eventually he threw his body on it, and managed to toss it out of the aircraft right before it ignited.


The pilots of the AC-47 were able to get the aircraft under control, and were met with an ambulance when they arrived back at base. All eight crew members survived.


On May 14th, 1970, Airman First Class John Lee Levitow was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible feat under dire circumstances. His heroism is probably best summarized by Major Ken Carpenter, who flew the AC-47 that day: “In my experience, I have never seen such a courageous act performed under such adverse circumstances. The entire eight-man crew owes their lives to John, and his quick reactions surely saved the aircraft. It was not possible to bail out as we had two seriously injured men aboard, one of them John Levitow. How the plane ever flew back to the base, I'll never know. How a plane with over 3,500 holes in the wings and fuselage stayed airborne defies description.”

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]]> 392 Hostage Rescue in Iraq: SGM Thomas P. Payne https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/hostage-rescue-in-iraq-sgm-thomas-p-payne?x-craft-preview=DJwIUhWpke&token=eIMD0ggGbVRGxz349YcCdTnDWzKjONaJ Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne served in Iraq as an Army Ranger. On October 22nd, 2015, Payne’s special operations unit was paired with Kurdish allies in order to complete a hostage rescue mission from an ISIS compound. Payne continuously wethered enemy fire, brownout conditions, and smoke from a burning building on the brink of collapse in order to help rescue 75 Iraqi hostages.  Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism and selfless service on that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Hostage Rescue in Iraq: SGM Thomas P. Payne full 13 2 Evergreen Podcasts SGM Payne was awarded the Medal of Honor for helping rescue 75 Iraqis from an ISIS compound in what was one of the largest hostage rescues in special ops history. Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne served in Iraq as an Army Ranger. On October 22nd, 2015, Payne’s special operations unit was paired with Kurdish allies in order to complete a hostage rescue mission from an ISIS compound. Payne continuously wethered enemy fire, brownout conditions, and smoke from a burning building on the brink of collapse in order to help rescue 75 Iraqi hostages.  Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism and selfless service on that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne served in Iraq as an Army Ranger. On October 22nd, 2015, Payne’s special operations unit was paired with Kurdish allies in order to complete a hostage rescue mission from an ISIS compound. Payne continuously wethered enemy fire, brownout conditions, and smoke from a burning building on the brink of collapse in order to help rescue 75 Iraqi hostages. 

Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism and selfless service on that day.

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]]> 420 The Invasion of Iraq: SFC Paul Ray Smith https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-invasion-of-iraq-sfc-paul-ray-smith?x-craft-preview=u7y9CpuYiN&token=re1rIR8PHhkAQVgvY4vj3cPG455Ycz3n Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was among the first group of Americans to invade Iraq in 2003, serving as a combat engineer.  On April 4th, 2003, American forces were attempting to seize Saddam Hussein International Airport. SFC Smith was leading two platoons of about three dozen men with the goal of setting up a holding area for prisoners of war, but they were attacked by over 100 members of the Iraqi Republican Guard. Smith quickly organized their defense, but the overwhelming enemy force began to swarm the area. Then, an RPG explosion sent shrapnel into three of Smith’s men. Smith organized their evac, but they were still vulnerable during their retreat. Seeing that a nearby carrier was unmanned, Smith exposed himself to enemy fire in order to man the .50 caliber machine gun on top of the vehicle. He engaged, covering his allies and killing as many as 50 enemies before being hit in the head by an enemy round. He was pulled to safety, but died a few minutes later in a hospital.  Smith’s leadership and quick thinking saved the lives of over 100 allied soldiers who were in vulnerable positions just a few hundred meters back. Thanks in part to Smith’s heroism, American forces eventually repelled the Iraqi attack and were able to successfully take control of the airport.  On April 4th, 2005, Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in protecting his men and fending off the Iraqi attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Invasion of Iraq: SFC Paul Ray Smith full 13 1 Evergreen Podcasts SFC Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in protecting his men and fending off the Iraqi attack Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was among the first group of Americans to invade Iraq in 2003, serving as a combat engineer.  On April 4th, 2003, American forces were attempting to seize Saddam Hussein International Airport. SFC Smith was leading two platoons of about three dozen men with the goal of setting up a holding area for prisoners of war, but they were attacked by over 100 members of the Iraqi Republican Guard. Smith quickly organized their defense, but the overwhelming enemy force began to swarm the area. Then, an RPG explosion sent shrapnel into three of Smith’s men. Smith organized their evac, but they were still vulnerable during their retreat. Seeing that a nearby carrier was unmanned, Smith exposed himself to enemy fire in order to man the .50 caliber machine gun on top of the vehicle. He engaged, covering his allies and killing as many as 50 enemies before being hit in the head by an enemy round. He was pulled to safety, but died a few minutes later in a hospital.  Smith’s leadership and quick thinking saved the lives of over 100 allied soldiers who were in vulnerable positions just a few hundred meters back. Thanks in part to Smith’s heroism, American forces eventually repelled the Iraqi attack and were able to successfully take control of the airport.  On April 4th, 2005, Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in protecting his men and fending off the Iraqi attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was among the first group of Americans to invade Iraq in 2003, serving as a combat engineer. 


On April 4th, 2003, American forces were attempting to seize Saddam Hussein International Airport. SFC Smith was leading two platoons of about three dozen men with the goal of setting up a holding area for prisoners of war, but they were attacked by over 100 members of the Iraqi Republican Guard. Smith quickly organized their defense, but the overwhelming enemy force began to swarm the area. Then, an RPG explosion sent shrapnel into three of Smith’s men. Smith organized their evac, but they were still vulnerable during their retreat. Seeing that a nearby carrier was unmanned, Smith exposed himself to enemy fire in order to man the .50 caliber machine gun on top of the vehicle. He engaged, covering his allies and killing as many as 50 enemies before being hit in the head by an enemy round. He was pulled to safety, but died a few minutes later in a hospital. 


Smith’s leadership and quick thinking saved the lives of over 100 allied soldiers who were in vulnerable positions just a few hundred meters back. Thanks in part to Smith’s heroism, American forces eventually repelled the Iraqi attack and were able to successfully take control of the airport. 


On April 4th, 2005, Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in protecting his men and fending off the Iraqi attack.

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]]> 302 Running Over the Enemy: S/Sgt. Herbert H. Burr https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/running-over-the-enemy-s-sgt-herbert-h-burr?x-craft-preview=ODVygQOcgT&token=Ggp3hmLscRwyg8-33eQOfZczo6BQlcPm Staff Sergeant Herbert H. Burr served in World War II as a tank gunner. His tank was approaching a town in Germany when they were hit by a bazooka, killing two crewmembers and seriously injuring the platoon sergeant. The surviving crew was forced to evacuate the vehicle, but Burr, delayed by his exit hatch that couldn’t open, feared being targeted upon leaving the vehicle. So, without any other crew, he commandeered the tank and drove it deeper into the town. He made a left turn where he was faced with an anti-tank gun that should have killed him, but Burr did something that was completely unexpected: he advanced. The enemy was thrown off by this decision, giving Burr just enough time to run over the gun with his tank, forcing the enemy to flee. Burr continued on, side swiping a German truck and knocking it over before heading back to his company. Upon his return, he exited the tank and braved sniper fire to reach medics and direct them towards his injured comrades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Running Over the Enemy: S/Sgt. Herbert H. Burr full 12 4 Evergreen Podcasts S/Sgt. Burr was awarded the Medal of Honor for running over an anti-tank gun and destroying an enemy truck with his tank before braving sniper fire to reach medics with important information. Staff Sergeant Herbert H. Burr served in World War II as a tank gunner. His tank was approaching a town in Germany when they were hit by a bazooka, killing two crewmembers and seriously injuring the platoon sergeant. The surviving crew was forced to evacuate the vehicle, but Burr, delayed by his exit hatch that couldn’t open, feared being targeted upon leaving the vehicle. So, without any other crew, he commandeered the tank and drove it deeper into the town. He made a left turn where he was faced with an anti-tank gun that should have killed him, but Burr did something that was completely unexpected: he advanced. The enemy was thrown off by this decision, giving Burr just enough time to run over the gun with his tank, forcing the enemy to flee. Burr continued on, side swiping a German truck and knocking it over before heading back to his company. Upon his return, he exited the tank and braved sniper fire to reach medics and direct them towards his injured comrades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Staff Sergeant Herbert H. Burr served in World War II as a tank gunner. His tank was approaching a town in Germany when they were hit by a bazooka, killing two crewmembers and seriously injuring the platoon sergeant. The surviving crew was forced to evacuate the vehicle, but Burr, delayed by his exit hatch that couldn’t open, feared being targeted upon leaving the vehicle. So, without any other crew, he commandeered the tank and drove it deeper into the town. He made a left turn where he was faced with an anti-tank gun that should have killed him, but Burr did something that was completely unexpected: he advanced. The enemy was thrown off by this decision, giving Burr just enough time to run over the gun with his tank, forcing the enemy to flee. Burr continued on, side swiping a German truck and knocking it over before heading back to his company. Upon his return, he exited the tank and braved sniper fire to reach medics and direct them towards his injured comrades.

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]]> 284 A Pilot’s Final Moments: Capt. Steven Logan Bennett https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/a-pilots-final-moments-capt-steven-logan-bennett?x-craft-preview=eVOOdvBFnK&token=ppc3fiQNUyluLkSz43Fl_NHuSU5Hd8wF Captain Steven Logan Bennett was flying an OV-10 Bronco near Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1972 when he received an urgent call for help. A friendly South Vietnamese ground unit had overextended, and were about to be engaged by nearly 300 enemies. Bennett called for air support, but none was available. He then called for artillery, but it turned out that it would risk hitting enemy troops. Seeing no other way to help, Bennett engaged the ground forces himself, disregarding the fact that his OV-10 was particularly susceptible to surface to air missiles. He strafed four times and avoided at least two missiles before one finally hit, destroying his left engine. He was kept airborne by his right engine, but a fire on his wing threatened to ignite the fuel storage, so he needed to act fast. His backseater couldn’t eject because his parachute had been destroyed by the missile, so the only option was to attempt a water landing. He knew that the OV-10 was not suited for this, and in fact no pilot had ever survived an OV-10 ditching, but he ignored the risks. His aircraft hit the water and was flung into a wing-over-wing tumble before settling nose first underwater. Bennett did not survive the crash, but his backseater did. On August 8th, 1974, Captain Steven Logan Bennett was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism and unparalleled concern for his companion. He’s credited with saving the lives of many South Vietnamese ground soldiers and his backseater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 A Pilot’s Final Moments: Capt. Steven Logan Bennett full 12 3 Evergreen Podcasts Capt. Bennett was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to protect a platoon of South Vietnamese soldiers and his OV-10 backseater. Captain Steven Logan Bennett was flying an OV-10 Bronco near Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1972 when he received an urgent call for help. A friendly South Vietnamese ground unit had overextended, and were about to be engaged by nearly 300 enemies. Bennett called for air support, but none was available. He then called for artillery, but it turned out that it would risk hitting enemy troops. Seeing no other way to help, Bennett engaged the ground forces himself, disregarding the fact that his OV-10 was particularly susceptible to surface to air missiles. He strafed four times and avoided at least two missiles before one finally hit, destroying his left engine. He was kept airborne by his right engine, but a fire on his wing threatened to ignite the fuel storage, so he needed to act fast. His backseater couldn’t eject because his parachute had been destroyed by the missile, so the only option was to attempt a water landing. He knew that the OV-10 was not suited for this, and in fact no pilot had ever survived an OV-10 ditching, but he ignored the risks. His aircraft hit the water and was flung into a wing-over-wing tumble before settling nose first underwater. Bennett did not survive the crash, but his backseater did. On August 8th, 1974, Captain Steven Logan Bennett was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism and unparalleled concern for his companion. He’s credited with saving the lives of many South Vietnamese ground soldiers and his backseater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Captain Steven Logan Bennett was flying an OV-10 Bronco near Quang Tri, Vietnam in 1972 when he received an urgent call for help. A friendly South Vietnamese ground unit had overextended, and were about to be engaged by nearly 300 enemies. Bennett called for air support, but none was available. He then called for artillery, but it turned out that it would risk hitting enemy troops. Seeing no other way to help, Bennett engaged the ground forces himself, disregarding the fact that his OV-10 was particularly susceptible to surface to air missiles. He strafed four times and avoided at least two missiles before one finally hit, destroying his left engine. He was kept airborne by his right engine, but a fire on his wing threatened to ignite the fuel storage, so he needed to act fast. His backseater couldn’t eject because his parachute had been destroyed by the missile, so the only option was to attempt a water landing. He knew that the OV-10 was not suited for this, and in fact no pilot had ever survived an OV-10 ditching, but he ignored the risks. His aircraft hit the water and was flung into a wing-over-wing tumble before settling nose first underwater. Bennett did not survive the crash, but his backseater did.

On August 8th, 1974, Captain Steven Logan Bennett was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism and unparalleled concern for his companion. He’s credited with saving the lives of many South Vietnamese ground soldiers and his backseater.

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]]> 335 Rerun: SFC Webster Anderson https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-sfc-webster-anderson?x-craft-preview=3IHSDHhJPG&token=gMLTM_lzr2OEQt1YS-nJB7z3B6bfkMaV Today, in honor of Vietnam War Veteran’s Day, we are re-airing our episode featuring SFC Webster Anderson. Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Rerun: SFC Webster Anderson full Evergreen Podcasts SFC Anderson lost two legs and an arm defending his position in Vietnam, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men and led to victory. Today, in honor of Vietnam War Veteran’s Day, we are re-airing our episode featuring SFC Webster Anderson. Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today, in honor of Vietnam War Veteran’s Day, we are re-airing our episode featuring SFC Webster Anderson.

Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 269 The Only Female Recipient: Dr. Mary E. Walker https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-only-female-recipient-dr-mary-e-walker?x-craft-preview=ucdOupuKLU&token=JgDC163t5HgTNNllKaUEAYwoKtBSM2It Dr. Mary E. Walker spent her whole life defying gender roles. She saved up money to go to college to become a Doctor, refused to wear women’s clothing her whole life, and served as an “Assistant Surgeon” (but still technically a civilian) during the war. She was captured and held as a prisoner of war for four months, and at the end of the war, she was awarded the Medal of Honor for her devotion to the detriment of her own health. Her medal was later rescinded in 1917, along with 911 other recipients, after the military decided to create eligibility requirements for the Medal of Honor. 50 years later, thanks to the help of her descendants, Dr. Walker’s Medal of Honor was posthumously restored by President Carter.  Dr. Walker was a vocal supporter of women’s suffrage, equal pay, and healthcare, and testified to Congress in support of women’s suffrage in 1912 and 1914. She received harassment her whole life for how she dressed, and in her later years, she opened her home to others who were ostracized by society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 The Only Female Recipient: Dr. Mary E. Walker full 12 2 Evergreen Podcasts Dr. Walker is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor, and she was awarded it for her devotion and bravery during the Civil War. Dr. Mary E. Walker spent her whole life defying gender roles. She saved up money to go to college to become a Doctor, refused to wear women’s clothing her whole life, and served as an “Assistant Surgeon” (but still technically a civilian) during the war. She was captured and held as a prisoner of war for four months, and at the end of the war, she was awarded the Medal of Honor for her devotion to the detriment of her own health. Her medal was later rescinded in 1917, along with 911 other recipients, after the military decided to create eligibility requirements for the Medal of Honor. 50 years later, thanks to the help of her descendants, Dr. Walker’s Medal of Honor was posthumously restored by President Carter.  Dr. Walker was a vocal supporter of women’s suffrage, equal pay, and healthcare, and testified to Congress in support of women’s suffrage in 1912 and 1914. She received harassment her whole life for how she dressed, and in her later years, she opened her home to others who were ostracized by society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Mary E. Walker spent her whole life defying gender roles. She saved up money to go to college to become a Doctor, refused to wear women’s clothing her whole life, and served as an “Assistant Surgeon” (but still technically a civilian) during the war. She was captured and held as a prisoner of war for four months, and at the end of the war, she was awarded the Medal of Honor for her devotion to the detriment of her own health. Her medal was later rescinded in 1917, along with 911 other recipients, after the military decided to create eligibility requirements for the Medal of Honor. 50 years later, thanks to the help of her descendants, Dr. Walker’s Medal of Honor was posthumously restored by President Carter. 

