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Congressional Medal of Honor Society Welcomes Newest Members
July 5, 2022
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes former US Army Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, former US Army Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy as…

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams
June 29, 2022
Earned Nation’s Highest Award for Valor during World War II MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.— The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living World War…

Statement from the 63 Living Medal of Honor Recipients on the Passing of Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams
Growing up in Quiet Dell, friends and family of Woody Williams knew him as a West Virginia farmer’s son and the youngest of 11 children who dutifully supported his family…

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient John Lee Canley
May 11, 2022
Earned Nation’s Highest Award for Valor during the Vietnam War MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that John Lee Canley, Medal of Honor recipient,…

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Joins Tee It Up for the Troops to Support Veterans
May 2, 2022
SCOTTSDALE, AZ—Five Medal of Honor recipients and 19 other U.S. combat veterans were in Scottsdale today to participate in Tee It Up for the Troops’ inaugural golf event on the…

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Kenneth E. Stumpf
April 25, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 24, 2022)— The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Kenneth E. Stumpf, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Tomah,…

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Statement on the Identification of Remains of Medal of Honor Recipients Addison E. Baker and James R. Ward
April 14, 2022
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is grateful to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency whose relentless commitment to identifying America’s fallen and missing heroes resulted in last week’s identification of…

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute Hosts Annual Medal of Honor Forum with Congressional Medal of Honor Society
March 16, 2022
Organizations share education missions (SIMI VALLEY, Calif.) – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society) joined together today for their annual Medal…

Medal of Honor Recipient Helps Bring Character Curriculum to Kansas City Educators
March 3, 2022
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.—Medal of Honor Recipient Harold “Hal” A. Fritz met with Kansas City-area educators today at the Kansas City Marriott in Overland Park to talk about the topic of…

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Gary B. Beikirch
December 26, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.— The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Gary B. Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Rochester, New York, at…