Second Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr.; The Arizona Balloon Buster

Second Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr.; The Arizona Balloon Buster

Second lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. was born on May 19, 1897, in Phoenix Arizona. He enlisted in the United States Army Signal Corps in May 1917 during World War I. Luke undertook numerous daring missions, successfully destroying enemy observation balloons and aircraft. His fearless and aggressive approach earned him the nickname, the "Arizona Balloon Buster." After successfully shooting down enemy balloons, Luke faced a severe injury inflicted by a single machine gun bullet to the chest. Despite his wound, he managed to make a landing in a field just west of the small village of Murvaux. He attempted to seek refuge but was found a few hundred yards away from his aircraft. Frank Luke, Jr. was credited with 18 confirmed aerial victories, by destroying 4 planes and 14 enemy observation balloons. Frank Luke, Jr. was just 21 years old at the time of his death. Listen to his story, here...


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Private Henry Johnson, AKA "Black Death"

Private Henry Johnson, AKA "Black Death"

William Henry Johnson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 15, 1892. On June 5, 1917, he enlisted in the United States Army, joining the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Harle...

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S/Sgt. Hammett Lee Bowen Jr.

S/Sgt. Hammett Lee Bowen Jr.

On this audio only episode, we honor the legacy of staff sergeant Hammett Lee Bowen Jr. Hammett Lee Bowen Jr. was born on November 30, 1947 in LaGrange, Georgia. In February of 1968, Bowen joined the ...

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Dale Eldon Chistensen

Dale Eldon Chistensen

Dale Eldon Christensen was born on May 31, 1920, in Cameron, Iowa. He joined the Army in October of 1940 and by July 16, 1944, he was serving as a second lieutenant in Troop E of the 112th Cavalry Reg...

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Hershel "Woodie" Williams

Hershel "Woodie" Williams

Hershel "Woodie" Williams was born on October 2, 1923, in West Virginia. On May 26, 1943 he joined the United States Marine Corps. On December 3, 1943 he departed for the pacific and found himself in ...

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1st Lt. Frank Stanley Reasoner

1st Lt. Frank Stanley Reasoner

Frank Stanley Reasoner was born on September 16, 1937, in Spokane Washington. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 15, 1956. On July 12, 1965, Reasoner led a reconnaissance patrol ...

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PFC. David M. Gonzales

PFC. David M. Gonzales

Private First Class David Gonzales was born on June 9, 1923, in Pacoima, California. He enlisted in the US Army at the outbreak of World War II and in December 1944, he was deployed to the Philippines...

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Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams

Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams

Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams successfully neutralized three German Machine Gun positions and eliminated multiple enemy combatants, thereby restoring vital supply routes to American troops that had been cut...

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Willie Johnston (The Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient)

Willie Johnston (The Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient)

William “Willie” Johnston was born on July 12, 1850 in Morristown New York. On December 11, 1861, he formally enlisted in the military with the musicians in D Company of the 3rd Vermont Volunteer Infa...

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