Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Maj. John J. Duffy, a poet, reads a poem and delivers remarks during the ceremony inducting him into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson The following year, the Army and Navy authorized a special monthly pension for Medal of Honor recipients over age 65. Assessed quarterly, recipients were allotted $10 every month for life (equivalent to approximately $225 in 2014); and the pension has changed over the years to reflect the cost of living.
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class (rank at time of presentation: Sergeant; highest rank: Command Sergeant Major) Conflict/Era: Vietnam War. Unit/Command: 3d Platoon, Troop B, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division. Military Service Branch: U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Action Date: May 6, 1968. Medal of Honor Action Place: near La Chu

Fort Rucker, Ala., was recently renamed in honor of Army Chief Warrant 4 Michael Novosel Sr., a legendary pilot who served in three wars and received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.

Medal of Honor Action Date: June 18, 1968. Medal of Honor Action Place: near the village of Ap Go Cong, BƬnh DĘ°Ę”ng province, Vietnam. Citation. First Lieutenant Larry L. Taylor distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Troop D (Air), 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry President Barack Obama presented Petry with the Medal of Honor in 2011. Now out of the military, Petry is outspoken on veteransā€™ needs, including resiliency and reintegration into civilian life. He is the current president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and serves on multiple boards focused on supporting veterans and their families. Out of more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients, only one was a woman - just one - and it was an award that was rescinded just before the honoree died. April 26, 2023 Army Medal of Honor t92SNuw.
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