Dr. Walker was a vocal supporter of women’s suffrage, equal pay, and healthcare, and testified to Congress in support of women’s suffrage in 1912 and 1914. She received harassment her whole life for how she dressed, and in her later years, she opened her home to others who were ostracized by society.

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]]> 389 Ambushed in Afghanistan: SSG Robert J. Miller https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/ambushed-in-afghanistan-ssg-robert-j-miller?x-craft-preview=rGqHXSL92x&token=2OA5R1TR-aFC5wfJYOE3gaH65QkrZ2GW Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller served in Afghanistan as a Weapons Sergeant. In January of 2008, Miller was part of a Special Forces combat reconnaissance unit tasked with confirming enemy activity in the Gowardesh Valley. The unit had a successful initial engagement, in which Miller relayed information that became crucial to a lethal allied air strike. Afterwards, Miller was ordered to be the point man for a patrol tasked with doing a post battle assessment. The patrol separated from the unit, traveling to the opposite side of the valley and into a natural checkpoint as they navigated up a steep hill. There they were ambushed by 140 enemies. Holding elevated fighting positions on three sides of the patrol, the insurgents fired from less than 25 meters away. The patrol immediately retreated, but Miller charged forward, engaging the enemy and drawing a majority of the fire away from his vulnerable allies. He did this for over 25 minutes, killing 16 enemies and wounding 30, before succumbing to two gunshot wounds. He’s credited with saving the lives of 23 allies. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Ambushed in Afghanistan: SSG Robert J. Miller full 12 1 Evergreen Podcasts SSG Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor for killing multiple enemies and drawing fire away from his allies after a large ambush in the Gowardesh Valley. Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller served in Afghanistan as a Weapons Sergeant. In January of 2008, Miller was part of a Special Forces combat reconnaissance unit tasked with confirming enemy activity in the Gowardesh Valley. The unit had a successful initial engagement, in which Miller relayed information that became crucial to a lethal allied air strike. Afterwards, Miller was ordered to be the point man for a patrol tasked with doing a post battle assessment. The patrol separated from the unit, traveling to the opposite side of the valley and into a natural checkpoint as they navigated up a steep hill. There they were ambushed by 140 enemies. Holding elevated fighting positions on three sides of the patrol, the insurgents fired from less than 25 meters away. The patrol immediately retreated, but Miller charged forward, engaging the enemy and drawing a majority of the fire away from his vulnerable allies. He did this for over 25 minutes, killing 16 enemies and wounding 30, before succumbing to two gunshot wounds. He’s credited with saving the lives of 23 allies. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller served in Afghanistan as a Weapons Sergeant. In January of 2008, Miller was part of a Special Forces combat reconnaissance unit tasked with confirming enemy activity in the Gowardesh Valley. The unit had a successful initial engagement, in which Miller relayed information that became crucial to a lethal allied air strike. Afterwards, Miller was ordered to be the point man for a patrol tasked with doing a post battle assessment. The patrol separated from the unit, traveling to the opposite side of the valley and into a natural checkpoint as they navigated up a steep hill. There they were ambushed by 140 enemies. Holding elevated fighting positions on three sides of the patrol, the insurgents fired from less than 25 meters away. The patrol immediately retreated, but Miller charged forward, engaging the enemy and drawing a majority of the fire away from his vulnerable allies. He did this for over 25 minutes, killing 16 enemies and wounding 30, before succumbing to two gunshot wounds. He’s credited with saving the lives of 23 allies. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice that day.

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]]> 473 Defending Till the End: PFC Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/defending-till-the-end-pfc-anthony-t-kahoohanohano?x-craft-preview=pCsFQ5978y&token=4mY5a3XErmh8i7t4X4iOpptOgv5Dj0Go Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was a native Hawaiian who served in the Army in the Korean War before Hawaii was even a state. When an overwhelming enemy force attacked their defensive position, Kaho’ohanohano ordered his men to fall back, but he stayed behind. Kaho’ohanohano laid down deadly coverfire to protect his men as they retreated, firing a machine gun and throwing grenades. He was hit in the shoulder, but held his position until he had completely exhausted all of his ammo and grenades. Armed only with a shovel, Kaho’ohanohano was overwhelmed by enemy forces, but killed two in hand-to-hand combat. Seeing Kaho’ohanohano’s fierce dedication and bravery, his squad was inspired. They rallied and launched a successful counter attack, pushing out the enemy. When the dust cleared, they found that Kaho’ohanohano’s machine gun had bent because it had fired so many bullets. Kaho’ohanohano was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his sacrifice, but decades later, it was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On May 2nd, 2011, Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, and it was received by his nephew. He’s buried at the Maui Veterans cemetery in Maui, and a National Guard Armory in Maui was named after him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Defending Till the End: PFC Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano full 11 3 Evergreen Podcasts PFC Kaho’ohanohano defended his defensive position from an overwhelming enemy force alone so that his squad could escape to safety. Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was a native Hawaiian who served in the Army in the Korean War before Hawaii was even a state. When an overwhelming enemy force attacked their defensive position, Kaho’ohanohano ordered his men to fall back, but he stayed behind. Kaho’ohanohano laid down deadly coverfire to protect his men as they retreated, firing a machine gun and throwing grenades. He was hit in the shoulder, but held his position until he had completely exhausted all of his ammo and grenades. Armed only with a shovel, Kaho’ohanohano was overwhelmed by enemy forces, but killed two in hand-to-hand combat. Seeing Kaho’ohanohano’s fierce dedication and bravery, his squad was inspired. They rallied and launched a successful counter attack, pushing out the enemy. When the dust cleared, they found that Kaho’ohanohano’s machine gun had bent because it had fired so many bullets. Kaho’ohanohano was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his sacrifice, but decades later, it was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On May 2nd, 2011, Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, and it was received by his nephew. He’s buried at the Maui Veterans cemetery in Maui, and a National Guard Armory in Maui was named after him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was a native Hawaiian who served in the Army in the Korean War before Hawaii was even a state. When an overwhelming enemy force attacked their defensive position, Kaho’ohanohano ordered his men to fall back, but he stayed behind. Kaho’ohanohano laid down deadly coverfire to protect his men as they retreated, firing a machine gun and throwing grenades. He was hit in the shoulder, but held his position until he had completely exhausted all of his ammo and grenades. Armed only with a shovel, Kaho’ohanohano was overwhelmed by enemy forces, but killed two in hand-to-hand combat.

Seeing Kaho’ohanohano’s fierce dedication and bravery, his squad was inspired. They rallied and launched a successful counter attack, pushing out the enemy. When the dust cleared, they found that Kaho’ohanohano’s machine gun had bent because it had fired so many bullets.

Kaho’ohanohano was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his sacrifice, but decades later, it was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On May 2nd, 2011, Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, and it was received by his nephew. He’s buried at the Maui Veterans cemetery in Maui, and a National Guard Armory in Maui was named after him.

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]]> 269 no A Selfless Hero: SGT John Phillip Baca Sergeant John Phillip Baca served in the Army in a recoilless rifle team. His company was near Quan Loi, Vietnam and settled in for the night when an explosion went off in the distance. They recognized it as one of the tripwires they had set to alert them of enemies in their position. Baca and his platoon responded to the disturbance, and quickly came under heavy fire. Baca was preparing to fire when a friendly wounded soldier ran past, bumping Baca’s weapon off his shoulder. This caused Baca to see a grenade near his best friend and fellow soldier, Art. Baca shouted, alerting his platoon of the danger, and instinctively pushed Art out of the way. He then placed the top of his steel helmet on his stomach and jumped on the grenade. Baca and his helmet absorbed almost all of the concussion and shrapnel, and he lived to make a full recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 A Selfless Hero: SGT John Phillip Baca full 11 2 Evergreen Podcasts SGT Baca was awarded the Medal of Honor for diving on a grenade and protecting the lives of eight other men in Vietnam. Sergeant John Phillip Baca served in the Army in a recoilless rifle team. His company was near Quan Loi, Vietnam and settled in for the night when an explosion went off in the distance. They recognized it as one of the tripwires they had set to alert them of enemies in their position. Baca and his platoon responded to the disturbance, and quickly came under heavy fire. Baca was preparing to fire when a friendly wounded soldier ran past, bumping Baca’s weapon off his shoulder. This caused Baca to see a grenade near his best friend and fellow soldier, Art. Baca shouted, alerting his platoon of the danger, and instinctively pushed Art out of the way. He then placed the top of his steel helmet on his stomach and jumped on the grenade. Baca and his helmet absorbed almost all of the concussion and shrapnel, and he lived to make a full recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant John Phillip Baca served in the Army in a recoilless rifle team. His company was near Quan Loi, Vietnam and settled in for the night when an explosion went off in the distance. They recognized it as one of the tripwires they had set to alert them of enemies in their position. Baca and his platoon responded to the disturbance, and quickly came under heavy fire. Baca was preparing to fire when a friendly wounded soldier ran past, bumping Baca’s weapon off his shoulder. This caused Baca to see a grenade near his best friend and fellow soldier, Art. Baca shouted, alerting his platoon of the danger, and instinctively pushed Art out of the way. He then placed the top of his steel helmet on his stomach and jumped on the grenade. Baca and his helmet absorbed almost all of the concussion and shrapnel, and he lived to make a full recovery.

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]]> 284 The Battle of Ia Drang Valley: Col. Walter Marm Jr. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-battle-of-ia-drang-valley-col-walter-marm-jr?x-craft-preview=XetVAATcUB&token=Bmg24MnHyGSiIB-o0pWlYOdI1U-PTZUm Colonel Walter Joseph Marm Jr. served in the Army during Vietnam. On the 14th of November, 1965, Marm and his company were tasked with rescuing a platoon that had been surrounded by the NVA. After their first push was unsuccessful, Marm led his platoon through heavy machine gun and light arms fire. Marm killed four enemies that approached their position before exposing himself to enemy fire in order to locate their hidden machine gun. He then charged the machine gun bunker alone, running through 30 yards of open terrain, again exposed to enemy fire. He then tossed a grenade into the bunker, killing several of the 8 enemies that manned it, and killed the rest with his rifle. As he motioned for his men to join up with him, he was shot. The bullet entered his left jaw and exited through his right cheek. Despite the wound, Marm walked back to his company by himself, where he was evac’d to a hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Battle of Ia Drang Valley: Col. Walter Marm Jr. full 11 1 Evergreen Podcasts Col. Marm was awarded the Medal of Honor for charging a machine gun bunker alone and taking out all 8 enemies manning it during the Vietnam War. Colonel Walter Joseph Marm Jr. served in the Army during Vietnam. On the 14th of November, 1965, Marm and his company were tasked with rescuing a platoon that had been surrounded by the NVA. After their first push was unsuccessful, Marm led his platoon through heavy machine gun and light arms fire. Marm killed four enemies that approached their position before exposing himself to enemy fire in order to locate their hidden machine gun. He then charged the machine gun bunker alone, running through 30 yards of open terrain, again exposed to enemy fire. He then tossed a grenade into the bunker, killing several of the 8 enemies that manned it, and killed the rest with his rifle. As he motioned for his men to join up with him, he was shot. The bullet entered his left jaw and exited through his right cheek. Despite the wound, Marm walked back to his company by himself, where he was evac’d to a hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Colonel Walter Joseph Marm Jr. served in the Army during Vietnam. On the 14th of November, 1965, Marm and his company were tasked with rescuing a platoon that had been surrounded by the NVA. After their first push was unsuccessful, Marm led his platoon through heavy machine gun and light arms fire. Marm killed four enemies that approached their position before exposing himself to enemy fire in order to locate their hidden machine gun. He then charged the machine gun bunker alone, running through 30 yards of open terrain, again exposed to enemy fire. He then tossed a grenade into the bunker, killing several of the 8 enemies that manned it, and killed the rest with his rifle. As he motioned for his men to join up with him, he was shot. The bullet entered his left jaw and exited through his right cheek. Despite the wound, Marm walked back to his company by himself, where he was evac’d to a hospital.

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]]> 306 The Myth of the Arizona Balloon Buster: 1st Lt. Frank Luke https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-myth-of-the-arizona-balloon-buster-1st-lt-frank-luke?x-craft-preview=Oe7XodEGxF&token=3vF3ckkwX0dmBzSIx6O_anS-fuOpDJaY 1st Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr. served in the Army in World War I as a pilot. He quickly gained a reputation as being arrogant and overconfident, but he had the skills to back it up. He scored 18 aerial victories in under three weeks, mostly on unsanctioned missions. His friendship to his group commander allowed him to fly as he pleased, consequence free.  On September 29th, 1918, after almost being grounded by his squad commander, Luke left on another solo flight, destroying three German observation balloons. What happened after became subject exaggeration and speculation for decades to come. Originally, it was thought that Luke fought 10 German planes, destroying two of them before being shot down himself, and then died in a gunfight on the ground with German soldiers. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Decades later in 2008, thanks to archeological digs, interviews with descendants of witnesses, reviewing unpublished material, and analyzing evidence, the truth was finally revealed. After destroying three German observation balloons, Luke had circled back to head home, but was down by a German machine gun. He crash landed and attempted to escape on foot, but succumbed to his injuries.  Luke was reburied at the Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Italian War Cross, in addition to being the first airman ever awarded the Medal of Honor. He’s been commemorated with a statue that stands at the Arizona State Capitol, and by Luke Air Force Base, which was named after him. To this day, Luke’s Medal of Honor citation has never been updated to reflect the full picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Myth of the Arizona Balloon Buster: 1st Lt. Frank Luke full 10 3 Evergreen Podcasts 1st Lt. Luke has an incredible legacy, being the first airmen ever awarded the Medal of Honor, and being the second highest ace of World War I. 1st Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr. served in the Army in World War I as a pilot. He quickly gained a reputation as being arrogant and overconfident, but he had the skills to back it up. He scored 18 aerial victories in under three weeks, mostly on unsanctioned missions. His friendship to his group commander allowed him to fly as he pleased, consequence free.  On September 29th, 1918, after almost being grounded by his squad commander, Luke left on another solo flight, destroying three German observation balloons. What happened after became subject exaggeration and speculation for decades to come. Originally, it was thought that Luke fought 10 German planes, destroying two of them before being shot down himself, and then died in a gunfight on the ground with German soldiers. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Decades later in 2008, thanks to archeological digs, interviews with descendants of witnesses, reviewing unpublished material, and analyzing evidence, the truth was finally revealed. After destroying three German observation balloons, Luke had circled back to head home, but was down by a German machine gun. He crash landed and attempted to escape on foot, but succumbed to his injuries.  Luke was reburied at the Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Italian War Cross, in addition to being the first airman ever awarded the Medal of Honor. He’s been commemorated with a statue that stands at the Arizona State Capitol, and by Luke Air Force Base, which was named after him. To this day, Luke’s Medal of Honor citation has never been updated to reflect the full picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 1st Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr. served in the Army in World War I as a pilot. He quickly gained a reputation as being arrogant and overconfident, but he had the skills to back it up. He scored 18 aerial victories in under three weeks, mostly on unsanctioned missions. His friendship to his group commander allowed him to fly as he pleased, consequence free. 

On September 29th, 1918, after almost being grounded by his squad commander, Luke left on another solo flight, destroying three German observation balloons. What happened after became subject exaggeration and speculation for decades to come. Originally, it was thought that Luke fought 10 German planes, destroying two of them before being shot down himself, and then died in a gunfight on the ground with German soldiers. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Decades later in 2008, thanks to archeological digs, interviews with descendants of witnesses, reviewing unpublished material, and analyzing evidence, the truth was finally revealed. After destroying three German observation balloons, Luke had circled back to head home, but was down by a German machine gun. He crash landed and attempted to escape on foot, but succumbed to his injuries. 

