George Sakato
George Sakato's courageous solo charge up a German-held hill during World War II inspired his platoon to follow and complete their mission, capturing more than 30 enemy soldiers. Initially awarded the...
21 Sep 20204min
Rerun: John Chapman
John Chapman, the first airman since Vietnam to be awarded the medal, earned his Medal of Honor during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Sep 20204min
Rodolfo Hernandez
Corporal Rodolfo (Rudy) Hernandez received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Korea, after he was launched a solo attack armed only with a bayonet and a few grenades. Learn more about your ad choic...
7 Sep 20203min
Desmond Doss
Though he hated the term "conscientious objector", Corporal Desmond Doss was the first in history to receive the Medal of Honor. He refused to shoot or even to carry a weapon, but served as a medic an...
31 Aug 20204min
William Harvey Carney
The first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney nearly died at Fort Wagner in the Civil War - but he never once let the Union flag touch the ground. Learn more about your ad...
24 Aug 20204min
Sen. Daniel Inouye
The only US Senator so far to receive both the Medal of Honor and the President Medal of Freedom, Senator Daniel Inouye lost his right arm fighting in World War II. He went on to serve nine terms in t...
17 Aug 20204min
Milton Olive
PFC Olive earned the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of bravery in Vietnam. At only 18 years old, he sacrificed his own life to save four of his fellow soldiers. He was the first Black soldier to ...
10 Aug 20203min
Juan Negrón
M.Sgt. Juan Negrón fought with the Borinqueneers, an all-Puerto Rican regiment, in Korea. He did not originally receive the Medal of Honor, but was one of the 24 veterans to whom President Obama award...
3 Aug 20204min
