George W. Davis Jr.

George W. Davis Jr.

George A. Davis Jr. was born on December 1, 1920, in Dublin, Texas. He he joined the US Army on March 21, 1942, at the onset of World War II. During an aerial mission over Europe on February 10, 1944, Davis displayed exceptional courage and skill in defending his bomber formation against enemy fighter attacks, successfully shooting down several enemy planes. Davis achieved seven aerial victories during 266 combat missions over a period of 19 months. After World War II, Davis he reenlisted with the Air Force during the Korean War and within a few months, he became the leading ace. On February 10, 1952, during aerial combat, Davis's plane endured a direct hit and spiraled out of control, crashing into a mountain about 30 miles south of the Yalu River. His body was claimed have been found but never returned home. He is credited with a total of 21 aerial victories, 7 in World War 2, and 14 in the Korean War. He is one of seven US military pilots to become an ace in two wars, and one of 31 US pilots to be credited with more than 20 victories. 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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