Medal of Honor Monday

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Medal of Honor Monday: Ralph Neppel
On this day in 1987, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Ralph Neppel’s bravery had come 43 years earlier, during World War II. Perhaps no one expected a farm boy from Iowa to be a war hero?
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Medal of Honor Monday: R. Geddie Herring
"We were all following orders . . . . I just happened to be on the firing line; that’s all,” he told a reporter.
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. James “Jim” McCloughan didn’t expect to be a war hero. The former college athlete thought he’d be a teacher and a coach. Instead, he was drafted into the Army. His knowledge of sports medicine meant that he would serve as a combat medic. “You’re not going to get this guy prepared for what he’s going to see in Vietnam as combat medic,” he said of the Army decision, “but he’s got a head start.”
TDIH: Jim McCloughan's Bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. James “Jim” McCloughan didn’t expect to be a war hero. The former college athlete thought he’d be a teacher and a coach. Instead, he was drafted into the Army. His knowledge of sports medicine meant that he would serve as a combat medic. “You’re not going to get this guy prepared for what he’s going to see in Vietnam as combat medic,” he said of the Army decision, “but he’s got a head start.”
On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Charles “Snake” Hosking, Jr. would go on to become a Green Beret, earning the Medal of Honor while serving in Vietnam. He didn’t start out as a Green Beret. Instead, he began as a high school dropout. As a 16-year-old, he was determined to serve in World War II, but his parents weren’t ready for him to leave school. He left anyway, hitchhiking to Canada and joining the Canadian Army.
Medal of Honor Monday: Charles Hosking Jr.
On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Charles “Snake” Hosking, Jr. would go on to become a Green Beret, earning the Medal of Honor while serving in Vietnam. He didn’t start out as a Green Beret. Instead, he began as a high school dropout. As a 16-year-old, he was determined to serve in World War II, but his parents weren’t ready for him to leave school. He left anyway, hitchhiking to Canada and joining the Canadian Army.
On this day in 1971, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Brian M. Thacker’s bravery came in Vietnam—a place that he admittedly didn’t really want to be. “If you thought going to first grade is scary,” he later said, “it’s all those feelings multiplied. Because this is a different kind of first grade.”
TDIH: Brian Thacker's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1971, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Brian M. Thacker’s bravery came in Vietnam—a place that he admittedly didn’t really want to be. “If you thought going to first grade is scary,” he later said, “it’s all those feelings multiplied. Because this is a different kind of first grade.”
"He was just a boy who became a Marine," his little brother said. "His country needed him."
Medal of Honor Monday: Harold G. Epperson
"He was just a boy who became a Marine," his little brother said. "His country needed him."
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Medal of Honor Monday: William Maud Bryant
#MedalOfHonor Monday! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a Medal of Honor. William Maud Bryant has been called “the epitome of a Green Beret who endlessly pursued excellence.” “He led from the front,” Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, commander of the JFK Special Warfare Center and School concluded. “He displayed a tremendous level of courage.”
At about this time in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. John Earl Warren, Jr. is credited with saving the lives of three of his fellow soldiers. He was just 22 years old.
Medal of Honor Monday: John Earl Warren, Jr.
At about this time in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. John Earl Warren, Jr. is credited with saving the lives of three of his fellow soldiers. He was just 22 years old.
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Medal of Honor Monday: Mike Colalillo
On this day in 2011, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away at the age of 86. Michael “Mike” Colalillo was once asked how his life would have been different if he hadn’t received a Medal. “I have no idea,” he responded, “but it didn’t change me. I’m still a shy guy who doesn’t like to talk about himself.” Colalillo might have viewed himself as a “shy guy,” but his hometown saw it differently. To the contrary, one local newspaper described, Colalillo had turned himself into a “one-man…
On this day in 1943, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. John Cary “Red” Morgan flew a damaged B-17 for hours, completing a difficult bombing mission. He had to fight off the plane’s wounded—and thus delirious—pilot to do it. But then again, the Texas native was nothing if not determined. He’d already talked his way into the Army Air Forces despite an old neck injury that initially caused the military to reject him. By the spring of 1943, he was overseas serving with the Eighth Air Force. His heroism came during a July 26 bombing raid on Hannover, Germany. He was then co-piloting a B-17 known as Ruthie II.
Medal of Honor Monday: John Cary Morgan
On this day in 1943, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. John Cary “Red” Morgan flew a damaged B-17 for hours, completing a difficult bombing mission. He had to fight off the plane’s wounded—and thus delirious—pilot to do it. But then again, the Texas native was nothing if not determined. He’d already talked his way into the Army Air Forces despite an old neck injury that initially caused the military to reject him. By the spring of 1943, he was overseas…
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On this day in 1922, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Surely no one expected Max Thompson to become a war hero? Instead, his hometown simply knew a “quiet, unassuming chap who liked mathematics,” according to one local newspaper. Even after the war, Thompson declined many of the prestigious events he could have attended as a Medal of Honor recipient, opting to spend time with his family instead.
Medal of Honor Monday: Max Thompson
On this day in 1922, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Surely no one expected Max Thompson to become a war hero? Instead, his hometown simply knew a “quiet, unassuming chap who liked mathematics,” according to one local newspaper. Even after the war, Thompson declined many of the prestigious events he could have attended as a Medal of Honor recipient, opting to spend time with his family instead.
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Medal of Honor Monday: Benjamin Salomon
On this day in 1944, a U.S. Army Dental Corps officer bravely defends his field hospital. Captain Benjamin “Ben” Salomon remains the only dentist to receive the Medal of Honor.
On this day in 1908, a hero is born. Joseph Edward Muller would go on to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II. Like so many other heroes in that generation, Muller came from modest beginnings. The Massachusetts native was the 4th of 11 kids, and he’d struggled to help his family as a teenager, at least in part because his father had died of the flu when he was just ten years old. “I didn’t see much of my brother during the depression years,” one of his brothers would later say. “Unable to find work, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, moving from camp to camp.” Muller’s heroism came on May 15, 1945, in Okinawa. His platoon had become pinned down by the enemy. Or, at least, they were until Muller swung into action.
Medal of Honor Monday: Joseph Muller
On this day in 1908, a hero is born. Joseph Edward Muller would go on to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II. Like so many other heroes in that generation, Muller came from modest beginnings. The Massachusetts native was the 4th of 11 kids, and he’d struggled to help his family as a teenager, at least in part because his father had died of the flu when he was just ten years old. “I didn’t see much of my brother during the depression years,” one of his brothers…
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Medal of Honor Monday: Charles Murray
His single-handed attack sent a force of 200 Germans fleeing!
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Medal of Honor Monday: Heroes at Guadalcanal
*** Medal of Honor Monday! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 *** On this day in 1942, two heroes receive the Medal of Honor. Rear Admirals Daniel Callaghan and Norman Scott might have been the first to receive Medals for their actions at the first Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, but they weren’t the last. In the months that followed, three other sailors also received Medals for their actions during that battle. The conflict in Guadalcanal was difficult, to say the least.
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