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JOHN BASILONE

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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...

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  • Total Recipients: 3,458
  • Living Recipients: 83
  • Double Recipients: 19
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    DAKOTA MEYER

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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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John F. Baker Passes Away
January 25, 2012

John F. Baker, Jr. passed away on January 20, 2012.  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.


 
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Mike Colalillo Passes Away
January 06, 2012

Medal of Honor recipient Mike Colalillo passed away on December 30, 2011.  Born in Hibbing, MN, PFC. Colalillo served in the U.S. Army during World War II.


 
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Dakota Meyer Receives Medal of Honor
September 15, 2011

President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer today.  His unwavering courage and steadfast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.


 
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