Army Pfc. Charles R. Johnson, from Millbrook, New York, was killed on June 12, 1953, after holding off Chinese forces during the Korean War. His actions saved the lives of as many as 10 soldiers.

U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Fleek was one of more than 3,500 people in the military to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

Staff Sgt. Charles Hagemeister (right) stands with his mother, Alvina Hagemeister, and Nebraska Gov. Norbert Tiemann in 1968, shortly after the Lincoln native was awarded the Medal of Honor for ...

Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to the following recipients at 5 p.m. ET in the East Room of the White House; Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig – On Feb. 15, 1951, Orgi was returning from a mission when ...

U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to then-Private First Class Kenneth J. David for actions in the Vietnam War, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, Jan. 3, 2025.

Army Pfc. Charles R. Johnson, from Millbrook, New York, was killed on June 12, 1953, after holding off Chinese forces during the Korean War. His actions saved the lives of as many as 10 soldiers.

Biden will bestow the Medal of Honor posthumously to six men and one living recipient. He will also award the Medal of Valor to eight first responders who put their own lives at risk to save others.