Korean War, Medals of Honor and Vietnam

Medals of Honor Awarded to 5 Soldiers from Korean War and 2 from Vietnam
In his opening remarks at the White House ceremony, Biden said the Medal of Honor recipients epitomized the American ideal that "all men are created equal."
5 Korean War soldiers will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor
Five Korean War soldiers will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden s part of a campaign to shine a light on the role of minority service members.
7 Soldiers from Korean, Vietnam Wars receive Medals of Honor
At a White House ceremony on Friday, January 3, 2024, President Joe Biden presented Medals of Honor to seven Soldiers who served in
Late Korean War hero, Texas Tech alum Richard E. Cavazos receives Medal of Honor
Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a Korean War hero and Texas Tech alum who became the first Hispanic U.S. Army general, posthumously received a Medal of Honor.
Who Are the Latest Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to Receive the Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor is the highest decoration that can be bestowed by the US military. It’s a symbol of gallantry in times of war and combat, and only a select few ever receive it. In January 2025, seven soldiers became its latest recipients: five for serving in Korea and two for their actions during the Vietnam War.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army soldiers
President Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers, most of whom received it posthumously for service during the Korean War, in his last ceremony as commander in chief awarding the country’s highest military honor.
Hawaiʻi soldier awarded Medal of Honor for ‘extraordinary heroism, selflessness’
Officials said Orig “distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty.”
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans
The award is given to those who "distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives," according to the White House.
Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor
A Korean War hero and Dutchess Count native has finally received the nation’s highest military honor after decades of effort by his family, students, local advocates, and US Congressman Pat Ryan. Private First Class Charles Johnson,
Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that several “seriously wounded” North Korean soldiers died from their ...
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‘Genuine to their core heroes’: Biden awards Medal of Honor to 5 Korean War soldiers
Truman ordered the desegregation of the U.S. military. Biden said McGee served in one of the first integrated Army units in the Korean War. Sent to Korea, McGee was serving with the 7th ...
US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine
The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against ...