Medal of Honor War Memorial Photo
JOHN HENRY HAYS MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PHOTO
On April 16, 1865, seven days following the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, Hays marched on Columbus, Georgia to secure the city’s naval … Read More
COMMANDER CLYDE E. LASSEN MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PHOTO
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as pilot and aircraft commander of a search and rescue helicopter, … Read More
SAMUEL WOODFILL MAJOR UNITED STATES ARMY MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PHOTO
While he was leading his company against the enemy, First Lieutenant Woodfill’s line came under heavy machinegun fire, which threatened to hold up the advance. Followed by two soldiers … Read More
GEORGE DILBOY MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PHOTO
After his platoon had gained its objective along a railroad embankment, Pfc. Dilboy, accompanying his platoon leader to reconnoiter the ground beyond, was suddenly fired upon by an enemy … Read More
JOHN HAYES MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PHOTO
Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as second captain of the No. 2 gun during this bitter … Read More