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Trapped at Forty Fathoms – The Rescue of a Submarine Crew

Posted In: Video Library | November 12, 2024

A rescue mission was launched when the submarine USS Squalus sank during a trial run off the coast of New England in May 1939. Three Navy divers, William Badders, James McDonald, and John Mihalowski, would later receive the Medal of Honor for the daring rescue of over 60 trapped submariners.

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John E. Kilmer, Medal of Honor Recipient

This film, produced by Rick Vaughn, is dedicated to the memory of John E. Kilmer. Secretary of the Navy Robert B. Anderson presents the Medal of Honor for John E. […]

Brothers in Valor: James McCloughan. Courtesy of American Battlefield Trust.

James McCloughan, Medal of Honor Recipient for the Vietnam War, visits Stones River Battlefield, Tennessee, to reflect on war, his Medal of Honor actions, and the actions for which John […]

John A. Chapman Medal of Honor action

In this ISR video released by the Secretary of the Air Force, Technical Sargent John A. Chapman fights on Takur Ghar, Afghanistan on 4 March 2002. For his actions here, […]