Lt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.

Korea - Maj. Roger Donlon looked with both ... And the blue, white-starred ribbon that marks him as a Medal of Honor winner is not worn on his plain, no-frills uniform. An all-business soldier ...

Orig was among the Medal of Honor recipients recognized Friday by ... Sign up for NBC Connecticut's News Headlines newsletter. During the Korean War, Pfc. Wataru Nakamura destroyed an enemy ...

Kenneth J. David – for their actions in the Korean and Vietnam wars. BIDEN TO AWARD MEDAL OF HONOR TO UNION SOLDIERS IN 'ONE OF THE EARLIEST SPECIAL OPERATIONS' IN ARMY HISTORY Those honored ...

This year’s competition sets the stage for Korean athletes to leave their mark against competitors from major nations such as Japan and China, two of the most successful countries in winter Asiad ...

After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...

Edward Johnson Jr. said he’s grateful they achieved this honor for his uncle despite ... the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations ...

In July, the museum will pay tribute to Sohn, the first Korean athlete to win an Olympic medal in 1936 — a historic feat made under the shadow of Japanese occupation. The show’s highlights include a ...

During the Korean War in 1951 ... Americans to have their WWII Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor. He was the only one of them still alive to receive the award from ...