Luke was reburied at the Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Italian War Cross, in addition to being the first airman ever awarded the Medal of Honor. He’s been commemorated with a statue that stands at the Arizona State Capitol, and by Luke Air Force Base, which was named after him. To this day, Luke’s Medal of Honor citation has never been updated to reflect the full picture.

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]]> 657 The Kamikaze Attacks: Lt. Richard Miles McCool Jr. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-kamikaze-attacks-lt-richard-miles-mccool-jr?x-craft-preview=XfOvsCkCNk&token=cLajYG_YmIGFazvXjQITKT6IoN4m2V-y After an enemy Japanese plane crashed into the water besides the USS William D. Porter, it exploded causing the destroyer to partially leave the water and crash down again. Thanks to Lieutenant Richard Miles McCool Jr., the commander of a smaller Landing Craft Support ship (LCS-122), all 300 crew members were evacuated to safety. The next day, on June 11th, 1945, the LCS-122 was subject to its own Kamikaze attack that made a direct hit to its bow. The impact caused an explosion and a serious fire that threatened to ignite the ship’s ammunition cache, igniting 120 rockets all at once. Despite his right side being covered in burns and shrapnel, Lt. McCool helped two wounded sailors escape the flaming deckhouse, and directed his crew in order to keep the fire from spreading. His lung then collapsed, but he was able to receive aid and be evacuated to another LCS. Lt. McCool was awarded the Medal of Honor role in saving both the crew of the USS William D. Porter on June 10th, and his own crew on June 11th, 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Kamikaze Attacks: Lt. Richard Miles McCool Jr. full 10 2 Evergreen Podcasts Lt. McCool was awarded the Medal of Honor for his role in saving the crew of the USS William D. Porter, and his own crew on the LCS-122 after a Kamikaze attack during WWII. After an enemy Japanese plane crashed into the water besides the USS William D. Porter, it exploded causing the destroyer to partially leave the water and crash down again. Thanks to Lieutenant Richard Miles McCool Jr., the commander of a smaller Landing Craft Support ship (LCS-122), all 300 crew members were evacuated to safety. The next day, on June 11th, 1945, the LCS-122 was subject to its own Kamikaze attack that made a direct hit to its bow. The impact caused an explosion and a serious fire that threatened to ignite the ship’s ammunition cache, igniting 120 rockets all at once. Despite his right side being covered in burns and shrapnel, Lt. McCool helped two wounded sailors escape the flaming deckhouse, and directed his crew in order to keep the fire from spreading. His lung then collapsed, but he was able to receive aid and be evacuated to another LCS. Lt. McCool was awarded the Medal of Honor role in saving both the crew of the USS William D. Porter on June 10th, and his own crew on June 11th, 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After an enemy Japanese plane crashed into the water besides the USS William D. Porter, it exploded causing the destroyer to partially leave the water and crash down again. Thanks to Lieutenant Richard Miles McCool Jr., the commander of a smaller Landing Craft Support ship (LCS-122), all 300 crew members were evacuated to safety.

The next day, on June 11th, 1945, the LCS-122 was subject to its own Kamikaze attack that made a direct hit to its bow. The impact caused an explosion and a serious fire that threatened to ignite the ship’s ammunition cache, igniting 120 rockets all at once. Despite his right side being covered in burns and shrapnel, Lt. McCool helped two wounded sailors escape the flaming deckhouse, and directed his crew in order to keep the fire from spreading. His lung then collapsed, but he was able to receive aid and be evacuated to another LCS.

Lt. McCool was awarded the Medal of Honor role in saving both the crew of the USS William D. Porter on June 10th, and his own crew on June 11th, 1945.

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]]> 412 The Black Panther Tank Battalion: S/Sgt. Ruben Rivers https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-black-panther-tank-battalion-s-sgt-ruben-rivers?x-craft-preview=UtuFdasea2&token=KD8Utx_0c05FSrwRgELMHZDsA-1ZqhC0 Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the 761st tank battalion, a primarily all black battalion nicknamed the Black Panthers. The panthers were considered an experiment by the U.S. military. At the time, the military was segregated, and they didn’t think black soldiers had the intellect or ability to operate tanks. The 761st had to train for two years before being deployed, as opposed to the usual few months.  Rivers and the rest of the Black Panthers arrived in Normandy in 1944. During 183 days of continuous combat, the Panthers traveled through six countries and liberated 30 towns on their march to Germany, becoming the first african american tank battalion to see combat.  One day near Geubling, France, River’s tank hit a mine, causing shrapnel to shred Rivers’ leg to the bone. He repeatedly refused morphine and evacuation, not wanting to leave his battalion. A few days later, the panthers encountered a German anti-tank unit, and their commanding officer ordered a retreat. Seeing the location of the enemy, Rivers radioed and said “I see ‘em, We’ll fight ‘em!”. He and another tank engaged the enemy, providing cover fire for the rest of the panthers as they withdrew. Suddenly River’s tank was hit by two high powered artillery shells, killing him and wounding the rest of the crew.  Rivers’ Medal of Honor recommendation was initially denied, but it was a long shot considering that at that point, no African American had received the award for their actions in either of the world wars.  Over 50 years later, Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his fighting spirit and daring leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Black Panther Tank Battalion: S/Sgt. Ruben Rivers full 10 1 Evergreen Podcasts S/Sgt. was awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to protect his tank battalion as they retreated during WWII. Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the 761st tank battalion, a primarily all black battalion nicknamed the Black Panthers. The panthers were considered an experiment by the U.S. military. At the time, the military was segregated, and they didn’t think black soldiers had the intellect or ability to operate tanks. The 761st had to train for two years before being deployed, as opposed to the usual few months.  Rivers and the rest of the Black Panthers arrived in Normandy in 1944. During 183 days of continuous combat, the Panthers traveled through six countries and liberated 30 towns on their march to Germany, becoming the first african american tank battalion to see combat.  One day near Geubling, France, River’s tank hit a mine, causing shrapnel to shred Rivers’ leg to the bone. He repeatedly refused morphine and evacuation, not wanting to leave his battalion. A few days later, the panthers encountered a German anti-tank unit, and their commanding officer ordered a retreat. Seeing the location of the enemy, Rivers radioed and said “I see ‘em, We’ll fight ‘em!”. He and another tank engaged the enemy, providing cover fire for the rest of the panthers as they withdrew. Suddenly River’s tank was hit by two high powered artillery shells, killing him and wounding the rest of the crew.  Rivers’ Medal of Honor recommendation was initially denied, but it was a long shot considering that at that point, no African American had received the award for their actions in either of the world wars.  Over 50 years later, Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his fighting spirit and daring leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the 761st tank battalion, a primarily all black battalion nicknamed the Black Panthers. The panthers were considered an experiment by the U.S. military. At the time, the military was segregated, and they didn’t think black soldiers had the intellect or ability to operate tanks. The 761st had to train for two years before being deployed, as opposed to the usual few months. 


Rivers and the rest of the Black Panthers arrived in Normandy in 1944. During 183 days of continuous combat, the Panthers traveled through six countries and liberated 30 towns on their march to Germany, becoming the first african american tank battalion to see combat. 


One day near Geubling, France, River’s tank hit a mine, causing shrapnel to shred Rivers’ leg to the bone. He repeatedly refused morphine and evacuation, not wanting to leave his battalion. A few days later, the panthers encountered a German anti-tank unit, and their commanding officer ordered a retreat. Seeing the location of the enemy, Rivers radioed and said “I see ‘em, We’ll fight ‘em!”. He and another tank engaged the enemy, providing cover fire for the rest of the panthers as they withdrew. Suddenly River’s tank was hit by two high powered artillery shells, killing him and wounding the rest of the crew. 


Rivers’ Medal of Honor recommendation was initially denied, but it was a long shot considering that at that point, no African American had received the award for their actions in either of the world wars. 


Over 50 years later, Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his fighting spirit and daring leadership.

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]]> 276 The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 2 https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-lost-battalion-four-medal-of-honor-stories-part-2?x-craft-preview=RfuZIGNnVt&token=T77kciLj0OPrQ5uK24mm6QH5Jx0UNvfM The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 2 full 9 8 Evergreen Podcasts Today we’ll hear the conclusion of the harrowing story of The Lost Battalion and the four members who earned the Medal of Honor in World War I. The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley.

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]]> 441 The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 1 https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-lost-battalion-four-medal-of-honor-stories-part-1?x-craft-preview=CHAA8eLBvx&token=_Z536mV94tiEDuOgDd6JQYOuqbZYtDYo The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 1 full 9 7 Evergreen Podcasts Today in a special episode, we’ll be talking about The Lost Battalion, and four soldiers who earned the Medal of Honor for their actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in World War I. The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley.

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]]> 452 Thirteen vs. Two: Col William A. Shomo https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/thirteen-vs-two-col-william-a-shomo?x-craft-preview=QxisHEzW5K&token=nopxWIVW3aY15Qh4BvWFm6ojCH8UYziL Colonel William A. Shomo served as a pilot in the pacific theater during World War II. While on a reconnaissance mission, Shomo and his wingman encountered a Japanese bomber convoy and attacked despite being outnumbered 13 to 2. Together they destroyed 10 enemy aircraft, and the remaining three were forced to flee. Shomo earned the Medal of Honor for destroying 7 of those enemies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Thirteen vs. Two: Col William A. Shomo full 9 6 Evergreen Podcasts Col Shomo earned the medal of honor for destroying 7 Japanese aircraft while being outnumbered 13 to 2 during World War II. Colonel William A. Shomo served as a pilot in the pacific theater during World War II. While on a reconnaissance mission, Shomo and his wingman encountered a Japanese bomber convoy and attacked despite being outnumbered 13 to 2. Together they destroyed 10 enemy aircraft, and the remaining three were forced to flee. Shomo earned the Medal of Honor for destroying 7 of those enemies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Colonel William A. Shomo served as a pilot in the pacific theater during World War II. While on a reconnaissance mission, Shomo and his wingman encountered a Japanese bomber convoy and attacked despite being outnumbered 13 to 2. Together they destroyed 10 enemy aircraft, and the remaining three were forced to flee. Shomo earned the Medal of Honor for destroying 7 of those enemies.

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]]> 251 Rerun: MSgt Leroy Petry https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-msgt-leroy-petry?x-craft-preview=ASULhnwRTE&token=xdbY59OICMuaCKej8B833vI1ZMuIljJX On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice.  You can read Petry's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Rerun: MSgt Leroy Petry full 9 Evergreen Podcasts This week we're revisiting the story of Master Sergeant Petry, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving a fellow Ranger from an enemy grenade at the cost of his arm. On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice.  You can read Petry's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice. 


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]]> 295 Happy Holidays From Everyone at Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor podcast team would like to take a moment to thank our listeners for all your support this year. Your kind words and support are greatly appreciated. We’re taking the next two weeks off to enjoy the holidays with our families, but next week we’ll be re-airing an episode that we’re really proud of.  Happy Holidays, and see you next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Happy Holidays From Everyone at Medal of Honor full 9 Evergreen Podcasts The Medal of Honor podcast team would like to take a moment to thank our listeners for all your support this year. We’re taking the next two weeks off to enjoy the holidays with our families, but next week we’ll be re-airing an episode that we’re really proud of. The Medal of Honor podcast team would like to take a moment to thank our listeners for all your support this year. Your kind words and support are greatly appreciated. We’re taking the next two weeks off to enjoy the holidays with our families, but next week we’ll be re-airing an episode that we’re really proud of.  Happy Holidays, and see you next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Medal of Honor podcast team would like to take a moment to thank our listeners for all your support this year. Your kind words and support are greatly appreciated. We’re taking the next two weeks off to enjoy the holidays with our families, but next week we’ll be re-airing an episode that we’re really proud of. 

Happy Holidays, and see you next year.

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]]> 116 The Unbelievable Story: MSG Earl Plumlee https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/the-unbelievable-story-msg-earl-plumlee?x-craft-preview=6WEGQbbZd8&token=Ucg0UYjRl-B4YZCh9BFM6euoffRQ-xNw MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. You can read Plumlee's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 The Unbelievable Story: MSG Earl Plumlee full 9 5 Evergreen Podcasts MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When an enemy attacked his base in Afghanistan, fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire. You can read Plumlee's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices MSG Plumlee’s Medal of Honor story is straight out of a movie. When enemies with suicide vests attacked his base in Afghanistan, Plumlee was out gunned and outmanned. He fought multiple insurgents with little ammo, and miraculously emerged from the fight with relatively minor injuries despite being under heavy fire.


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]]> 473 The Toughest Thing He’s Ever Done: SP5 Clarence Eugene Sasser Specialist 5th Class Clarence Eugene Sasser served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. Through numerous wounds and excruciating pain, he continuously administered aid to fellow soldiers for 20 hours as his company was attacked in Vietnam. To hear more of Sasser's story listen to his episode on our other show; Warrior In Their Own Words. You can read Sasser's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 The Toughest Thing He’s Ever Done: SP5 Clarence Eugene Sasser full 9 4 Evergreen Podcasts Through numerous wounds and excruciating pain, SP5 Sasser continuously administered aid for 20 hours as his company was attacked in Vietnam. Specialist 5th Class Clarence Eugene Sasser served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. Through numerous wounds and excruciating pain, he continuously administered aid to fellow soldiers for 20 hours as his company was attacked in Vietnam. To hear more of Sasser's story listen to his episode on our other show; Warrior In Their Own Words. You can read Sasser's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Specialist 5th Class Clarence Eugene Sasser served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. Through numerous wounds and excruciating pain, he continuously administered aid to fellow soldiers for 20 hours as his company was attacked in Vietnam.


To hear more of Sasser's story listen to his episode on our other show; Warrior In Their Own Words.


You can read Sasser's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website.

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]]> 334 Brothers in Arms: SM1 Douglas Albert Munro https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/brothers-in-arms-sm1-douglas-albert-munro?x-craft-preview=kIGoipmG8h&token=edYWtc9DjaocD8wjy8EMtqstyJXG8cT_ Leading up to World War II, Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro and Chief Signalman (later Commander) Raymond J. Evans enlisted to the Coast guard on the same day. They quickly became inseparable, only served one short assignment apart. You can read Munro's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Brothers in Arms: SM1 Douglas Albert Munro full 9 3 Evergreen Podcasts SM1 Munro and CSM Evans were inseparable during their time in the Coast Guard, and their teamwork saved the lives of dozens of Marines during the Second Battle of the Matanikau during World War II. Leading up to World War II, Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro and Chief Signalman (later Commander) Raymond J. Evans enlisted to the Coast guard on the same day. They quickly became inseparable, only served one short assignment apart. You can read Munro's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leading up to World War II, Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro and Chief Signalman (later Commander) Raymond J. Evans enlisted to the Coast guard on the same day. They quickly became inseparable, only served one short assignment apart.


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]]> 332 Surviving a Rocket: Lt. Comdr. Thomas Gunning Kelly https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/surviving-a-rocket-lt-comdr-thomas-gunning-kelly?x-craft-preview=bMHG23fn5R&token=SxngtqZVga4ucmYCZxbu0jgtml0q_x1P Lieutenant Commander Thomas Gunning Kelly served in Vietnam as a river assault division commander. Even after a rocket rendered him temporarily blind and unable to walk, he successfully directed his division’s defense of a vulnerable boat until the threat was gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Surviving a Rocket: Lt. Comdr. Thomas Gunning Kelly full 9 2 Evergreen Podcasts A Viet Cong rocket exploded 6 inches away from Lt. Comdr. Kelly, rendering him temporarily blind and unable to walk, but he continued directing his division’s defense until the threat was gone. Lieutenant Commander Thomas Gunning Kelly served in Vietnam as a river assault division commander. Even after a rocket rendered him temporarily blind and unable to walk, he successfully directed his division’s defense of a vulnerable boat until the threat was gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lieutenant Commander Thomas Gunning Kelly served in Vietnam as a river assault division commander. Even after a rocket rendered him temporarily blind and unable to walk, he successfully directed his division’s defense of a vulnerable boat until the threat was gone.

