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James C. McCloughan
Private First Class James C. McCloughan distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty from May 13 - 15, 1969, while serving as a combat medic with Company C, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Div...
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The Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.
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Arthur J. Jackson Passes Away
June 14, 2017
Thomas J. Kinsman Passes Away
May 18, 2017
Thomas J. Kinsman, Private First Class in the U.S. Army, passed away on Monday, May 15th. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and the U.S. Army.
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Wilburn K. Ross Passes Away
May 10, 2017
Willburn K. Ross, Private in the U.S. Army, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and the U.S. Army.
