Major John Duffy was born on March 16, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York. Although not much is known about his early life, one detail is
When Thomas “Patrick” Payne was a high school junior, the heartwrenching 9/11 attacks on American soil left a deep impression, fueling a calling and sense
Hershel “Woody” Williams was born on a dairy farm in Quiet Dell, West Virginia, in 1923. His parents, Lloyd and Lurenna, had previously lost several
From a young age, John Chapman was fiercely competitive and constantly curious. He loved tinkering with muscle cars, and even restored a Pontiac GTO. He
In his youth, Paris Davis had interests in sports and the military. Thanks to an R.O.T.C. scholarship, he was able to partake in both at
An Unmatched Integrity and Dedication to Service Meet MOH Recipient Theodore Roosevelt Although Theodore Roosevelt is well-known for his love of the outdoors and his
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