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]]> 281 Service and Sacrifice: Cpl William Kyle Carpenter https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/service-and-sacrifice-cpl-william-kyle-carpenter?x-craft-preview=lQOML9mN3S&token=5rhL0F3A9jrPYlmvdaOKSbvpuaU03_lf Corporal William Kyle Carpenter covered an enemy grenade in Afghanistan to protect his fellow Marine. He was severely injured, and had to be resuscitated multiple times, but he survived. It took him three years to recover, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage. You can read Carpenter's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Service and Sacrifice: Cpl William Kyle Carpenter full 9 1 Evergreen Podcasts Cpl Carpenter covered an enemy grenade in Afghanistan to protect his fellow Marine. He survived the blast and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage. dd Corporal William Kyle Carpenter covered an enemy grenade in Afghanistan to protect his fellow Marine. He was severely injured, and had to be resuscitated multiple times, but he survived. It took him three years to recover, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage. You can read Carpenter's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Corporal William Kyle Carpenter covered an enemy grenade in Afghanistan to protect his fellow Marine. He was severely injured, and had to be resuscitated multiple times, but he survived. It took him three years to recover, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage.


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]]> 338 BG Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: A D-Day Hero https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/bg-theodore-roosevelt-jr-a-d-day-hero?x-craft-preview=3fbpvUjNIF&token=Ozp0ZbfSkbwauNCeISovKZgmDkUnaCHt Son of former President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the oldest soldier and the highest ranking official to fight in the Invasion of Normandy. His seasoned and unfaltering leadership during D-Day inspired and reassured assaulting troops, leading to a successful establishment of the beachhead in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 BG Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: A D-Day Hero full 8 8 Evergreen Podcasts BG Roosevelt Jr.’s seasoned and unfaltering leadership during the invasion of Normandy inspired and reassured assaulting troops, leading to a successful establishment of the beachhead in France. Son of former President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the oldest soldier and the highest ranking official to fight in the Invasion of Normandy. His seasoned and unfaltering leadership during D-Day inspired and reassured assaulting troops, leading to a successful establishment of the beachhead in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Son of former President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the oldest soldier and the highest ranking official to fight in the Invasion of Normandy. His seasoned and unfaltering leadership during D-Day inspired and reassured assaulting troops, leading to a successful establishment of the beachhead in France.

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]]> 305 CinC Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt: The Rough Riders https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/cinc-theodore-teddy-roosevelt-the-rough-riders?x-craft-preview=oTFXoeEBbX&token=jjhUzgqjABop6-c86V7KK6tL6lv_mC5w Before becoming President, Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American war and served in a volunteer cavalry unit called the Rough Riders. Roosevelt became a national hero for leading a dangerous charge with the Rough Riders to take San Juan Hill. Despite being recommended for the award multiple times, Roosevelt was refused the Medal of Honor until 2001, one hundred and three years after the battle. Roosevelt and his son became the second father and son in history to each receive a Medal of Honor, and Roosevelt became the only person in history to receive both the Medal of Honor and the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 CinC Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt: The Rough Riders full 8 7 Evergreen Podcasts Before becoming President, Theodore Roosevelt became a national hero for capturing San Juan Hill, but due to political reasons, he didn’t receive a Medal of Honor for his actions until 2001. Before becoming President, Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American war and served in a volunteer cavalry unit called the Rough Riders. Roosevelt became a national hero for leading a dangerous charge with the Rough Riders to take San Juan Hill. Despite being recommended for the award multiple times, Roosevelt was refused the Medal of Honor until 2001, one hundred and three years after the battle. Roosevelt and his son became the second father and son in history to each receive a Medal of Honor, and Roosevelt became the only person in history to receive both the Medal of Honor and the Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before becoming President, Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American war and served in a volunteer cavalry unit called the Rough Riders. Roosevelt became a national hero for leading a dangerous charge with the Rough Riders to take San Juan Hill. Despite being recommended for the award multiple times, Roosevelt was refused the Medal of Honor until 2001, one hundred and three years after the battle. Roosevelt and his son became the second father and son in history to each receive a Medal of Honor, and Roosevelt became the only person in history to receive both the Medal of Honor and the Nobel Peace Prize.

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]]> 425 SFC Webster Anderson: Give Everything You’ve Got https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/sfc-webster-anderson-give-everything-youve-got?x-craft-preview=I7hDv3Ao4z&token=w-rjzKVF9MoXGI0vIRf5k3oVhe93OK3V Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 SFC Webster Anderson: Give Everything You’ve Got full 8 6 Evergreen Podcasts SFC Anderson lost two legs and an arm defending his position in Vietnam, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men and led to victory. Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant First Class Webster Anderson served in the Army in Vietnam. He lost two legs and an arm defending his position near Tam Ky, but his resilience and bravery encouraged his men, led to victory, and earned him the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 254 Pfc. Barger & Funk: Rushing into No Man’s Land https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/pfc-barger-funk-rushing-into-no-mans-land?x-craft-preview=x61KJJzVyD&token=m954iUVXftuCb9zrt-z758tQ4FFiiXLI Privates First Class Charles D. Barger and Jesse N. Funk both served in World War I as Stretcher Bearers in the U.S. Army. After hearing that two wounded officers were pinned down under heavy fire in No Man’s Land, Barger and Funk leaped into action and raced through heavy fire to save them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Pfc. Barger & Funk: Rushing into No Man’s Land full 8 5 Evergreen Podcasts Pfc. Charles D. Barger and Pfc. Jesse N. Funk both received the Medal of Honor for racing into No Man’s Land under heavy fire to rescue two wounded officers. Privates First Class Charles D. Barger and Jesse N. Funk both served in World War I as Stretcher Bearers in the U.S. Army. After hearing that two wounded officers were pinned down under heavy fire in No Man’s Land, Barger and Funk leaped into action and raced through heavy fire to save them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Privates First Class Charles D. Barger and Jesse N. Funk both served in World War I as Stretcher Bearers in the U.S. Army. After hearing that two wounded officers were pinned down under heavy fire in No Man’s Land, Barger and Funk leaped into action and raced through heavy fire to save them both.

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]]> 236 Maj. Horace Seaver Carswell Jr.: One Bomber Against a Convoy https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/maj-horace-seaver-carswell-jr-one-bomber-against-a-convoy?x-craft-preview=2BkZFTZodO&token=WoCtBtq0aQyFs2-6qvhKXzKZ6OEjwSB7 Major Horace Seaver Carswell Jr. was tasked with piloting a surprise single-plane bombing mission against a convoy of 14+ Japanese ships. Carswell hit his targets, but his B-24 suffered severe damage in the process. Down one parachute, he ordered his men to bail out and leave him behind. He attempted to crash land, but wasn’t able to gain enough altitude and crashed into a mountainside. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his exemplary Sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Maj. Horace Seaver Carswell Jr.: One Bomber Against a Convoy full 8 4 Evergreen Podcasts Maj. Carswell earned the Medal of Honor for sacrificing himself to save his crew after piloting a surprise solo bombing mission against a convoy of more than 14 Japanese ships. Major Horace Seaver Carswell Jr. was tasked with piloting a surprise single-plane bombing mission against a convoy of 14+ Japanese ships. Carswell hit his targets, but his B-24 suffered severe damage in the process. Down one parachute, he ordered his men to bail out and leave him behind. He attempted to crash land, but wasn’t able to gain enough altitude and crashed into a mountainside. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his exemplary Sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Major Horace Seaver Carswell Jr. was tasked with piloting a surprise single-plane bombing mission against a convoy of 14+ Japanese ships. Carswell hit his targets, but his B-24 suffered severe damage in the process. Down one parachute, he ordered his men to bail out and leave him behind. He attempted to crash land, but wasn’t able to gain enough altitude and crashed into a mountainside. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his exemplary Sacrifice.

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]]> 289 CPL James Allen: The Lie of a Lifetime https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/cpl-james-allen-the-lie-of-a-lifetime?x-craft-preview=apDLZt7d4M&token=LXIykO0aw5kEtf8m_xl4-Ximz4V9Y-5W Corporal James Allen served in the Union Army, and fought in many famous battles including Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville without ever seeing the inside of the hospital. During the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, Allen was separated from the rest of his division, and faced a squad of Confederates. He charged, prompting them to retreat. Allen then realized that they must think he has a squad behind them, because they’d never retreat with only one man in pursuit. Leaning into this, he hopped over a wall, landed amongst the 14 enemies, and convinced them to surrender. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this impressive trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 CPL James Allen: The Lie of a Lifetime full 8 3 Evergreen Podcasts CPL Allen was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly tricking a squad of 14 Confederates to surrender during the Civil War. Corporal James Allen served in the Union Army, and fought in many famous battles including Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville without ever seeing the inside of the hospital. During the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, Allen was separated from the rest of his division, and faced a squad of Confederates. He charged, prompting them to retreat. Allen then realized that they must think he has a squad behind them, because they’d never retreat with only one man in pursuit. Leaning into this, he hopped over a wall, landed amongst the 14 enemies, and convinced them to surrender. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this impressive trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Corporal James Allen served in the Union Army, and fought in many famous battles including Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville without ever seeing the inside of the hospital. During the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, Allen was separated from the rest of his division, and faced a squad of Confederates. He charged, prompting them to retreat. Allen then realized that they must think he has a squad behind them, because they’d never retreat with only one man in pursuit. Leaning into this, he hopped over a wall, landed amongst the 14 enemies, and convinced them to surrender. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this impressive trick.

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]]> 289 Sgt. David Bruce Bleak: The Giant of Hill 499 https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/sgt-david-bruce-bleak-the-giant-of-hill-499?x-craft-preview=L4GpUskIur&token=mXgmtF6vFsOjTSb6n8cKuAq6h4mNyQYY Sergeant David Bruce Bleak served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Army Medical Service. As he and a patrol of 20 men attempted to capture Hill 499, Sergeant Bleak continuously administered aid while killing four enemies with his bare hands and one with a trench knife, protecting a fellow soldier from a grenade blast, and carrying another down the hill down to safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Sgt. David Bruce Bleak: The Giant of Hill 499 full 8 2 Evergreen Podcasts Sgt. Bleak received the Medal of Honor for killing four enemies with his bare hands and one with a trench knife during the Korean War. Sergeant David Bruce Bleak served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Army Medical Service. As he and a patrol of 20 men attempted to capture Hill 499, Sergeant Bleak continuously administered aid while killing four enemies with his bare hands and one with a trench knife, protecting a fellow soldier from a grenade blast, and carrying another down the hill down to safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant David Bruce Bleak served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was assigned to the Army Medical Service. As he and a patrol of 20 men attempted to capture Hill 499, Sergeant Bleak continuously administered aid while killing four enemies with his bare hands and one with a trench knife, protecting a fellow soldier from a grenade blast, and carrying another down the hill down to safety.

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]]> 252 Sergeant Jose M. Lopez: One Man and His Machine Gun https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/sergeant-jose-m-lopez-one-man-and-his-machine-gun?x-craft-preview=0zR6H4ikOZ&token=WHwL4ofO-y5Zm4KarBNA8S-pGZ_Byls3 Sergeant Jose M. Lopez was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of the Bulge. Carrying and operating a heavy machine gun that was meant to be manned by at least three men, Lopez moved from position to position, defending his company from the German attack. He killed over 100 enemies and is credited with being nearly solely responsible for saving his company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Sergeant Jose M. Lopez: One Man and His Machine Gun full 8 1 Evergreen Podcasts Sergeant Lopez was awarded the Medal of Honor for killing 100+ enemies and almost single handedly protecting his company from a German attack during the Battle of the Bulge. Sergeant Jose M. Lopez was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of the Bulge. Carrying and operating a heavy machine gun that was meant to be manned by at least three men, Lopez moved from position to position, defending his company from the German attack. He killed over 100 enemies and is credited with being nearly solely responsible for saving his company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sergeant Jose M. Lopez was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of the Bulge. Carrying and operating a heavy machine gun that was meant to be manned by at least three men, Lopez moved from position to position, defending his company from the German attack. He killed over 100 enemies and is credited with being nearly solely responsible for saving his company.

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]]> 289 Rerun: MSgt Roy Benavidez https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-msgt-roy-benavidez?x-craft-preview=TS1F7ukepL&token=US8slEYP3TANSAA7GDzPgr_1sjpuJ5UZ Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying. You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here: Medal of Honor The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Rerun: MSgt Roy Benavidez full Evergreen Podcasts MSgt Roy Benavidez was awarded the Medal of Honor after risking his own life during the Vietnam War to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying. Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying. You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here: Medal of Honor The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying.


You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here:

Medal of Honor

The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez

Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice

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]]> 340 Pvt Joe P. Martinez: Fighting An Uphill Battle https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/pvt-joe-p-martinez-fighting-an-uphill-battle?x-craft-preview=9RqMWouG6c&token=Hyeaj10LzZAMidiEpGjWUOnW-GW48VoB Cold, underequipped, and out positioned, Private Martinez led the way up tundra mountains through Japanese defenses on the Alaskan island of Attu. As he readied to destroy the final bunker, Martinez was killed, but turned the battle around for his fellow soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Pvt Joe P. Martinez: Fighting An Uphill Battle full 7 8 Evergreen Podcasts Private Martinez served in World War II and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for clearing enemies from frozen mountains when his unit was pinned. Cold, underequipped, and out positioned, Private Martinez led the way up tundra mountains through Japanese defenses on the Alaskan island of Attu. As he readied to destroy the final bunker, Martinez was killed, but turned the battle around for his fellow soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cold, underequipped, and out positioned, Private Martinez led the way up tundra mountains through Japanese defenses on the Alaskan island of Attu. As he readied to destroy the final bunker, Martinez was killed, but turned the battle around for his fellow soldiers.

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]]> 282 RADM Richard Antrim: Defending the Defenseless https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/radm-richard-antrim-defending-the-defenseless?x-craft-preview=PiH53nKcMW&token=C-4Jd9eQUmihyYCwftYLRpRLfsWuFnw1 The last man to leave his sinking ship, Rear Admiral Antrim and his sailors could only run for so long before being captured and imprisoned as POW. Faced with cruelty and brutality from guards everyday, Antrim stood up for his fellow POWs and was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving another’s life in the prison camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000 RADM Richard Antrim: Defending the Defenseless full 7 7 Evergreen Podcasts Rear Admiral Antrim fought in the Pacific in World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for stopping a fellow POW from being beaten to death. The last man to leave his sinking ship, Rear Admiral Antrim and his sailors could only run for so long before being captured and imprisoned as POW. Faced with cruelty and brutality from guards everyday, Antrim stood up for his fellow POWs and was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving another’s life in the prison camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The last man to leave his sinking ship, Rear Admiral Antrim and his sailors could only run for so long before being captured and imprisoned as POW. Faced with cruelty and brutality from guards everyday, Antrim stood up for his fellow POWs and was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving another’s life in the prison camp.

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]]> 301 MSgt Leroy Petry: The Rangers https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/msgt-leroy-petry-the-rangers?x-craft-preview=x70ks2TBhi&token=OIn7cfaxTku2ODwMBFvzH3MfI7gqa15e On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice. You can read Petry's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000 MSgt Leroy Petry: The Rangers full 7 6 Evergreen Podcasts Master Sergeant Petry served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving a fellow Ranger from an enemy grenade at the cost of his arm. On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice. You can read Petry's Medal of Honor Citation on the National Medal of Honor Museum website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a raid in a Taliban compound, Master Sergeant Petry was wounded in both legs when an enemy grenade landed by his wounded comrade. Without thinking twice, Petry saved his friend by throwing the grenade back and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice.


