Meet Air Force MOH Recipient Bernard Fisher Bernard ‘Bernie’ Fisher grew up in Clearfield, Utah. As a high school senior, he served in the Navy,
Meet Navy MOH Recipient Owen Hammerberg Growing up, Owen Hammerberg moved frequently with his family. They finally settled in Flint, Michigan, when he was a
Recipient: Clint Romesha Branch: U.S. Army Combat: Global War on Terrorism (Afghanistan) As a kid, Clint Romesha spent much of his time in Nevada on
Meet Signalman First Class, Douglas Munro From an early age, Douglas Munro had a passion for helping people. During the Great Depression, his father James
The Dynamic Father-Son Duo Committed to Serving America Some families pass down a monumental story or memento to the next generation. The MacArthurs did something
Meet MOH Recipient Lieutenant Orlando H. Petty Native Ohioan Lieutenant Orlando Petty was born on February 20, 1874. Although little is known about his early
An Army Regiment Helps Congress Determine MOH Criteria Can you imagine having something as precious as the Medal of Honor revoked? Although it sounds inconceivable,
To the casual observer, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Whittlesey seemed destined for a life in academia. He was tall, thin, reserved, and wore thick, “Coke bottle”
Shakespeare memorably asked, “What’s in a name?” To many, a name connects us to generations past and present. To some, a name serves as a
Home isn’t where we live. It’s the people we spend time with. But what happens when we’re away from home for an extended period of
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