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MoH Recipient’s Last Stand During WWI Helped Break German Spirits

Heriot suffered several wounds to his arms from the charge, but he continued fighting. Later that day, he charged another machine gun nest.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Cpl. Lee H. Phillips

Phillips was the 40th Marine to earn the Medal of Honor for actions in Korea. Along with that honor, his decorations include the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation with two Bronze Star me

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Charles Barger

In World War I, "no man's land" marked the spot between Allied and enemy trenches where cruel and deadly battles often took place. It was called "no man's land" for a reason...

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Harold A. Garman

When Garman saw the wounded soldiers were in extreme danger, he jumped into the river and towed the boat to safety as the Germans continued to fire.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Pedro Cano

As an infantryman in World War II, Army Pvt. Pedro Cano used a shoulder-fired rocket launcher to take out more than 19 enemy soldiers and several machine guns terrorizing American troops.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. James Burt

Once the U.S. entered the war, Burt took part in major campaigns over the next few years in North Africa, Sicily and at D-Day, but he earned his Medal of Honor during the Battle of Aachen.

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