7 U.S. Army Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor

Medals of Honor Awarded to 5 Soldiers from Korean War and 2 from Vietnam
In his opening remarks at the White House ceremony, Biden said the Medal of Honor recipients epitomized the American ideal that "all men are created equal."
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 veterans of Vietnam and Korean Wars
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, attended the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award were represented by family members.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.
These 2 soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor for their heroism in Vietnam
Army Pfc. Kenneth J. David drew enemy fire to save the wounded. Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. was killed while using his body to shield a soldier.
7 Soldiers from Korean, Vietnam Wars receive Medals of Honor
At a White House ceremony on Friday, January 3, 2024, President Joe Biden presented Medals of Honor to seven Soldiers who served in
Seven U.S. Army Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor
President Joe Biden presented the highest military award for valor to seven U.S. Army soldiers at a ceremony at the White House. It marked the final time that Biden would award the Medal of Honor to a U.
Hawaii soldier posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven serv­ice members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime.
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