Today, we join the nation in mourning the loss of Spc.5 Clarence Sasser, who earned the #MedalofHonor in Vietnam. His remarkable life story and extraordinary bravery in assisting wounded soldiers despite heavy enemy fire and his own injuries is an inspiration to all Americans.
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, explore the legacy of #MedalofHonor Recipient Jack Jacobs.
Read his story here:
cmohs.org/recipients/jac…
SOLDIER PROFILE– SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE
Senator Inouye was a highly-decorated combat veteran of WWII. His actions as part of the legendary 442nd RCT earned him a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Medal of Honor.
#USArmy #TRADOC #PurpleHeart #MedalofHonor #WWIIHistory #WW2
Thank you for being an American hero. Thank you for being my friend.
Rest in Peace, Clarence E. Sasser
September 12, 1947 - May 13, 2024
#MedalofHonor #VietnamWarVeteran #AmericanHero
An American hero has passed.
Clarence E. Sasser died Monday at age 76, according to Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
In 1969, President Nixon presented him with the #MedalOfHonor for his actions as a medical aidman in Vietnam a year prior that you can read about at army.mil/article/276309…
On this day 52 years ago, then-Staff Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, while assigned to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Vietnam, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. He was awarded the #MedalofHonor . ow.ly/jAa850zuAsP
Last night 34 #MedalOfHonor recipients joined us The White House. As we express our gratitude for their remarkable acts of bravery and courage in the face of adversity, we are reminded of the sacrifice our men + women in uniform make daily to protect our country & ensure our freedom.
Battle of New Market Heights Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. Maj. Milton Holland, 5th USCI, died on this day in 1910. We remember his military service to the United States, and his efforts to make a more perfect Union.
#usct #MedalofHonor #NewMarketHeights
With Memorial Day coming up soon, we encourage you to honor the memory of #MedalofHonor Recipients who have died during service by learning and sharing their stories. You can start with the legacy of Recipient Rodney Yano.
Read his story here:
cmohs.org/recipients/rod…
This past weekend was the anniversary of the mission in which Lt. Col. Joe M. Jackson rescued a three-man Combat Control Team under heavy enemy fire on May 12, 1968.
For his extraordinary heroism, Jackson earned The Congressional #MedalOfHonor .
Read more: bit.ly/3JZX96F
Scenes from our unveiling of the newly renovated #MedalofHonor Museum at Patriots Point! Thank you to those who joined us today and don't forget the Museum opens to the public on May 25th! Learn more: cmohs.org/news-events/pr…