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]]> 285 2ndLt Lloyd Herbert Hughes: Through the Fire and the Flames https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/2ndlt-lloyd-herbert-hughes-through-the-fire-and-the-flames?x-craft-preview=K5HJlUgEuL&token=ldK2FQ0HEtB0PSgN8XbFO8ktkAWrk0_Y Flying over a thousand miles to his target, 2ndLt Hughes’s B-24 Liberator took heavy fire from enemy flak, yet continued with the mission of bombing burning enemy oil fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000 2ndLt Lloyd Herbert Hughes: Through the Fire and the Flames full 7 5 Evergreen Podcasts 2ndLt Hughes was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for successfully bombing an Axis oil field in World War II despite heavy damage to his plane. Flying over a thousand miles to his target, 2ndLt Hughes’s B-24 Liberator took heavy fire from enemy flak, yet continued with the mission of bombing burning enemy oil fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Flying over a thousand miles to his target, 2ndLt Hughes’s B-24 Liberator took heavy fire from enemy flak, yet continued with the mission of bombing burning enemy oil fields.

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]]> 292 Cpl Joseph Vittori: Taking on an Army After enlisting for a second time, Corporal Joseph Vittori was sent to the Republic of Korea at the beginning of the Korean War. Alone in a position of his company’s defense, Vittori held off hundreds of enemy fighters to the death, and was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Cpl Joseph Vittori: Taking on an Army full 7 4 Evergreen Podcasts Corporal Vittori fought in the Korean War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for holding his position against hundreds of enemy fighters. After enlisting for a second time, Corporal Joseph Vittori was sent to the Republic of Korea at the beginning of the Korean War. Alone in a position of his company’s defense, Vittori held off hundreds of enemy fighters to the death, and was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After enlisting for a second time, Corporal Joseph Vittori was sent to the Republic of Korea at the beginning of the Korean War. Alone in a position of his company’s defense, Vittori held off hundreds of enemy fighters to the death, and was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 277 Cpl Harold Roberts: Only One of Us Can Make It https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/cpl-harold-roberts-only-one-of-us-can-make-it?x-craft-preview=TUhaXXPu9f&token=oHkWbd3DKWACcc0eRXkWkJwXDBSlJncu When Corporal Roberts’ tank sank into 10 feet of water, his first instinct was to save his gunner, knowing only one of them could escape. Because of his self sacrifice, Roberts was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Cpl Harold Roberts: Only One of Us Can Make It full 7 3 Evergreen Podcasts Corporal Roberts fought as a tank driver in World War I and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save his gunner. When Corporal Roberts’ tank sank into 10 feet of water, his first instinct was to save his gunner, knowing only one of them could escape. Because of his self sacrifice, Roberts was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When Corporal Roberts’ tank sank into 10 feet of water, his first instinct was to save his gunner, knowing only one of them could escape. Because of his self sacrifice, Roberts was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 273 LTJG John Koelsch: Helicopter Rescue https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/ltjg-john-koelsch-helicopter-rescue?x-craft-preview=Ds4SVEtnnf&token=FepO99-MpyLn13hqnCtE_COKJYGEnZsl LTJG Koelsch was one of two Navy pilots to receive the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. Flying his helicopter deep into enemy territory, he attempted to rescue a downed Marine pilot and resisted capture after being shot down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 LTJG John Koelsch: Helicopter Rescue full 7 2 Evergreen Podcasts LTJG Koelsch served in the Korean War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for a daring rescue mission deep in enemy territory. LTJG Koelsch was one of two Navy pilots to receive the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. Flying his helicopter deep into enemy territory, he attempted to rescue a downed Marine pilot and resisted capture after being shot down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices LTJG Koelsch was one of two Navy pilots to receive the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. Flying his helicopter deep into enemy territory, he attempted to rescue a downed Marine pilot and resisted capture after being shot down.

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]]> 277 PFC Oscar Palmer Austin: Selfless Sacrifice https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/pfc-oscar-palmer-austin-selfless-sacrifice?x-craft-preview=Qr2kyy0CLM&token=Cfo5BZY68o6DHA8IaP9JmgLhvszpLSoR When PFC Austin’s observation post was spotted and overrun, his only instinct was to save his fellow Marines. Austin sacrificed his life to save another Marine from a deadly grenade, and then took a bullet for him. Because of his sacrifice, Austin was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 PFC Oscar Palmer Austin: Selfless Sacrifice full 7 1 Evergreen Podcasts PFC Austin served in the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for absorbing a grenade blast and taking a bullet that would’ve killed his fellow Marine. When PFC Austin’s observation post was spotted and overrun, his only instinct was to save his fellow Marines. Austin sacrificed his life to save another Marine from a deadly grenade, and then took a bullet for him. Because of his sacrifice, Austin was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When PFC Austin’s observation post was spotted and overrun, his only instinct was to save his fellow Marines. Austin sacrificed his life to save another Marine from a deadly grenade, and then took a bullet for him. Because of his sacrifice, Austin was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 218 2ndLt Jerome Sudut: Never Give Up https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/2ndlt-jerome-sudut-never-give-up?x-craft-preview=9mUoe29mna&token=uxzQUmgu2OArGVBIHNUBGuxtDe8t88Zz 2ndLt Sudut received a battlefield commission during the Korean War and twice cleared a bunker alone that was stopping his platoon’s attack on a hill. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 2ndLt Jerome Sudut: Never Give Up full 6 8 Evergreen Podcasts 2ndLt Sudut served in the Korean War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for clearing an enemy bunker alone twice despite his injuries. 2ndLt Sudut received a battlefield commission during the Korean War and twice cleared a bunker alone that was stopping his platoon’s attack on a hill. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2ndLt Sudut received a battlefield commission during the Korean War and twice cleared a bunker alone that was stopping his platoon’s attack on a hill. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 234 CBM James Williams: Outnumbered and Outgunned https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/cbm-james-williams-outnumbered-and-outgunned?x-craft-preview=O8KYujShAq&token=AaRqjehX1CxP1F1IyaGiFWcbAAdq28Xd Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Williams served as a patrol boat commander in the Vietnam War, intercepting enemy boats on the Mekong River. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for fighting through an ambush against over 50 armed enemy boats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 CBM James Williams: Outnumbered and Outgunned full 6 7 Evergreen Podcasts CBM Williams served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for fighting off dozens of enemy boats in an ambush. Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Williams served as a patrol boat commander in the Vietnam War, intercepting enemy boats on the Mekong River. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for fighting through an ambush against over 50 armed enemy boats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Williams served as a patrol boat commander in the Vietnam War, intercepting enemy boats on the Mekong River. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for fighting through an ambush against over 50 armed enemy boats.

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]]> 277 Rerun: Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-color-sergeant-andrew-jackson-smith?x-craft-preview=X7vtlu8TX5&token=RHmtc7JoMobPTy-4VX3V-OTTs-OWwSa3 An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Rerun: Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith full 5 1 Evergreen Podcasts Color Sergeant Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for keeping his unit’s battle flag out of enemy hands in the Civil War. An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 318 Happy Independence Day from Medal of Honor https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/happy-independence-day-from-medal-of-honor?x-craft-preview=SS8bTZdRRR&token=z1NNbWzF66ahtfNzqx1UiELOdlNubVJf Ken and the Medal of Honor podcast team would like to thank you all for your support as listeners. Stay tuned tomorrow for a rerelease of a special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Happy Independence Day from Medal of Honor full 7 Evergreen Podcasts Happy Fourth of July from the Medal of Honor team. Ken and the Medal of Honor podcast team would like to thank you all for your support as listeners. Stay tuned tomorrow for a rerelease of a special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ken and the Medal of Honor podcast team would like to thank you all for your support as listeners. Stay tuned tomorrow for a rerelease of a special episode.

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]]> 121 CMSgt Richard Etchberger: Top Secret Radar Site https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/cmsgt-richard-etchberger-top-secret-radar-site?x-craft-preview=uypCIk4ngc&token=9u-iTJb04pDEJTHDF8_8sZHDyBEl2akZ On a classified assignment, CMSgt Etchberger’s radar site came under heavy attack from NVA forces. Etchberger was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his fellow airmen at the cost of his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 CMSgt Richard Etchberger: Top Secret Radar Site full 6 6 Evergreen Podcasts CMSgt Etchberger served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for evacuating wounded airmen from a secret radar site. On a classified assignment, CMSgt Etchberger’s radar site came under heavy attack from NVA forces. Etchberger was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his fellow airmen at the cost of his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a classified assignment, CMSgt Etchberger’s radar site came under heavy attack from NVA forces. Etchberger was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving his fellow airmen at the cost of his own life.

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]]> 281 SP4 Larry Dahl: The Gun Truck Named Brutus https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/sp4-larry-dahl-the-gun-truck-named-brutus?x-craft-preview=nuGEy743th&token=uJ4Jl0ArLNH3urnyP1t7sk3Pake17dKH Specialist 4 Larry Dahl originally joined the Army as a truck driver, but when the enemy started ambushing convoys, he became a gunner too, serving on a truck named “Brutus.” Dahl was awarded the Medal of Honor for jumping on a grenade and saving the lives of his truck’s crew during an ambush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 SP4 Larry Dahl: The Gun Truck Named Brutus full 6 5 Evergreen Podcasts SP4 Dahl served in the Vietnam War on a gun truck named “Brutus,” and was awarded the Medal of Honor for diving on a grenade in the midst of an ambush. Specialist 4 Larry Dahl originally joined the Army as a truck driver, but when the enemy started ambushing convoys, he became a gunner too, serving on a truck named “Brutus.” Dahl was awarded the Medal of Honor for jumping on a grenade and saving the lives of his truck’s crew during an ambush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Specialist 4 Larry Dahl originally joined the Army as a truck driver, but when the enemy started ambushing convoys, he became a gunner too, serving on a truck named “Brutus.” Dahl was awarded the Medal of Honor for jumping on a grenade and saving the lives of his truck’s crew during an ambush.

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]]> 281 MGySgt Richard Earl Bush: Diving On a Grenade https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/mgysgt-richard-earl-bush-diving-on-a-grenade?x-craft-preview=BKw5Bsh8zC&token=UTkJWhN5joWGcpqNs0SWdmIQHWVBmTDo At the end of a months-long battle to capture Okinawa, Cpl Bush and his Marines charged a mountain stronghold when an enemy grenade landed among them. Without hesitation, Bush jumped on it, saving their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 MGySgt Richard Earl Bush: Diving On a Grenade full 6 4 Evergreen Podcasts Cpl Bush served in World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for jumping on a grenade during the Battle of Okinawa. At the end of a months-long battle to capture Okinawa, Cpl Bush and his Marines charged a mountain stronghold when an enemy grenade landed among them. Without hesitation, Bush jumped on it, saving their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices At the end of a months-long battle to capture Okinawa, Cpl Bush and his Marines charged a mountain stronghold when an enemy grenade landed among them. Without hesitation, Bush jumped on it, saving their lives.

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]]> 264 Marcellus Chiles: What Now Captain? https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/marcellus-chiles-what-now-captain?x-craft-preview=j7KmdPniqU&token=J_XJZW4jjzEuAqgm4jW6QWEgeZa4fAO1 When his unit’s entire leadership was wiped out during the Argonne offensive, Capt Chiles took command of his battalion, advancing through a creek against heavy fire. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for commanding his unit despite a mortal wound from a sniper, refusing to leave until the unit was in good hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Marcellus Chiles: What Now Captain? full 6 3 Evergreen Podcasts Capt Chiles fought in World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for taking command of his battalion in battle despite being mortally wounded. When his unit’s entire leadership was wiped out during the Argonne offensive, Capt Chiles took command of his battalion, advancing through a creek against heavy fire. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for commanding his unit despite a mortal wound from a sniper, refusing to leave until the unit was in good hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When his unit’s entire leadership was wiped out during the Argonne offensive, Capt Chiles took command of his battalion, advancing through a creek against heavy fire. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for commanding his unit despite a mortal wound from a sniper, refusing to leave until the unit was in good hands.

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]]> 234 PFC Eugene Obregon: The Ultimate Sacrifice https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/pfc-eugene-obregon-the-ultimate-sacrifice?x-craft-preview=OdLY1b3QWA&token=nwy5xQfBvtN9sEPU872C2aLvD0VqSKB9 PFC Obregon was a fireman-turned-ammo carrier who saved a wounded Marine in the battle for Seoul. With an enemy platoon approaching, he shielded his fellow Marine’s body from fire at the cost of his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 PFC Eugene Obregon: The Ultimate Sacrifice full 6 2 Evergreen Podcasts PFC Obregon served in the Korean War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding a wounded Marine from enemy fire at the cost of his life. PFC Obregon was a fireman-turned-ammo carrier who saved a wounded Marine in the battle for Seoul. With an enemy platoon approaching, he shielded his fellow Marine’s body from fire at the cost of his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices PFC Obregon was a fireman-turned-ammo carrier who saved a wounded Marine in the battle for Seoul. With an enemy platoon approaching, he shielded his fellow Marine’s body from fire at the cost of his own life.

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]]> 275 1SG Benjamin Kaufman: Determination and Bravery https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/1sg-benjamin-kaufman-determination-and-bravery?x-craft-preview=Nq3j0HKKVk&token=BdaZehQc__BVREckUkqHEiWdnW5Lv3_B First Sergeant Kaufman couldn’t say no to a fight. After being shot in the arm, rendering it useless, and being separated from his men, Kaufman captured an enemy machine gun position despite only having one working arm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 1SG Benjamin Kaufman: Determination and Bravery full 6 1 Evergreen Podcasts First Sergeant Kaufman served in World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for capturing a machine gun nest despite sustaining serious injuries. First Sergeant Kaufman couldn’t say no to a fight. After being shot in the arm, rendering it useless, and being separated from his men, Kaufman captured an enemy machine gun position despite only having one working arm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices First Sergeant Kaufman couldn’t say no to a fight. After being shot in the arm, rendering it useless, and being separated from his men, Kaufman captured an enemy machine gun position despite only having one working arm.

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]]> 267 Technical Sgt. Ted Tanouye: “Go For Broke” A member of the all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Technical Sgt. Tanouye led his men through enemy machine gun and small arms fire to seize the vital Hill 140. Tanouye securing Hill 140 on the German main line of resistance allowed the Allies to advance. Tanouye was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Technical Sgt. Ted Tanouye: “Go For Broke” full 5 8 Evergreen Podcasts Technical Sgt. Tanouye served in World War II and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for seizing the infamous Hill 140 in Italy. A member of the all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Technical Sgt. Tanouye led his men through enemy machine gun and small arms fire to seize the vital Hill 140. Tanouye securing Hill 140 on the German main line of resistance allowed the Allies to advance. Tanouye was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A member of the all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Technical Sgt. Tanouye led his men through enemy machine gun and small arms fire to seize the vital Hill 140. Tanouye securing Hill 140 on the German main line of resistance allowed the Allies to advance. Tanouye was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000.

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]]> 325 2ndLt Raymond Zussman: Taking Positions and Prisoners https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/2ndlt-raymond-zussman-taking-positions-and-prisoners?x-craft-preview=4RNF6c80NP&token=hiiXJF9igLL8Snm5ibwKzMfjIsd095ER 2ndLt Zussman was one of the three Jewish Americans to receive a Medal of Honor in World War II. With only one working tank, Zussman scouted enemy positions alone to direct his tank’s fire, capturing the French town of Noroy-Le-Borg and taking dozens of prisoners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 2ndLt Raymond Zussman: Taking Positions and Prisoners full 5 7 Evergreen Podcasts 2ndLt Zussman served in World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for clearing a town with his tank while not sacrificing any men. 2ndLt Zussman was one of the three Jewish Americans to receive a Medal of Honor in World War II. With only one working tank, Zussman scouted enemy positions alone to direct his tank’s fire, capturing the French town of Noroy-Le-Borg and taking dozens of prisoners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2ndLt Zussman was one of the three Jewish Americans to receive a Medal of Honor in World War II. With only one working tank, Zussman scouted enemy positions alone to direct his tank’s fire, capturing the French town of Noroy-Le-Borg and taking dozens of prisoners.

