"I was wounded in the same place as Forrest Gump," Davis told USA Today in 2019. ... Davis was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 for his service in ...

Sammy Davis received the Medal of Honor in 1968 for saving three wounded soldiers while suffering from severe injuries himself. ... 'Real Forrest Gump' visits Pilot Flying J with Medal of Honor.

Sammy L. Davis receives his Medal of Honor (top), an image that would be repurposed for a similar moment in the movie "Forrest Gump." While he was in the hospital, Davis heard that he was to be ...

SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — In the movie “Forrest Gump,” the fictional titular character is awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor. In that scene, actor Tom Hanks’ face was superimposed… ...

Gary Sinise was honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award, the organization's highest honor, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The actor was ...

'Forrest Gump' was released 30 years ago on July 6, 1994 ... After returning home, President Lyndon B. Johnson awards Gump the Medal of Honor. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Coolidge ... Patriot Award recipient who is widely known for his award-winning portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump, ...