Medal of Honor Podcast

James Howard led a long career as a pilot, serving in multiple branches of the military and across several conflicts. His flying skills quickly led him to become a squadron leader and Ace. Howard won ...

26 Sep 20224min

Henry Johnson enlisted in the Army in 1917 and became one of the first American heroes of WWI. While in France, Johnson saved the life of his comrade by single handedly fighting off a wave of enemy so...

19 Sep 20225min

Lt Col George A. Davis, Jr. served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and Korea, flying over 250 missions and becoming an ACE. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for attacking a vastly superior enemy fo...

12 Sep 20224min

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker served as a pilot in WWI. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for destroying two enemy aircraft in a one-versus-seven dogfight behind enemy lines. He also was awarded eight Di...

5 Sep 20225min

Earlier this week, Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, passed away. His heroism was vital to American efforts in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Learn more about William...

30 Jun 20224min

Harold Gonsalves sacrificed his own life for the sake of his fellow Marines and their mission at the Battle of Okinawa. He was the only Latino Marine to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II. Le...

12 Okt 20204min

Holocaust-survivor and Hungarian immigrant Tibor Rubin received the Medal of Honor for his incredible resilience as a prisoner of war in Korea. Despite saving the lives of up to 40 fellow prisoners, h...

5 Okt 20204min

The standard bearer for his unit, Joseph De Castro carried the Union Flag into the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. He was the first Latino to receive the Medal of Honor for his role in the Battle o...

28 Sep 20203min