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Larry Thorne MP (1919 - 1965)

"Sven Kornie", "Lauri"

Lauri Törni a.k.a. Larry Thorne is one of the most legendary Finnish soldiers ever. He is known as " The soldier who fought under three flags ": First Finnish, then German, then Finnish again, then Ger...

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4/21/2019
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Larry Thorne MP (1919 - 1965)

"Sven Kornie", "Lauri"

Lauri Törni a.k.a. Larry Thorne is one of the most legendary Finnish soldiers ever. He is known as " The soldier who fought under three flags ": First Finnish, then German, then Finnish again, then Ger...

4/21/2019

Hugh Charles Donlon (born January 30, 1934) is a former United States Army officer. He is the first person to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, as well as the first member of the U.S. Army...

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9/26/2011
11/17/2016
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9/26/2011

Hugh Charles Donlon (born January 30, 1934) is a former United States Army officer. He is the first person to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, as well as the first member of the U.S. Army...

11/17/2016

Thomas William Bennett MP (1947 - 1969)

matches in Morgantown, West Virginia, Thomas W. Bennett was sociable and deeply religious. He was raised Southern Baptist, but while a student at West Virginia University, he formed the Campus Ecumenic...

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Thomas William Bennett MP (1947 - 1969)

matches in Morgantown, West Virginia, Thomas W. Bennett was sociable and deeply religious. He was raised Southern Baptist, but while a student at West Virginia University, he formed the Campus Ecumenic...

8/10/2016

Maj. William Edward Adams MP (1939 - 1971)

Birth: Jun. 16, 1939Death: May 25, 1971Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the war in Vietnam in the United States Army as a Major and helicopter pilot in the A/227th Ass...

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11/27/2015
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Maj. William Edward Adams MP (1939 - 1971)

Birth: Jun. 16, 1939Death: May 25, 1971Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the war in Vietnam in the United States Army as a Major and helicopter pilot in the A/227th Ass...

11/27/2015

Maj. Stephen W. Pless (USMC) Medal of Honor MP (1939 - 1969)

"Buba", "Cheese", "Driver", "Pilot......", "Steve", "Son/ Brother/ Husband/Father"

Wesley Pless (September 6, 1939–July 20, 1969) was a major in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) or short 'Medal of Honor", as a UH...

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6/27/2007
11/23/2015
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6/27/2007

Maj. Stephen W. Pless (USMC) Medal of Honor MP (1939 - 1969)

"Buba", "Cheese", "Driver", "Pilot......", "Steve", "Son/ Brother/ Husband/Father"

Wesley Pless (September 6, 1939–July 20, 1969) was a major in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) or short 'Medal of Honor", as a UH...

11/23/2015

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Everett "Bud" Day (February 24, 1925 – July 27, 2013) was a United States Air Force colonel and pilot who served during World War II, the Korean War, and th...

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11/23/2015
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Everett "Bud" Day (February 24, 1925 – July 27, 2013) was a United States Air Force colonel and pilot who served during World War II, the Korean War, and th...

11/23/2015

General James Everett Livingston (born January 12, 1940) is a retired United States Marine Corps major general. He was awarded the United States' highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for hero...

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General James Everett Livingston (born January 12, 1940) is a retired United States Marine Corps major general. He was awarded the United States' highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for hero...

10/27/2015

Robert "Bob" Kerrey (born August 27, 1943) was the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1989 to 2001. Having served in the Vietnam War, and being a...

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7/13/2015
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Robert "Bob" Kerrey (born August 27, 1943) was the 35th Governor of Nebraska from 1983 to 1987 and a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1989 to 2001. Having served in the Vietnam War, and being a...

7/13/2015

Danny John Petersen (1949 - 1970)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Danny John Petersen (ASN: 515548546), Unit...

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Danny John Petersen (1949 - 1970)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Danny John Petersen (ASN: 515548546), Unit...

6/4/2012

Lawrence David Peters (1946 - 1967)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant Lawrence David Peters (MCSN: 2004158), United States Mari...

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6/2/2012
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Lawrence David Peters (1946 - 1967)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant Lawrence David Peters (MCSN: 2004158), United States Mari...

6/2/2012

Joe Calvin Paul (1946 - 1965)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Joe Calvin Paul (MCSN: 2033358), United States Mari...

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Joe Calvin Paul (1946 - 1965)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Joe Calvin Paul (MCSN: 2033358), United States Mari...

5/11/2012

Robert Martin Patterson MP (1948 - d.)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant [then Specialist Fourth Class] Robert Martin Patterson, United States...

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5/11/2012
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Robert Martin Patterson MP (1948 - d.)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant [then Specialist Fourth Class] Robert Martin Patterson, United States...

5/11/2012

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Russell Albert Steindam (ASN: 45574571...

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3/29/2012
5/11/2012
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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Russell Albert Steindam (ASN: 45574571...

5/11/2012

Jimmy Goethel Stewart (1942 - 1966)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Jimmy Goethel Stewart (ASN: 15614853), United State...

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5/9/2012
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Jimmy Goethel Stewart (1942 - 1966)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Jimmy Goethel Stewart (ASN: 15614853), United State...

5/9/2012

Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (December 23, 1923 – July 5, 2005) was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy...

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Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale (December 23, 1923 – July 5, 2005) was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy...

5/4/2012

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant Lester Raymond Stone, Jr. (ASN: 52968380), United States ...

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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant Lester Raymond Stone, Jr. (ASN: 52968380), United States ...

4/30/2012

Robert Francis Stryker (1944 - 1967)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Robert Francis Stryker (ASN: 12678792), Un...

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4/21/2012
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Robert Francis Stryker (1944 - 1967)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Robert Francis Stryker (ASN: 12678792), Un...

4/21/2012

Jon E. Swanson (1942 - 1971)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Captain Jon Edward Swanson, United States Army (Reserve), for cons...

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Jon E. Swanson (1942 - 1971)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Captain Jon Edward Swanson, United States Army (Reserve), for cons...

4/9/2012

The SEAL officer rescued by Petty Officer Thornton was Lieutenant Thomas Norris, who six months earlier earned the Medal of Honor in the daring rescue of two downed airmen.The President of the United S...

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3/17/2012
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The SEAL officer rescued by Petty Officer Thornton was Lieutenant Thomas Norris, who six months earlier earned the Medal of Honor in the daring rescue of two downed airmen.The President of the United S...

3/17/2012

Karl Gorman Taylor, SR (1939 - 1968)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Karl Gorman Taylor, Sr. (MCSN: 1862790), United Sta...

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Karl Gorman Taylor, SR (1939 - 1968)

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Karl Gorman Taylor, Sr. (MCSN: 1862790), United Sta...

3/8/2012