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...
20 Juli 20232min
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 ...
19 Juli 20233min
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...
12 Juli 20233min
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 ...
10 Juli 20233min
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...
8 Juli 20232min
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...
6 Juli 20233min
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...
4 Juli 20235min
