Remembering Medal of Honor Recipients Who Have Sacrificed Their Lives in Service
May 24, 2021
Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember those who have died while serving our country and fighting for our freedom. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries…
Jewish-American Heritage Month: William Shemin, World War I
May 20, 2021
By Laura Jowdy, Archivist & Historical Collections Manager, CMOHS May is Jewish-American Heritage Month. In commemoration, we honor William Shemin, whose Distinguished Service Cross was upgraded to the Medal of…
Ways You Can Commemorate Memorial Day
May 17, 2021
Memorial Day is an important day for us to observe as it is a time to honor and remember those who have given their lives in the line of duty…
Remembering Those We Lost
May 4, 2021
As Memorial Day approaches, we want to take a moment to honor and remember the Recipients who left us during this past year. These men bravely served our country and…
Asian-Pacific Heritage Month: Jose Nisperos, the First Filipino Medal of Honor Recipient
May 1, 2021
By Laura Jowdy, Archivist & Historical Collections Manager, CMOHS May is Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. In commemoration, we honor Jose Nisperos, the first Filipino Medal of Honor Recipient, who received the…
Honoring Those Who Have Served: National Military Appreciation Month
April 26, 2021
Every year during May, we take the opportunity to show our gratitude to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In preparation for the upcoming month, we invite…
Remembering Charles H. Coolidge
April 19, 2021
World War II involved more than thirty different countries and was the largest armed conflict in human history. Many United States military members risked their lives in service to our…
Reintroducing Our In-Person Training Program
April 12, 2021
As part of our Character Development Program, we are proud to provide a variety of resources to help teachers learn about the Medal of Honor and its Recipients. During the…
22 Seconds of Extraordinary Heroism: Staff Sergeant Henry Eugene “Red” Erwin
On April 19, 1945, Henry "Red" Erwin displayed unprecedented, unforgettable valor for 22 seconds - the time it took for him to hand-drag an activated phosphorus bomb, burning at up…
Charles H. Coolidge’s Family Remembers
April 7, 2021
The following was written by the Coolidge family in memory of Charles H. Coolidge: Tennessee has lost a beloved son and one of its bravest men. Charles Henry Coolidge, 99,…