1944 medal of honor citations book

For awards made after 1978, the citations are taken either from the crs report for congress. While serving with the 1st battalion, 5th marines, 1st marine division, during action against enemy japanese forces on peleliu island, palau group, 15 september 1944. London gazette zj 1 includes citations for first and second world war awards although not for first world war new year or. Since 2006, the medal of honor flag has been awarded to living and primary nextofkin recipients of the medal of honor.

No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to the medal of honor. A gold five pointed star, each point tipped with trefoils, 1. He shipped out in the spring of 1944 for europe, making his way from. Steven veach a total of 3,448 medals of honor have been awarded never won since the medals origin in 1861. Riveting oral histories of more than 100 recipients of the medal of honor, introduced by brian williams and collected in one place for the very first time. It is an outstanding book, thoroughly accurate, that should be read by everyone. Clairsville, ohio may 24, 1944 cisterna di littoria, italy was a united states army sergeant who posthumously received the medal of honor for actions on may 24, 1944. Just after bombs away, the plane received heavy and direct hits from antiaircraft fire. Medal of honor recipient john chapman and the untold story of the worlds deadliest special operations force hardcover. The history of the third infantry division in world war ii.

A complete and official catalog of the 246 medal of honor citations issued for combat actions during the vietnam war listed below are the official military citations for the 246 men who were awarded the medal of honor for combat actions during the vietnam war. Each entry provides the graduates cullum number, name, year of graduation, unit of service and the place and date of the conflict for which the graduate received his medal. The book provides enough background for young readers to understand the context of montgomerys actions without getting bogged down in too many details. Five double recipients were awarded both the armys and navys medal of honor for the same action, with all five of these occurrences taking place during world war i. The major was nominated for the congressional medal of honor.

In the early morning hours sgt mcgill, with a squad of 8 men, occupied a revetment which bore the brunt of a furious attack by approximately 200 drink crazed enemy troops. Congressional medal of honor recipients continues the fine american tradition of printing official citations in a separate onevolume work. In his book, to hell and back, fellow medal of honor awardee audie l. Medal of honor citation for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the u. Medal of honor recipients with citations home of heroes. No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to.

Medal of honor book united states of america medal of. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. During the american civil war the medal of honor was established and presented nearly 3,000 times before world war i. Miller was inducted into the army in june 1942 from two rivers, wisconsin, and by november 16, 1944 was serving as a staff sergeant in company g, 377th infantry regiment, 95th infantry. By the end of world war ii, audie murphys exploits had earned him every medal his country could give. Walter ehlers, last of medal of honor recipients in dday attack. Medal of honor recipients the encyclopedia of oklahoma. United states of americas congressional medal of honor. Four more doughboys used colts in medal of honor actions that same day, including three from the 30th division. Army, 7th infantry, 3d infantry division place and date. This short nonfiction chapter book tells the story of jack c. Strike photo of the liseladam bridge taken on august 9, 1944. The president, in the name of congress, has awarded more than 3,400 medals of honor to our nations bravest soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen since the decorations creation in 1861.

Medal of honor awarded to us army staff sergeant walter ehlers for action in normandy june 910, 1944. This reference site is visited every day to research military heroes. Unfortunately due to restrictions, only one award can be presented per division and it was given to another welldeserving lieutenant. George price hays, who enlisted in okarche and had seven horses shot from under him while serving as a runner in france during july 1918. Woodson, however, never received the medal of honor, the highest u. Among the most famous medal of honor recipients who were born elsewhere but enlisted in oklahoma are 1st lt. This is a list of graduates who have received the medal of honor.

Harris photo above and citation language below from book. London gazette zj 1 adm 1, adm 116, adm 7, adm 171 or air 1. The hall of honor offers educational programs for schools, camps, and scout groups as well as organized tours for adult groups. Navy recipients antrim, richard nott, commander, u. Public health service bronze star for meritorious service medical officer of an attack transport during the assault and capture of saipan island from june 15, to july 9, 1944, and tinian island from july 24 to august 1, 1944. Wahlen august 8, 1924 june 5, 2009 was a united states army major who served with the united states navy as a hospital corpsman attached to a marine corps rifle company in world war ii and was awarded the u. William john bill crawford may 19, 1918 march 15, 2000 was a united states army soldier who received the medal of honor for his actions during world war ii. Andrew miller august 11, 1916 november 29, 1944 was a united states army soldier and a recipient of the united states militarys highest decorationthe medal of honorfor his actions in world war ii. Each entry provides the graduates cullum number, name, year of graduation, unit of service and the place and date of the conflict for which the graduate received. The medal of honor is the highest individual military decoration awarded by the u.

The 442nd also received seven presidential unit citations, the highest award for valor given to a military unit as a whole. Monroe middle school in wheaton is named in his honor, and his medal is on display at the school. The medal is normally awarded by the president of the united states in the name of the u. A complete and official catalog of the 246 medal of honor citations issued for combat actions during the vietnam war listed below are the official military citations for the 246 men who were awarded the medal of. The medal of honor character development program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage, commitment, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, and patriotism. In addition, there are events and activities throughout the year that commemorate significant anniversaries or historic events related to the purple heart and its history.

He took part in a highly effective attack against vital oil installation in ploesti, rumania, on 9 july 1944. Complete official citations highland publishers on. He was the wars most decorated soldier and a national hero. London gazette zj 1 adm 1, adm 116, adm 17175, adm 7 or air 1. These individuals earned the navy medal of honor during the period specified. The medal of honor award was believed to be posthumous, even though he was a prisoner of war at the time. Andrew miller medal of honor, 1944 military wiki fandom.

