Vernon Baker finally received a Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II, making him one of the ... Baker tried enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1941, but the recruiter turned him away ...

After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...

According to LULAC, The Department of Defense approved the issuance of the Medal of Honor, however ... Private Serna voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army. After three weeks of training at ...

Craig’s response was to signal his men back to the modest cover of the hill crest while he advanced, firing his carbine to ...

would be the most decorated soldier in the U.S. Army. Although Murphy fought a long and agonizing war before receiving his Medal of Honor, one of his comrades-in-arms, 2nd Lt. Robert Craig ...

The Army is working closely with Senator Barrasso and Governor Braun to deliver the Medals of Honor to their families in a meaningful manner.

Harris and McIntyre were approved for the Medal of Honor — the nation’s highest military award for combat heroics — in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt along with 21 other members of ...