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The Leahys of Boherlahan accumulated many All-Ireland medals. Of Cpt Johnny Leahy, they say that when he was brought into the ...
A measure before congress would create a Medal of Sacrifice for award to a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer ...
Two of the five surviving Army Rangers, among the 6,500 who served in World War II, attended a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol on Thursday.
A rare bronze medal awarded to a Scandinavian team for winning a tug-of-war event at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics is up for sale at RR Auction with an estimated value of $25,000.
From despair to elation, a Gatton family has been on an emotional rollercoaster after accidentally throwing out precious war medals.
As part of Nebraska World War II Recognition Program, Gov. Jim Pillen presented Omaha veteran De Emmett Zerbe with a medal, "celebrating 80 years of victory" since the end of ...
Gov. Jim Pillen presents the Nebraska World War II Recognition Medal to De Emmett Zerbe, a World War II veteran, at Ovation Heartwood Preserve in Omaha on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. MEGAN NIELSEN ...
A Jewish World War II soldier from Michigan is being remembered for his extraordinary heroism that earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration.
The Medal of Honor is recognized as the highest award in the U.S. military regardless of branch. Whether the recipients were Privates or Generals, they ultimately distinguished themselves with the ...
A retired U.S. Marine living in San Diego found a set of Korean War-era medals at a thrift store and after a year of searching, placed them at the gravesite of their rightful owner, Master Chief Jo… ...
Omaha World War II veteran surprised with honorary medal New Cassell Retirement Center holds an annual event to celebrate Victory in Europe Day. But this one was extra special.