Kenneth Bailey, a Marine Raider Company Commander, received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership defending Henderson Field.
September 13 The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key witnesses the British assault on Fort McHenry and notes that the American flag was still flying at daybreak, inspiring him to write the national anthem.
September 13 Almond Fisher Medal of Honor
Army Lieutenant Almond Fisher received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership in fighting off a German counter-attack. Fisher survived the War and served for 19 years in the New York National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 12 Francis Clark Medal of Honor
Army Sergeant Francis Clark showed exceptional leadership, rescuing two pinned down platoons and overrunning german defenses and earning the Medal of Honor.
September 11 Never Forget
Never forget the attack on America on September 11, 2001. Honor and remember all Americans killed, and especially those who rushed into danger to help their fellow citizens.
September 10 Gordon Craig Medal of Honor
Gordon Craig posthumously received the Medal of Honor for diving on a grenade and saving his buddies’ lives. Part of the 1st Cavalry Division, fighting around the Pusan perimeter Craig was a recon scout. From Brockton, Massachusetts, Craig joined the Army in 1948. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him.
September 10 The Battle of Lake Eerie
“If a victory is to be gained, I will gain it.” said Oliver Hazard Perry at the beginning of this day 211 years ago. His American Navy delivered this victory over the British during the War of 1812 on Lake Eerie. Perry, a proud Rhode Islander, came from a naval family and was the older brother of Matthew Perry, whose … Read More
September 9 James Logan Medal of Honor
James Logan, an Army Sergeant, earned the Medal of Honor for single-handedly capturing a German machine gun team in Italy. He survived the War, earning the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Sat and the Purple Heart during his service. He passed away in 1999 in is buried in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. Read his Medal of Honor citation … Read More
September 8 Joshua Chamberlain Born
Joshua Chamberlain, the Union officer who saved the Union army at Little Round Top at Gettysburg, was born this day.
September 8 Ernest Prussian Medal of Honor
Today I am thinking about Ernest Prussman, who earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courage and leadership on this day in Brittany, France when he took part in the Battle of Brest, as part of the 13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division. American forces were clearing the Brest peninsula, west of the Normandy beaches, in order to open … Read More