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]]> 311 Colonel Harvey C. Barnum: Taking Command in Vietnam https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/colonel-harvey-c-barnum-taking-command-in-vietnam?x-craft-preview=DWhvuX1XoU&token=B9Rx0D5JU7FshDz5K-FU4Iz5IGTKYwSA With his company commander killed in an ambush, and Marines isolated from the rest of the battalion, Colonel Barnum took over the company and defeated the enemy. Barnum used attack helicopters on enemy positions and evacuated his dead and wounded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Colonel Harvey C. Barnum: Taking Command in Vietnam full 5 6 Evergreen Podcasts Colonel Barnum served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for taking command of a rifle company and rallying his men during a deadly ambush. With his company commander killed in an ambush, and Marines isolated from the rest of the battalion, Colonel Barnum took over the company and defeated the enemy. Barnum used attack helicopters on enemy positions and evacuated his dead and wounded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With his company commander killed in an ambush, and Marines isolated from the rest of the battalion, Colonel Barnum took over the company and defeated the enemy. Barnum used attack helicopters on enemy positions and evacuated his dead and wounded.

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]]> 288 HMCM William Charette: Saving Lives in the Mountains of Korea https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/hmcm-william-charette-saving-lives-in-the-mountains-of-korea?x-craft-preview=lHanQO4345&token=vZhRxBBVzwo-aSpzNY9alA3QBFs7ZQOB As Marines counterattacked to regain a vital outpost in the mountains of Korea, MCHM Charette shielded a wounded Marine’s body from a grenade blast. When his medical bag was destroyed, Charette bandaged wounded Marines with whatever he could get his hands on, even shreds of his own uniform. Charette was the only sailor who survived to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 HMCM William Charette: Saving Lives in the Mountains of Korea full 5 5 Evergreen Podcasts MCHM Charette served in the Korean War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for saving wounded Marines despite his own serious injuries. As Marines counterattacked to regain a vital outpost in the mountains of Korea, MCHM Charette shielded a wounded Marine’s body from a grenade blast. When his medical bag was destroyed, Charette bandaged wounded Marines with whatever he could get his hands on, even shreds of his own uniform. Charette was the only sailor who survived to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Marines counterattacked to regain a vital outpost in the mountains of Korea, MCHM Charette shielded a wounded Marine’s body from a grenade blast. When his medical bag was destroyed, Charette bandaged wounded Marines with whatever he could get his hands on, even shreds of his own uniform. Charette was the only sailor who survived to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea.

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]]> 288 Maj Louis Cukela: Stopping an Ambush Alone https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/maj-louis-cukela-stopping-an-ambush-alone?x-craft-preview=E7BiYGVN7W&token=0_YvVsRDP_yWbWsf8Oyew-uxRhvOCkCt A first generation Croatian American, Major Cukela was known for his fighting skill. Alone with a rifle, bayonet, and grenades, Cukela flanked a machine gun bunker firing upon his company, killing or capturing all of the enemy soldiers. Cukela was awarded two Medals of Honor for his actions, one from the Army, and one from the Navy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Maj Louis Cukela: Stopping an Ambush Alone full 5 4 Evergreen Podcasts Major Cukela served in World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly clearing a bunker firing on his Marines. A first generation Croatian American, Major Cukela was known for his fighting skill. Alone with a rifle, bayonet, and grenades, Cukela flanked a machine gun bunker firing upon his company, killing or capturing all of the enemy soldiers. Cukela was awarded two Medals of Honor for his actions, one from the Army, and one from the Navy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A first generation Croatian American, Major Cukela was known for his fighting skill. Alone with a rifle, bayonet, and grenades, Cukela flanked a machine gun bunker firing upon his company, killing or capturing all of the enemy soldiers. Cukela was awarded two Medals of Honor for his actions, one from the Army, and one from the Navy.

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]]> 307 Captain Florent Groberg: Stopping Suicide Bombers in Afghanistan https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/captain-florent-groberg-stopping-suicide-bombers-in-afghanistan?x-craft-preview=GXipkJgIui&token=vgaZVaU35nfNPXC2L-Fj3YAf5hZzOXXz During a patrol with several high ranking commanders, Captain Groberg noticed a suspicious individual following his group. Groberg realized the individual was a suicide bomber and pushed him away. After three years recovering from the blast, Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Captain Florent Groberg: Stopping Suicide Bombers in Afghanistan full 5 3 Evergreen Podcasts Captain Groberg served in Afghanistan and was awarded the Medal of Honor for stopping a suicide bomber. During a patrol with several high ranking commanders, Captain Groberg noticed a suspicious individual following his group. Groberg realized the individual was a suicide bomber and pushed him away. After three years recovering from the blast, Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices During a patrol with several high ranking commanders, Captain Groberg noticed a suspicious individual following his group. Groberg realized the individual was a suicide bomber and pushed him away. After three years recovering from the blast, Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 272 SSgt. William Bordelon: Bunker Buster https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/ssgt-william-bordelon-bunker-buster?x-craft-preview=0FS5naXcfu&token=pbwKBDSC1nNdeb4r89biPffSeaavK9L0 One of four Marines on his tractor to make it to the beach alive, SSgt. Bordelon leveled four enemy machine gun bunkers using improvised explosives and saved wounded Marines. Severely wounded himself, Bordelon covered Marines as they landed before being killed by machine gun fire. Bordelon’s actions helped secure the beachhead and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 SSgt. William Bordelon: Bunker Buster full 5 2 Evergreen Podcasts SSgt. Bordelon served in World War II and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying multiple bunkers and saving fellow Marines during the landing at Tarawa. One of four Marines on his tractor to make it to the beach alive, SSgt. Bordelon leveled four enemy machine gun bunkers using improvised explosives and saved wounded Marines. Severely wounded himself, Bordelon covered Marines as they landed before being killed by machine gun fire. Bordelon’s actions helped secure the beachhead and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices One of four Marines on his tractor to make it to the beach alive, SSgt. Bordelon leveled four enemy machine gun bunkers using improvised explosives and saved wounded Marines. Severely wounded himself, Bordelon covered Marines as they landed before being killed by machine gun fire. Bordelon’s actions helped secure the beachhead and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 304 Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith: From Slave to Soldier https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/color-sergeant-andrew-jackson-smith-from-slave-to-soldier?x-craft-preview=H1ToCAqoaD&token=B-5Kne9-q7twgZ9-fOYEe6kRzSs9ZnoB An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Color Sergeant Andrew Jackson Smith: From Slave to Soldier full 5 1 Evergreen Podcasts Color Sergeant Smith was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for keeping his unit’s battle flag out of enemy hands in the Civil War. An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An escaped slave, Color Sergeant Smith fought in the American Civil War’s Western Theater and Sherman’s March. When his regiment’s color sergeant was killed in battle, Smith grabbed the colors and inspired his men despite the fierce enemy fire. Nearly 140 years after the battle, Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 318 CAPT Cromwell: Down With The Ship https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/capt-cromwell-down-with-the-ship?x-craft-preview=4SmHJyHUUG&token=yh5Wb7uau_ncDDWzycNGOwlYh24TpIYO During WWII, one day before the landing at Tarawa, Captain Cromwell’s submarine was severely damaged by a Japanese destroyer. Forced between losing all his men as they took water or risking capture, Cromwell scuttled the ship with himself in it, keeping the Japanese from learning about Tarawa or the Allies’ ULTRA intelligence program. Cromwell was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 CAPT Cromwell: Down With The Ship full 4 8 Evergreen Podcasts Captain Cromwell was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in WWII for scuttling his submarine and preventing vital intelligence from falling into enemy hands in the Pacific Theater. During WWII, one day before the landing at Tarawa, Captain Cromwell’s submarine was severely damaged by a Japanese destroyer. Forced between losing all his men as they took water or risking capture, Cromwell scuttled the ship with himself in it, keeping the Japanese from learning about Tarawa or the Allies’ ULTRA intelligence program. Cromwell was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices During WWII, one day before the landing at Tarawa, Captain Cromwell’s submarine was severely damaged by a Japanese destroyer. Forced between losing all his men as they took water or risking capture, Cromwell scuttled the ship with himself in it, keeping the Japanese from learning about Tarawa or the Allies’ ULTRA intelligence program. Cromwell was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 276 SgtMaj Charles Hoffman (Ernest Janson): Battle of Belleau Wood https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/sgtmaj-charles-hoffman-ernest-janson-battle-of-belleau-wood?x-craft-preview=LjhCYvVOoG&token=1Fqknf_kaYNs9eNJLS-6s1l9WzRsHIA0 Ernest Janson went AWOL from the Army and joined the Marines under a false name: Charles Hoffman. Eight years later, at the legendary Battle of Belleau Wood, Hoffman’s actions awarded him the Medal of Honor when he single handedly charged a German machine gun squad from attacking his Marines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 SgtMaj Charles Hoffman (Ernest Janson): Battle of Belleau Wood full 4 7 Evergreen Podcasts Sergeant Major Hoffman was awarded the Medal of Honor for single handedly stopping a German counterattack at the Battle of Belleau Wood. Ernest Janson went AWOL from the Army and joined the Marines under a false name: Charles Hoffman. Eight years later, at the legendary Battle of Belleau Wood, Hoffman’s actions awarded him the Medal of Honor when he single handedly charged a German machine gun squad from attacking his Marines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ernest Janson went AWOL from the Army and joined the Marines under a false name: Charles Hoffman. Eight years later, at the legendary Battle of Belleau Wood, Hoffman’s actions awarded him the Medal of Honor when he single handedly charged a German machine gun squad from attacking his Marines.

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]]> 260 MSgt Roy Benavidez https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/msgt-roy-benavidez?x-craft-preview=2ZoE5cdQCY&token=PkIquGrfBTBJ6PVwKZJ8A9XMQ9vlKwhW Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying. You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here: Medal of Honor The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 MSgt Roy Benavidez full 4 6 Evergreen Podcasts MSgt Roy Benavidez was awarded the Medal of Honor after risking his own life during the Vietnam War to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying. Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying. You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here: Medal of Honor The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying.


You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here:

Medal of Honor

The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez

Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice

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]]> 324 2ndLt O’Brien: First Battle of the Hook https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/2ndlt-obrien-first-battle-of-the-hook?x-craft-preview=7A8CAiYY1v&token=nqKu0ml9oIHJb75pBzsv_MWpQErtA93N 2ndLt O’Brien fought in the Korean War’s First Battle of the Hook. After the PVA seized a key hill near the 38th Parallel, O’Brien led an attack through mortar and artillery fire to win it back. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, during a ceremony at the White House in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 2ndLt O’Brien: First Battle of the Hook full 4 5 Evergreen Podcasts 2ndLt O’Brien served in the Korean War and received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack to seize a vital hill. 2ndLt O’Brien fought in the Korean War’s First Battle of the Hook. After the PVA seized a key hill near the 38th Parallel, O’Brien led an attack through mortar and artillery fire to win it back. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, during a ceremony at the White House in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2ndLt O’Brien fought in the Korean War’s First Battle of the Hook. After the PVA seized a key hill near the 38th Parallel, O’Brien led an attack through mortar and artillery fire to win it back. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, during a ceremony at the White House in 1953.

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]]> 285 LT Capodanno: The Grunt Padre in Vietnam https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/lt-capodanno-the-grunt-padre-in-vietnam?x-craft-preview=oThDmI7fit&token=ie5-iSYzikhYqJurs44bioL-eoIe6WA0 LT Capodanno spent 10 years as a priest before becoming a Navy Chaplain and deploying to Vietnam. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving Marines and sailors without regard for his own safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 LT Capodanno: The Grunt Padre in Vietnam full 4 4 Evergreen Podcasts Lieutenant Capodanno, a noncombatant chaplain, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for recovering wounded Marines. LT Capodanno spent 10 years as a priest before becoming a Navy Chaplain and deploying to Vietnam. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving Marines and sailors without regard for his own safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices LT Capodanno spent 10 years as a priest before becoming a Navy Chaplain and deploying to Vietnam. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving Marines and sailors without regard for his own safety.

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]]> 261 SERG Sabo Jr.: Ambush on the Ho Chi Minh Trail https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/serg-sabo-jr-ambush-on-the-ho-chi-minh-trail?x-craft-preview=3z5TpJq2iR&token=Yh-aXKyCGzIYdpdX_NEVVga6FdLhSvdK After immigrating from Austria, Specialist Sabo served his new home by joining the US Army and deploying to Vietnam and Cambodia in 1970. On a mission to interdict enemy supply lines, Sabo fought off an ambush, saved a wounded soldier, and sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor 42 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 SERG Sabo Jr.: Ambush on the Ho Chi Minh Trail full 4 3 Evergreen Podcasts Sergeant Sabo was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for repelling an enemy ambush and saving a comrade’s life. After immigrating from Austria, Specialist Sabo served his new home by joining the US Army and deploying to Vietnam and Cambodia in 1970. On a mission to interdict enemy supply lines, Sabo fought off an ambush, saved a wounded soldier, and sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor 42 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After immigrating from Austria, Specialist Sabo served his new home by joining the US Army and deploying to Vietnam and Cambodia in 1970. On a mission to interdict enemy supply lines, Sabo fought off an ambush, saved a wounded soldier, and sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor 42 years later.

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]]> 273 MA2 Michael Monsoor https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/ma2-michael-monsoor?x-craft-preview=35yNZNnZAm&token=Yfj1uXUACC7UvgkXeO9-lKvWyc8S33pV Michael Monsoor was born in Long Beach, CA, and followed in his father’s footsteps to serve in the military. As a SEAL during the Global War on Terror, Monsoor was frequently deployed to the Middle East. While in Iraq in 2006, Monsoor sacrificed his own life to save his fellow SEALs, an act for which he received the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 MA2 Michael Monsoor full 4 2 Evergreen Podcasts Master-at-Arms Second Class Michael Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after giving his life to defend fellow SEALs in Iraq. Michael Monsoor was born in Long Beach, CA, and followed in his father’s footsteps to serve in the military. As a SEAL during the Global War on Terror, Monsoor was frequently deployed to the Middle East. While in Iraq in 2006, Monsoor sacrificed his own life to save his fellow SEALs, an act for which he received the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael Monsoor was born in Long Beach, CA, and followed in his father’s footsteps to serve in the military. As a SEAL during the Global War on Terror, Monsoor was frequently deployed to the Middle East. While in Iraq in 2006, Monsoor sacrificed his own life to save his fellow SEALs, an act for which he received the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 268 LT COL Rascon: No Soldier Left Behind https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/lt-col-rascon-no-soldier-left-behind?x-craft-preview=dKqj9BhsXX&token=6Ej61Tz0wNVtb6r6vOb_g3lvWKiA02SV A childhood immigrant, LT COL Al “Doc” Rascon became an Army medic and deployed to Vietnam. During a firefight,Rascon saved the lives of many soldiers by bringing them back to safety and absorbing grenade blasts. Rascon was so wounded he was given last rites, but recovered, continued to serve, and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 LT COL Rascon: No Soldier Left Behind full 4 1 Evergreen Podcasts LT COL Rascon was awarded the Medal of Honor for recovering wounded soldiers in Vietnam and shielding them from grenades with his own body. A childhood immigrant, LT COL Al “Doc” Rascon became an Army medic and deployed to Vietnam. During a firefight,Rascon saved the lives of many soldiers by bringing them back to safety and absorbing grenade blasts. Rascon was so wounded he was given last rites, but recovered, continued to serve, and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A childhood immigrant, LT COL Al “Doc” Rascon became an Army medic and deployed to Vietnam. During a firefight,Rascon saved the lives of many soldiers by bringing them back to safety and absorbing grenade blasts. Rascon was so wounded he was given last rites, but recovered, continued to serve, and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000.