As a native american indian recipient of the congressional medal of honor, mr. Sylvester antolak was a united states army sergeant who posthumously received the medal of honor for actions on may 24, 1944. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the united states. First lieutenant puckets official medal of honor citation reads. The medal of honor is the highest military honor given by congress to an individual who demonstrates bravery and personal actions of valor beyond the call of duty congressional medal of honor society.

Medal of honor recipients congressional medal of honor. Complete official citations hardcover january 1, 1980 by highland publishers author 5. Medal of honor book united states of america medal of honor. Although all the citations can be downloaded from a number of websites there will always be a demand for a printed version carrying on president harry trumans call to the army and navy in 1946 to produce. Disregarding the personal danger, he returned to the surf again and again to assist his floundering comrades and save them from drowning. This is a list of medal of honor recipients for world war ii. Army issued a news release in august 1944 that called him a modest negro. Medal of honor recipients the medal of honor is the militarys highest and most prestigious award for combat valor. Our militarys first medal was the badge for military merit, established by general george washington during the american revolution and presented only three times. These individuals earned the navy medal of honor during the period. World war ii medal of honor recipients naval history and heritage. It was lindseys last mission and the one for which he was awarded the medal of honor.

Four years later, as a struggling actor in hollywood, he turned his wartime experiences into a best selling book, to hell and back. This 1944 medal of honor citation, listed with the national medal of honor society, is for second lieutenant van t. Medal of honor recipients center of military history. It is bestowed for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force.

Official citation for medal of honor winner sergeant first. For information on medal of honor recipients visit the congressional medal of honor society. Roosevelt thus became one of two sets of fatherson medal of honor recipients. The medal of honor was created during the american civil war.

Robert dale maxwell october 26, 1920 may 11, 2019 was a united states army combat soldier and a recipient of the united states militarys highest decoration for valorthe medal of honorfor his heroism in france during world war ii. Francis currey, one of the last living medal of honor recipients from world war. At the time of the civil war, the medal of honor was the only award available for recognizing a significant act of heroism while serving the united states military. The president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, april 4, 2005, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to.

Citation for master sergeant woodrow keeble winner of. Sergeant antolak was an american of polish descent. No modern recipients have more than one medal because of laws passed for the army in 1918, and for the navy in 1919, which stipulated that no more than one medal of honor. Army enlisted soldier, reaching the rank of master sergeant. Private john roderick towle october 19, 1924 september 21, 1944 was a united states army soldier and a recipient of the united states military s highest decorationthe medal of honor for his actions in world war ii.

During the american civil war the medal of honor was established and. Because the medal is presented in the name of congress, it is often. List of medal of honor recipients for world war ii wikipedia. Contact the ministry of defence who may be able to supply you with the file reference bear in mind that medals issued by the british army were not awarded exclusively to british army soldiers they could be awarded to personnel from the other armed services too. The president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3, 2008, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to. When reading a medal of honor citation you will often find words like. Ehlers, a medal of honor recipient, was greeted at a hall of heroes. Mcgill, who enlisted in ada and killed more than 105 enemy soldiers before succumbing.

Barfoot congressional medal of honor famous native. As hervieux reports in her book, the allblack unit trained in. Their names are followed by their rank and rate, if known, the date of the action and the vessel or unit on which they served. Aug 20, 2009 the medal of honor is the highest military honor given by congress to an individual who demonstrates bravery and personal actions of valor beyond the call of duty congressional medal of honor society. Wwii medal of honor recipients the national wwii museum new. The other fatherson recipients were arthur macarthur, for his 1863 heroism during the civil war, and his son, douglas macarthur, for leading the defense. The last action to earn a contemporaneous medal of honor prior to the august 15, 1945, end of hostilities in world war ii, were those of melvin mayfield, on july 29, 1945 though several honorees may have been cited for their medal after mayfields recognition on may 31, 1946. The medal of honor was created during the american civil war and is the highest military decoration presented by the united states government to a member of its armed forces. Barrett was one of four medal of honor recipients on dday, june 6, 1944. British military gallantry medals the national archives. Since the airing of hbos band of brothers, supporters of winters have engaged in a letter writing campaign to have the congressional medal of.

Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Barfoot is one of only five american indians that have been distinguished by receiving the united states. Army human resources command, awards and decorations branch usarmy. List of medal of honor recipients simple english wikipedia. All posts must include a medal of honor citation from any conflict after 1861 or an open discussion on individual medal of honor recipients, battles, and wars in which the moh was awarded. The medal of honor is the united states of americas highest and most prestigious personal military decoration that may be awarded to recognize u. It is the highest military decoration presented by the united states government to a member of its armed forces. The president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3rd, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 7 september 1944, near besancon, france. The university of washington has the most alumni medal of honor recipients from a public institution, excluding the service academies.

Medal of honor recipients, jewish geni family tree. Montgomery, a recipient of the medal of honor for gallantry in action during world war ii. On dday, technician 5th grade pinder landed on the coast 100 yards off shore under devastating enemy machinegun and artillery. Technician 5th grade maxwell and 3 other soldiers, armed only with. Barrett, landing in the face of extremely heavy enemy fire, was forced to wade ashore through neckdeep water. Francis currey, one of the last living medal of honor.