Operation Iraqi Freedom got success, but at a cost. US Soldiers lost lives and amongst the many soldiers who sacrificed their lives for this cause. But, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor’s – a US Navy SEAL and a soldier to the core – tale of supreme sacrifice and bravery can never be forgotten.
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Medal of Honor – Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor
The Congressional Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration for the US military and is the only military award worn around the neck.
It is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor as the President awards the decoration in the name of Congress and due to the nature of the award it is usually [...]
Lt. Michael P. Murphy
The Congressional Medal of Honor is perhaps the single most fitting tribute to our heroes of war. Having special significance among Navy SEALs this Medal of Honor serves to pay homage to all war veterans. One such leading man killed during Operation Redwing was Lt. Michael P. Murphy.
That fated day
It was during a special operation [...]
Lt. Robert Bob Kerrey
LT (jg) Robert Bob Kerrey
Medal of Honor Citation
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a SEAL team leader during action against enemy aggressor (Viet Cong) forces. Acting in response to reliable intelligence, Lt. (j.g.) Kerrey led his SEAL team on a [...]
Lt. Thomas R. Norris
Medal Of Honor Citation:
Lt. Norris completed an unprecedented ground rescue of 2 downed pilots deep within heavily controlled enemy territory in Quang Tri Province. Lt. Norris, on the night of 10 April 1972, led a 5-man patrol through 2,000 meters of heavily controlled enemy territory, located 1 of the downed pilots at daybreak, and returned [...]
Petty Officer Michael Edwin Thornton
Medal of Honor Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while participating in a daring operation against enemy forces. PO Thornton, as Assistant U.S. Navy Advisor, along with a U.S. Navy lieutenant serving as Senior Advisor, accompanied a 3-man Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol [...]
Tibor Ted Rubin
The Medal of Honor serves as a recognition award and tribute awarded to the battle heroes of America, for displaying marked valor and intrepidity during times of war. Mr. Tibor (Ted) Rubin was awarded with the Medal of Honor for the Korean War on September 23, 2005 during a White House Ceremony.
Before joining the Army, [...]
Jason L. Dunham
The Congressional Medal of Honor serves as a homage and tribute as well as an award of recognition to the war veterans of the United States of America.
It was Jason L. Dunham who showcased an indomitable fighting spirit and exemplary valor while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader. During a White House Ceremony on January [...]
Major Bruce P. Crandall
Major Bruce P. Crandall received the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony on February 26, 2007 for displaying marked valor and heroism as a flight Commander in the Republic of Vietnam. Through his act of bravery and courage; he has been able to fetch immense pride to the United States Army.
Bruce Crandall was [...]
Paul R. Smith
Medal of Honor: A Tribute to the Brave and Patriotic
Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith of the United States Army was felicitated with the Congressional Medal of Honor on April 4th, 2005 during a White House ceremony.
Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith displayed an act of valor in the highest traditions of the American Army, [...]