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]]> 281 Fernando García https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/fernando-garc%C3%ADa?x-craft-preview=aub0Q62Ewe&token=hdI2ugewXKkc7D8CmrpPMZEgcDobdFve Private First Class Fernando Luis García Ledesma was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico before enlisting in the Marines in 1951. García was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine regiment and eventually deployed to fight in the Korean War. While engaged with forces from China’s People's Volunteer Army, García gave his life to protect his fellow Marines, for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Fernando García full 3 8 Evergreen Podcasts During an engagement with China’s People's Volunteer Army in the Korean War, Fernando García gave his life to protect fellow Marines, for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Private First Class Fernando Luis García Ledesma was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico before enlisting in the Marines in 1951. García was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine regiment and eventually deployed to fight in the Korean War. While engaged with forces from China’s People's Volunteer Army, García gave his life to protect his fellow Marines, for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Private First Class Fernando Luis García Ledesma was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico before enlisting in the Marines in 1951. García was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine regiment and eventually deployed to fight in the Korean War. While engaged with forces from China’s People's Volunteer Army, García gave his life to protect his fellow Marines, for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 258 Henry Erwin https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/henry-erwin?x-craft-preview=0v6AGBo78g&token=B6lqu4j6l82-ne82RdXSH-5ua8IFMUYJ Born in Alabama in 1921, Henry Erwin enlisted in the Army Reserve in his early twenties. Erwin was assigned to a bombardment squadron and deployed to the Pacific in World War II. During one harrowing bombing run, Erwin suffered severe injuries while saving his aircraft and all those aboard. His actions earned him the Medal of Honor, but left him with grave injuries that required multiple surgeries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Henry Erwin full 3 7 Evergreen Podcasts Henry Erwin received the Medal of Honor for saving a plane full of his comrades, though he suffered severe injuries that required multiple surgeries. Born in Alabama in 1921, Henry Erwin enlisted in the Army Reserve in his early twenties. Erwin was assigned to a bombardment squadron and deployed to the Pacific in World War II. During one harrowing bombing run, Erwin suffered severe injuries while saving his aircraft and all those aboard. His actions earned him the Medal of Honor, but left him with grave injuries that required multiple surgeries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Born in Alabama in 1921, Henry Erwin enlisted in the Army Reserve in his early twenties. Erwin was assigned to a bombardment squadron and deployed to the Pacific in World War II. During one harrowing bombing run, Erwin suffered severe injuries while saving his aircraft and all those aboard. His actions earned him the Medal of Honor, but left him with grave injuries that required multiple surgeries.

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]]> 266 Happy Holidays from Medal of Honor https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/happy-holidays-from-medal-of-honor?x-craft-preview=Nn8ASo7Cwn&token=HWr9y8zkxQ5l21UiM1DqxMjA5tCTbLmQ Ken and the Medal of Honor podcast team are taking some time off for the holidays. New episodes will return on January 2nd. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Happy Holidays from Medal of Honor full 3 Evergreen Podcasts The Medal of Honor podcast team is taking some time off for the holidays but episodes will return on January 2nd. Ken and the Medal of Honor podcast team are taking some time off for the holidays. New episodes will return on January 2nd. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ken and the Medal of Honor podcast team are taking some time off for the holidays. New episodes will return on January 2nd. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays.

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]]> 110 John Balch https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/john-balch?x-craft-preview=T9493o1hiw&token=T_UqSlKyiTGv2EzIivOZME33926OOY65 Commander John H. Balch was born just before the turn of the 20th century in Kansas, were he studied at Kansas State University before joining the Navy. Balch was sent to fight in France as the US entered World War I. His efforts during pivotal engagements during the war earned him many military decorations, including the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 John Balch full 3 6 Evergreen Podcasts John Balch was awarded the Medal of Honor for multiple displays of bravery in pivotal engagements during the first World War. Commander John H. Balch was born just before the turn of the 20th century in Kansas, were he studied at Kansas State University before joining the Navy. Balch was sent to fight in France as the US entered World War I. His efforts during pivotal engagements during the war earned him many military decorations, including the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Commander John H. Balch was born just before the turn of the 20th century in Kansas, were he studied at Kansas State University before joining the Navy. Balch was sent to fight in France as the US entered World War I. His efforts during pivotal engagements during the war earned him many military decorations, including the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 274 Melvin Morris https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/melvin-morris?x-craft-preview=BnctUFfXSl&token=e8gDXG0XwlHc55Pk4aOlpr_68J9MuabW Before enlisting in the military, Melvin Morris lived out a humble childhood on his grandparent’s farm in Okmulgee, OK. Morris’s career began in the National Guard, and ultimately led to him serving in an Army Special Forces unit in Vietnam. It was there that Morris earned the Medal of Honor by rescuing injured comrades and retrieving classified information from the enemy’s grasp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Melvin Morris full 3 5 Evergreen Podcasts Melvin Morris was awarded the Medal of Honor for escorting injured comrades to safety and for retrieving classified information to prevent it falling into enemy hands in Vietnam. Before enlisting in the military, Melvin Morris lived out a humble childhood on his grandparent’s farm in Okmulgee, OK. Morris’s career began in the National Guard, and ultimately led to him serving in an Army Special Forces unit in Vietnam. It was there that Morris earned the Medal of Honor by rescuing injured comrades and retrieving classified information from the enemy’s grasp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before enlisting in the military, Melvin Morris lived out a humble childhood on his grandparent’s farm in Okmulgee, OK. Morris’s career began in the National Guard, and ultimately led to him serving in an Army Special Forces unit in Vietnam. It was there that Morris earned the Medal of Honor by rescuing injured comrades and retrieving classified information from the enemy’s grasp.

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]]> 253 Francis Wai https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/francis-wai?x-craft-preview=PaP5I6ttXD&token=86eO445bfneSO2ZCyESuE5k36Yl0pEa1 Captain Francis Brown Wai was the son of a Chinese immigrant and Native Hawaiian who, despite intending to work with his father in real estate, eventually enlisted in the National Guard. He served in the US invasion of the Japanese-occupied Philippines in World War II, where he gave his life in combat. Wai was awarded a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross, which was eventually upgraded to the Medal of Honor after a congressionally-directed review found that many Asian Americans did not receive fair consideration at the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Francis Wai full 3 4 Evergreen Podcasts Francis Brown Wai was awarded a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the invasion of the Japanese-occupied Philippines in World War II. The award was eventually upgraded to the Medal of Honor after a congressionally-directed review found that many Asian Americans did not receive fair consideration at the time. Captain Francis Brown Wai was the son of a Chinese immigrant and Native Hawaiian who, despite intending to work with his father in real estate, eventually enlisted in the National Guard. He served in the US invasion of the Japanese-occupied Philippines in World War II, where he gave his life in combat. Wai was awarded a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross, which was eventually upgraded to the Medal of Honor after a congressionally-directed review found that many Asian Americans did not receive fair consideration at the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Captain Francis Brown Wai was the son of a Chinese immigrant and Native Hawaiian who, despite intending to work with his father in real estate, eventually enlisted in the National Guard. He served in the US invasion of the Japanese-occupied Philippines in World War II, where he gave his life in combat. Wai was awarded a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross, which was eventually upgraded to the Medal of Honor after a congressionally-directed review found that many Asian Americans did not receive fair consideration at the time.

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]]> 272 Alonzo Cushing https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/alonzo-cushing?x-craft-preview=P5WSi43tMw&token=_IVnqR3rlAqbnL5KIlPAklr03cCtt4IE Born in 1841, Alonzo Hereford Cushing was raised in Fredonia, NY and graduated from West Point in 1861. He would go on to fight in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War against the Confederates. Cushing’s valiant actions would help to turn the tide during Pickett’s Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg, and eventually earn him the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Alonzo Cushing full 3 3 Evergreen Podcasts Alonzo Hereford Cushing earned the Medal of Honor fighting against Confederate soldiers during Pickett’s Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. Born in 1841, Alonzo Hereford Cushing was raised in Fredonia, NY and graduated from West Point in 1861. He would go on to fight in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War against the Confederates. Cushing’s valiant actions would help to turn the tide during Pickett’s Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg, and eventually earn him the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Born in 1841, Alonzo Hereford Cushing was raised in Fredonia, NY and graduated from West Point in 1861. He would go on to fight in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War against the Confederates. Cushing’s valiant actions would help to turn the tide during Pickett’s Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg, and eventually earn him the Medal of Honor.

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]]> 254 Dan Daly https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/dan-daly?x-craft-preview=qiSZzbKv4D&token=wqde4xADmPsYDmLLOYYhNaCN9A_UHfSv Dan Daly was born in Glen Cove, NY in 1873 and first saw combat during the Boxer Rebellion. He later fought in Haiti during the Banana Wars, and at the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. His bravery in these conflicts earned him two Medals of Honor, a privilege which only two Marines have received. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Dan Daly full 3 2 Evergreen Podcasts Dan Daly is one of only two Marines to receive the Medal of Honor twice. Dan Daly was born in Glen Cove, NY in 1873 and first saw combat during the Boxer Rebellion. He later fought in Haiti during the Banana Wars, and at the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. His bravery in these conflicts earned him two Medals of Honor, a privilege which only two Marines have received. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dan Daly was born in Glen Cove, NY in 1873 and first saw combat during the Boxer Rebellion. He later fought in Haiti during the Banana Wars, and at the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I. His bravery in these conflicts earned him two Medals of Honor, a privilege which only two Marines have received.

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]]> 254 Randy Shugart https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/randy-shugart?x-craft-preview=zneYCFqVKD&token=i0S3wNnV6BBYe50N53L44JuhdaRXQt8q Before enlisting in the Army, Randy Shugart spent most of his childhood on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. Shugart would eventually be deployed to Somalia as part of Operation Gothic Serpent. His actions while on a mission there would eventually serve as the inspiration for the book, and later movie, Black Hawk Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Randy Shugart full 3 1 Evergreen Podcasts Randy Shugart received the Medal of Honor for actions in Somalia. His story would eventually serve as the basis for the book, and later movie, Black Hawk Down. Before enlisting in the Army, Randy Shugart spent most of his childhood on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. Shugart would eventually be deployed to Somalia as part of Operation Gothic Serpent. His actions while on a mission there would eventually serve as the inspiration for the book, and later movie, Black Hawk Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before enlisting in the Army, Randy Shugart spent most of his childhood on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. Shugart would eventually be deployed to Somalia as part of Operation Gothic Serpent. His actions while on a mission there would eventually serve as the inspiration for the book, and later movie, Black Hawk Down.

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]]> 262 Hiroshi Miyamura https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/hiroshi-miyamura?x-craft-preview=oaLAenTBj1&token=-u9S_jWzGsdEQPKrhcndFDCCJ1AsRQP2 Despite being the son of immigrants and having teachers struggle to pronounce his name, Hiroshi Miyamura saw himself as fully American. Miyamura would eventually serve in multiple military conflicts and demonstrate extraordinary bravery in defeating a wave of enemy soldiers during the Korean War. Hiroshi was captured there, and was secretly awarded the Medal of Honor while a POW. He received the medal upon his release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Hiroshi Miyamura full 2 8 Evergreen Podcasts Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura’s military career included a two-and-a-half year period in which he suffered as a POW, earning him a secret nomination for the Medal of Honor. Despite being the son of immigrants and having teachers struggle to pronounce his name, Hiroshi Miyamura saw himself as fully American. Miyamura would eventually serve in multiple military conflicts and demonstrate extraordinary bravery in defeating a wave of enemy soldiers during the Korean War. Hiroshi was captured there, and was secretly awarded the Medal of Honor while a POW. He received the medal upon his release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Despite being the son of immigrants and having teachers struggle to pronounce his name, Hiroshi Miyamura saw himself as fully American. Miyamura would eventually serve in multiple military conflicts and demonstrate extraordinary bravery in defeating a wave of enemy soldiers during the Korean War. Hiroshi was captured there, and was secretly awarded the Medal of Honor while a POW. He received the medal upon his release.

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]]> 270 Alwyn Cashe https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/alwyn-cashe?x-craft-preview=GIap88hQEf&token=HQOTuFbIV9KCxlS66B4x090gqX7Fd4YM Born into a large family in Oviedo, FL, Alwyn Cashe’s military career began in the early 2000’s. He was deployed to Iraq in 2005 as a member of the 3rd Infantry Division. When one of the unit’s vehicles was hit by an IED, Cashe went to extraordinary lengths to save members of his party, suffering grievous injuries in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Alwyn Cashe full 2 7 Evergreen Podcasts Alwyn Cashe received the Medal of Honor for rescuing fellow soldiers from a burning vehicle in Iraq, suffering grievous injuries in the process. Born into a large family in Oviedo, FL, Alwyn Cashe’s military career began in the early 2000’s. He was deployed to Iraq in 2005 as a member of the 3rd Infantry Division. When one of the unit’s vehicles was hit by an IED, Cashe went to extraordinary lengths to save members of his party, suffering grievous injuries in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Born into a large family in Oviedo, FL, Alwyn Cashe’s military career began in the early 2000’s. He was deployed to Iraq in 2005 as a member of the 3rd Infantry Division. When one of the unit’s vehicles was hit by an IED, Cashe went to extraordinary lengths to save members of his party, suffering grievous injuries in the process.

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]]> 235 Hector Cafferata https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/hector-cafferata?x-craft-preview=bQQ8VdPcYy&token=VCYHwQeZwc2SO2sAklqJ8VPK0S2GhjVJ Originally enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, Hector Cafferata Jr found himself called to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War. His unit was tasked with defending a hill at the critical Toktong Pass, where Cafferata fought to protect his fellow Marines from a wave of enemy soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Hector Cafferata full 2 6 Evergreen Podcasts Hector Cafferata Jr was awarded the Medal of Honor for defeating enemy soldiers and holding critical ground during the Korean War. Originally enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, Hector Cafferata Jr found himself called to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War. His unit was tasked with defending a hill at the critical Toktong Pass, where Cafferata fought to protect his fellow Marines from a wave of enemy soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Originally enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, Hector Cafferata Jr found himself called to active duty at the outbreak of the Korean War. His unit was tasked with defending a hill at the critical Toktong Pass, where Cafferata fought to protect his fellow Marines from a wave of enemy soldiers.

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]]> 293 John Bobo https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/john-bobo?x-craft-preview=kMpJMKoUOC&token=KURygDIG4Z-OjvTqj2_TJsZ_KAOh9n-N John Paul Bobo joined the Marine Corps Reserve not long after graduating college and soon found himself in Vietnam. He earned the Medal of Honor defending his company from an enemy ambush as they patrolled along the North Vietnam border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000 John Bobo full 2 5 Evergreen Podcasts John Bobo’s bravery defending his comrades in combat, after suffering serious injuries, earned him the Medal of Honor, and the enduring respect of his fellow Marines. John Paul Bobo joined the Marine Corps Reserve not long after graduating college and soon found himself in Vietnam. He earned the Medal of Honor defending his company from an enemy ambush as they patrolled along the North Vietnam border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Paul Bobo joined the Marine Corps Reserve not long after graduating college and soon found himself in Vietnam. He earned the Medal of Honor defending his company from an enemy ambush as they patrolled along the North Vietnam border.

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]]> 225 James Howard https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/james-howard?x-craft-preview=eDKagTpu7F&token=0M86s5j9W86lS5psYbgX5xIBX0YvtULv James Howard led a long career as a pilot, serving in multiple branches of the military and across several conflicts. His flying skills quickly led him to become a squadron leader and Ace. Howard won the Medal of Honor in 1944 defending American bombers from German attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 James Howard full 2 4 Evergreen Podcasts James Howard won the Medal of Honor as a fighter pilot defending American bombers from German attacks during WWII. James Howard led a long career as a pilot, serving in multiple branches of the military and across several conflicts. His flying skills quickly led him to become a squadron leader and Ace. Howard won the Medal of Honor in 1944 defending American bombers from German attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Howard led a long career as a pilot, serving in multiple branches of the military and across several conflicts. His flying skills quickly led him to become a squadron leader and Ace. Howard won the Medal of Honor in 1944 defending American bombers from German attacks.

