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Citizen Honors – Virgil Smith, 2018 Youth Valor Honoree

Posted In: Video Library | March 20, 2020

Virgil Smith was selected for the Young Hero Award for his heroism in assisting several neighbors stranded during Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX. Before emergency professionals arrived, Smith used an air mattress to rescue 17 neighbors trapped in their homes due to high water.

Bloch, Orville – World War II Medal of Honor Recipient

The story of World War II War Medal of Honor Recipient Orville Bloch, as recounted by his family and his own diary.

Millett, Lewis Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient

Living History interview with Lewis Millett, Medal of Honor Recipient for the Korean War.

Hagemeister, Charles Vietnam War

Living History interview with Charles Hagemeister, Medal of Honor Recipient for the Vietnam War.