Honoring America's Fallen Heroes
A variety of content that honors and remembers many of America's fallen heroes ... and is a tribute to all of them! Medal of Honor Recipients
Presidential citation for each of the great Medal of Honor recipient including photos of these heroes since World War II. All are recognized on National Medal of Honor Day. Also, the heroes who received the Medal of Honor associated with the War On Terrorism and other military activities since 2003 are listed below with a direct link to their page and a brief description of their valor. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith
Recognized posthumously on April 4, 2005 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on April 4, 2003 while serving in Iraq Marine Corporal Jason L. Dunham
Recognized posthumously on January 11, 2007 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on April 22, 2004 while serving in Iraq Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy
Recognized posthumously on October 22, 2007 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on June 28, 2005 while serving in Afghanistan. Navy Seal Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. Monsoor
Recognized posthumously on April 8, 2008 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on September 29, 2006 while serving in Iraq. Army Spc. Ross A. McGinnis
Recognized posthumously on June 2, 2008 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on December 4, 2006 while serving in Iraq. Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti
Recognized posthumously on September 17, 2009 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on June 21, 2006 while serving in Afghanistan. Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller
Recognized posthumously on October 6, 2010 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan in January 2008. Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta
Recognized on November 16, 2010 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan in October 2007. (The first living servicemember to receive the MOH since the Vietnam War.) Army Sergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry
Recognized on July 12, 2011 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on May 26, 2008. (The second living servicemember to receive the MOH since the Vietnam War.) Marine Sergeant Dakota L. Meyer
Recognized on September 15, 2011 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on September 8, 2009. (The third living servicemember to receive the MOH since the Vietnam War.) Army Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha
Recognized on February 11, 2013 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. Army Staff Sergeant Ty Carter
Recognized on August 26, 2013 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. Army Captain William Swenson
Recognized on October 15, 2013 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on September 8, 2009. Army Sergeant Kyle J. White
Recognized on May 13, 2014 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on November 9, 2007. Marine Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter
Recognized on June 19, 2014 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on November 21, 2010. (His recovery from the near fatal multiple wounds is heroic in itself.) Army Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts
Recognized on July 21, 2014 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on July 13, 2008. Army Captain Florent A. Groberg
Recognized on November 12, 2015 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on August 8, 2012. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward C. Byers Jr.
Recognized on February 29, 2016 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on December 8- 9, 2012. Air Force Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman
Recognized posthumously on August 22, 2018 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in while conducting reconnaissance operations in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan on March 4, 2002. Army Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer II
Recognized on October 1, 2018 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan on April 6, 2008. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins
Recognized posthumously on March 27, 2019 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Iraq on June 1, 2007. Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia
Recognized on June 25, 2019 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in Fallujah, Iraq on November 10, 2004. Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams
Recognized on October 30, 2019 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Shok Valley in the Nuristan Province of Afghanistan in April 2008. Army Sgt. Major Thomas Patrick Payne
Recognized on September 11, 2020 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty during the mission to rescue over 70 Iraqi hostages in the northern town of Hawija on October 22, 2015. Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe
Recognized on December 16, 2021 for his acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, in Salah Ad Din Province, Iraq on 17 October 2005, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom saving the lives of his teammates after being attacked by enemy small arms fire and an improvised explosive device which disabled the vehicle and caused it to become engulfed in flames. Army Sergeant First Class Christopher A. Celiz
Recognized on December 16, 2021 while serving as the leader of a special operations unit comprised of partnered forces and members of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, on July 12, 2018, in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan willingly exposed himself to heavy and effective enemy fire to direct and lead an evacuation of fellow troops. Army Master Sergeant Earl D. Plumlee
Recognized on December 16, 2021 for his acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on August 28th, 2013 (Airborne), responding to a complex enemy attack that began with a massive explosion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
"Cross" Recipients (2001 to present)
Recognition of troops in the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy who have received the second highest military honor. (Photo of hero and associated information included) Silver Star Recipients (2001 to present)
Photo of hero and associated information included Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients (2001 to present)
Photo of hero and associated information included Bronze Star Recipients (2001 to present)
Photo of hero and associated information included The Purple Heart
The Purple Heart honors fallen and wounded service members of the United States military branches. Founding Fathers - The First Patriots
Information and Biographies of America's founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence, attended the Constitution Convention, and/or performed other significant patriotic efforts that gave birth to the USA. Military Hero Submission Guidelines | |