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]]> 292 Henry Johnson https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/henry-johnson?x-craft-preview=N6imm5tbn2&token=z52FSYMcc8b06wBKnJIPiiWIDvEk3twI Henry Johnson enlisted in the Army in 1917 and became one of the first American heroes of WWI. While in France, Johnson saved the life of his comrade by single handedly fighting off a wave of enemy soldiers. Though he returned home a hero, he faced difficulties finding work and accessing healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Henry Johnson full 2 3 Evergreen Podcasts Henry Johnson earned the Medal of Honor defending his comrades in hand-to-hand combat while heavily outnumbered, though his life after returning home would bring new challenges. Henry Johnson enlisted in the Army in 1917 and became one of the first American heroes of WWI. While in France, Johnson saved the life of his comrade by single handedly fighting off a wave of enemy soldiers. Though he returned home a hero, he faced difficulties finding work and accessing healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Henry Johnson enlisted in the Army in 1917 and became one of the first American heroes of WWI. While in France, Johnson saved the life of his comrade by single handedly fighting off a wave of enemy soldiers. Though he returned home a hero, he faced difficulties finding work and accessing healthcare.

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]]> 303 George A. Davis Jr Lt Col George A. Davis, Jr. served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and Korea, flying over 250 missions and becoming an ACE. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for attacking a vastly superior enemy formation during the Korean War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 George A. Davis Jr full 2 2 Evergreen Podcasts Davis earned the Medal of Honor attacking a vastly superior enemy formation during the Korean War. Lt Col George A. Davis, Jr. served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and Korea, flying over 250 missions and becoming an ACE. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for attacking a vastly superior enemy formation during the Korean War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lt Col George A. Davis, Jr. served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and Korea, flying over 250 missions and becoming an ACE. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for attacking a vastly superior enemy formation during the Korean War.

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]]> 281 Eddie Rickenbacker https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/eddie-rickenbacker?x-craft-preview=ZESAXFFpVz&token=QT7NJu9BGRoBsC_x1PDeZe9ElzvNTROw Captain Eddie Rickenbacker served as a pilot in WWI. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying two enemy aircraft in a one-versus-seven dogfight behind enemy lines. He also was awarded eight Distinguished Service Crosses for his other aerial victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Eddie Rickenbacker full 2 1 Evergreen Podcasts Rickenbacker was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying two enemy aircraft in a one-versus-seven dogfight behind enemy lines. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker served as a pilot in WWI. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying two enemy aircraft in a one-versus-seven dogfight behind enemy lines. He also was awarded eight Distinguished Service Crosses for his other aerial victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Captain Eddie Rickenbacker served as a pilot in WWI. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying two enemy aircraft in a one-versus-seven dogfight behind enemy lines. He also was awarded eight Distinguished Service Crosses for his other aerial victories.

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]]> 311 Rerun: Hershel "Woody" Williams https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor/rerun-hershel-woody-williams Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Learn more about Williams here: "75 years ago, a farm boy became a Medal of Honor hero with a flamethrower at Iwo Jima", Task & Purpose "Battle of Iwo Jima's Last Living Medal of Honor Recipient Still Working for Military Families", Military.com Williams' bio, Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation Medal of Honor citation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:40:00 -0000 Rerun: Hershel "Woody" Williams full 1 18 Evergreen Podcasts Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His legacy endures. Here is his story. Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Learn more about Williams here: "75 years ago, a farm boy became a Medal of Honor hero with a flamethrower at Iwo Jima", Task & Purpose "Battle of Iwo Jima's Last Living Medal of Honor Recipient Still Working for Military Families", Military.com Williams' bio, Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation Medal of Honor citation, Congressional Medal of Honor Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima.


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]]> 284 Harold Gonsalves https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Harold Gonsalves sacrificed his own life for the sake of his fellow Marines and their mission at the Battle of Okinawa. He was the only Latino Marine to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Harold Gonsalves full 1 17 Evergreen Podcasts The only Latino Marine to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II, Harold Gonsalves sacrificed his own life for the sake of his fellow Marines and their mission at the Battle of Okinawa. Harold Gonsalves sacrificed his own life for the sake of his fellow Marines and their mission at the Battle of Okinawa. He was the only Latino Marine to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Harold Gonsalves sacrificed his own life for the sake of his fellow Marines and their mission at the Battle of Okinawa. He was the only Latino Marine to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II.

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]]> 240 Tibor Rubin https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Holocaust-survivor and Hungarian immigrant Tibor Rubin received the Medal of Honor for his incredible resilience as a prisoner of war in Korea. Despite saving the lives of up to 40 fellow prisoners, he served under an anti-Semitic sergeant who blocked his nomination for the Medal four separate times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Tibor Rubin full 1 16 Evergreen Podcasts Holocaust-survivor Tibor Rubin received the Medal of Honor for his incredible resilience as a prisoner of war in Korea. Holocaust-survivor and Hungarian immigrant Tibor Rubin received the Medal of Honor for his incredible resilience as a prisoner of war in Korea. Despite saving the lives of up to 40 fellow prisoners, he served under an anti-Semitic sergeant who blocked his nomination for the Medal four separate times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Holocaust-survivor and Hungarian immigrant Tibor Rubin received the Medal of Honor for his incredible resilience as a prisoner of war in Korea.

Despite saving the lives of up to 40 fellow prisoners, he served under an anti-Semitic sergeant who blocked his nomination for the Medal four separate times.

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]]> 242 Joseph De Castro https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor The standard bearer for his unit, Joseph De Castro carried the Union Flag into the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. He was the first Latino to receive the Medal of Honor for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Joseph De Castro full 1 15 Evergreen Podcasts Joseph De Castro was the first Latino to receive the Medal of Honor for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. The standard bearer for his unit, Joseph De Castro carried the Union Flag into the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. He was the first Latino to receive the Medal of Honor for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The standard bearer for his unit, Joseph De Castro carried the Union Flag into the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

He was the first Latino to receive the Medal of Honor for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg.

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]]> 237 George Sakato https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor George Sakato's courageous solo charge up a German-held hill during World War II inspired his platoon to follow and complete their mission, capturing more than 30 enemy soldiers. Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Sakato's award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2000 along with 21 other veterans of Asian descent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000 George Sakato full 1 14 Evergreen Podcasts George Sakato's courageous solo charge up a German-held hill during World War II inspired his platoon to follow and capture more than 30 enemy soldiers. George Sakato's courageous solo charge up a German-held hill during World War II inspired his platoon to follow and complete their mission, capturing more than 30 enemy soldiers. Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Sakato's award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2000 along with 21 other veterans of Asian descent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices George Sakato's courageous solo charge up a German-held hill during World War II inspired his platoon to follow and complete their mission, capturing more than 30 enemy soldiers.

Initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Sakato's award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2000 along with 21 other veterans of Asian descent.

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]]> 240 Rerun: John Chapman https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000 John Chapman bonus 1 2 Evergreen Podcasts John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan.

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]]> 270 Rodolfo Hernandez https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Corporal Rodolfo (Rudy) Hernandez received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea, after he was launched a solo attack armed only with a bayonet and a few grenades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Rodolfo Hernandez full 1 13 Evergreen Podcasts Corporal Rodolfo (Rudy) Hernandez received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea, after he was launched a solo attack armed only with a bayonet and a few grenades. Corporal Rodolfo (Rudy) Hernandez received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea, after he was launched a solo attack armed only with a bayonet and a few grenades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Corporal Rodolfo (Rudy) Hernandez received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea, after he was launched a solo attack armed only with a bayonet and a few grenades.

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]]> 239 Desmond Doss https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Though he hated the term "conscientious objector", Corporal Desmond Doss was the first in history to receive the Medal of Honor. He refused to shoot or even to carry a weapon, but served as a medic and saved dozens of lives in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. His story was told in the 2017 Oscar-winning film "Hacksaw Ridge", played by actor Andrew Garfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Desmond Doss full 1 12 Evergreen Podcasts Refusing to shoot or even to carry a weapon, Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. Though he hated the term "conscientious objector", Corporal Desmond Doss was the first in history to receive the Medal of Honor. He refused to shoot or even to carry a weapon, but served as a medic and saved dozens of lives in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. His story was told in the 2017 Oscar-winning film "Hacksaw Ridge", played by actor Andrew Garfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Though he hated the term "conscientious objector", Corporal Desmond Doss was the first in history to receive the Medal of Honor. He refused to shoot or even to carry a weapon, but served as a medic and saved dozens of lives in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.

His story was told in the 2017 Oscar-winning film "Hacksaw Ridge", played by actor Andrew Garfield.

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]]> 240 William Harvey Carney https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor The first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney nearly died at Fort Wagner in the Civil War - but he never once let the Union flag touch the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000 William Harvey Carney full 1 11 Evergreen Podcasts The first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney nearly died at Fort Wagner in the Civil War - but he never once let the Union flag touch the ground. The first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney nearly died at Fort Wagner in the Civil War - but he never once let the Union flag touch the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney nearly died at Fort Wagner in the Civil War - but he never once let the Union flag touch the ground.

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]]> 242 Sen. Daniel Inouye https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the highest-ranking Senator at the time of his death in 2012. Read the AUSA's graphic novel about Sen. Inouye for a gripping retelling and illustration of his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Sen. Daniel Inouye full 1 10 Evergreen Podcasts The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye earned the Medal of Honor for his courage and sacrifice in World War II. The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the highest-ranking Senator at the time of his death in 2012. Read the AUSA's graphic novel about Sen. Inouye for a gripping retelling and illustration of his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in the Senate and was the highest-ranking Senator at the time of his death in 2012.

Read the AUSA's graphic novel about Sen. Inouye for a gripping retelling and illustration of his story.

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]]> 241 Milton Olive https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor PFC Olive earned the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of bravery in Vietnam. At only 18 years old, he sacrificed his own life to save four of his fellow soldiers. He was the first Black soldier to receive the Medal of Honor during Vietnam. PFC Olive also earned a mention in the recent Spike Lee film, Da 5 Bloods - the character Otis says, "I would be the first cat in line if there was a film about a real hero, you know, one of our blood. Somebody like Milton Olive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Milton Olive full 1 9 Evergreen Podcasts The first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor during Vietnam, Milton Olive sacrificed his own life to save four of his fellow soldiers. PFC Olive earned the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of bravery in Vietnam. At only 18 years old, he sacrificed his own life to save four of his fellow soldiers. He was the first Black soldier to receive the Medal of Honor during Vietnam. PFC Olive also earned a mention in the recent Spike Lee film, Da 5 Bloods - the character Otis says, "I would be the first cat in line if there was a film about a real hero, you know, one of our blood. Somebody like Milton Olive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices PFC Olive earned the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of bravery in Vietnam. At only 18 years old, he sacrificed his own life to save four of his fellow soldiers. He was the first Black soldier to receive the Medal of Honor during Vietnam.

PFC Olive also earned a mention in the recent Spike Lee film, Da 5 Bloods - the character Otis says, "I would be the first cat in line if there was a film about a real hero, you know, one of our blood. Somebody like Milton Olive."

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]]> 239 Juan Negrón https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor M.Sgt. Juan Negrón fought with the Borinqueneers, an all-Puerto Rican regiment, in Korea. He did not originally receive the Medal of Honor, but was one of the 24 veterans to whom President Obama awarded the medal in 2014 - veterans who should have received it in the first place, but had been overlooked due to their race or religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Juan Negrón full 1 8 Evergreen Podcasts M.Sgt. Juan Negrón, a member of legendary Puerto Rican regiment the Borinqueneers, earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Korea. M.Sgt. Juan Negrón fought with the Borinqueneers, an all-Puerto Rican regiment, in Korea. He did not originally receive the Medal of Honor, but was one of the 24 veterans to whom President Obama awarded the medal in 2014 - veterans who should have received it in the first place, but had been overlooked due to their race or religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices M.Sgt. Juan Negrón fought with the Borinqueneers, an all-Puerto Rican regiment, in Korea.

He did not originally receive the Medal of Honor, but was one of the 24 veterans to whom President Obama awarded the medal in 2014 - veterans who should have received it in the first place, but had been overlooked due to their race or religion.

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]]> 270 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. She fought her whole life to become a surgeon, to serve her country, and to achieve full rights for women. She refused to wear women's clothing and even testified before Congress on behalf of women's suffrage, but was never fully recognized for her groundbreaking work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:30:00 -0000 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker full 1 7 Evergreen Podcasts The only women to ever receive the Medal of Honor, Army surgeon Mary Edwards Walker's award was rescinded towards the end of her life. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. She fought her whole life to become a surgeon, to serve her country, and to achieve full rights for women. She refused to wear women's clothing and even testified before Congress on behalf of women's suffrage, but was never fully recognized for her groundbreaking work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor. She fought her whole life to become a surgeon, to serve her country, and to achieve full rights for women. She refused to wear women's clothing and even testified before Congress on behalf of women's suffrage, but was never fully recognized for her groundbreaking work.

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]]> 269 Ernest Childers https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor The first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor since the 1880s, Lt. Col. Childers served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Oliveto, Italy in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:30:00 -0000 Ernest Childers full 1 6 Evergreen Podcasts For his service in World War II, Ernest Childers was the first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor since the 1880s. The first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor since the 1880s, Lt. Col. Childers served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Oliveto, Italy in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor since the 1880s, Lt. Col. Childers served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Oliveto, Italy in 1943.

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]]> 270 Hershel "Woody" Williams https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor The last surviving Marine to have received the Medal of Honor during World War II, Woody Williams' heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Hershel "Woody" Williams full 1 5 Evergreen Podcasts The last surviving Marine to have received the Medal of Honor during World War II, Woody Williams' heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. The last surviving Marine to have received the Medal of Honor during World War II, Woody Williams' heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The last surviving Marine to have received the Medal of Honor during World War II, Woody Williams' heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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]]> 270 William Pitsenbarger https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor William "Pits" Pitsenbarger flew in helicopter rescue missions to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions near Cam My, Vietnam in 1966. Pitsenbarger's heroism was the subject of the recent film The Last Full Measure, starring Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jeremy Irvine as Pitsenbarger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 Evergreen Podcasts William "Pits" Pitsenbarger flew in helicopter rescue missions to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions near Cam My, Vietnam in 1966. William "Pits" Pitsenbarger flew in helicopter rescue missions to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions near Cam My, Vietnam in 1966. Pitsenbarger's heroism was the subject of the recent film The Last Full Measure, starring Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jeremy Irvine as Pitsenbarger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices William "Pits" Pitsenbarger flew in helicopter rescue missions to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions near Cam My, Vietnam in 1966.

Pitsenbarger's heroism was the subject of the recent film The Last Full Measure, starring Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jeremy Irvine as Pitsenbarger.


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]]> 246 Audie Murphy https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor Before Audie Murphy was a 1950s Hollywood star, he earned a Medal of Honor for his bravery in Germany during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 Evergreen Podcasts Before Audie Murphy was a 1950s Hollywood star, he earned a Medal of Honor for his bravery in Germany during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before Audie Murphy was a 1950s Hollywood star, he earned a Medal of Honor for his bravery in Germany during World War II.

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]]> 263 no John Chapman https://evergreenpodcasts.com/medal-of-honor John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:30:00 -0000 full 1 2 Evergreen Podcasts John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan.

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]]> 270 no Jacob Parrott Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:01:00 -0000 full 1 1 Evergreen Podcasts Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jacob Parrott received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded for his participation in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War.

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