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Film industry MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Korean war Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 97.
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- Last living Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during Korean War.
- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Korean war Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 97.
- President Joseph Biden Jr. presented Puckett with the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2021, for his actions during the Battle of Unsan in North Korea.
- Speaking about receiving the Medal of Honor 71 years after the Battle of Unsan, Puckett said, "I was surprised at that.
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Courage The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism. The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.
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- WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medal of Honor Recipients are spotlighting others on the day that Congress set aside to "foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients"—National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, 2024.
- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism.
- The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.
- Medal of Honor Recipient and Society President Britt Slabinski commented, "Medal of Honor recipients know that there are many Americans who share the values we seek to promote through our outreach, and we think it is important to hold them up as role models for others.
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Medal MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
- Once reaching the area, Taylor and his wingman targeted the enemy encircling the patrol team, flying multiple low-level passes under intense enemy fire.
- As the gunships' ammunition ran low, Taylor continued to make fake gun runs at low altitude to distract the enemy from the men on the ground.
- Taylor then landed his helicopter 100 yards away, still under intense enemy fire, to meet the patrol team on the ground.
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Syracuse University MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Roger H. C. Donlon, the first Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 25, 2024, in Ona, West Virginia, at the age of 89.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Roger H. C. Donlon, the first Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 25, 2024, in Ona, West Virginia, at the age of 89.
- On July 6, 1964, then-Captain Donlon was commanding officer at Camp Nam Dong, Vietnam, when a Viet Cong battalion launched a pre-dawn attack.
- Throughout the battle, he was severely injured several times but persevered and insisted others receive medical attention before him.
- Humble in every respect, Donlon didn't feel what he had done was heroic: "In my situation and every other situation that leads to the Medal of Honor, there is absolutely no input from the recipient.
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Korean War MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), an organization chartered by Congress to enable mutual aid to Medal of Honor recipients and their families and to safeguard the dignity, honor, and legacy of the Medal, is proud to announce the election of a new board of directors. These leaders are dedicated to guiding the organization into the future, ensuring its continued service to the recipients, to the country and to all service members.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), an organization chartered by Congress to enable mutual aid to Medal of Honor recipients and their families and to safeguard the dignity, honor, and legacy of the Medal, is proud to announce the election of a new board of directors.
- On May 24, 2018, Slabinski was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during combat operations in Afghanistan on March 4, 2002.
- When the Society was founded, there were more than 275 living Medal of Honor Recipients from the Spanish-American War through the Korean War.
- President Slabinski noted, "The Society was entrusted with a vital mission by Congress, aimed at preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor, projecting its values to the public, and ensuring the well-being of Medal of Honor recipients and their families.
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Herda MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Frank A. Herda, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at 76 years old.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Frank A. Herda, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at 76 years old.
- President Richard M. Nixon presented Herda with the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, D.C. on May 14, 1970, for his actions near Dak To, Quang Trang Province, Vietnam.
- On June 29, 1968, then-Private-First-Class Herda was defending his position during a nighttime enemy assault.
- He was grievously wounded but his actions allowed the remaining two soldiers to survive without serious injury and stopped the enemy assault.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We, the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients, proudly welcome U.S. Army Captain Larry Taylor as the newest member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We, the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients, proudly welcome U.S. Army Captain Larry Taylor as the newest member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
- The awarding of the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary valor during the Vietnam War is a testament to Captain Taylor risking his own life as a Cobra helicopter pilot and rescuing a patrol team while under heavy enemy fire.
- Medal of Honor Recipient Larry Taylor's unwavering courage, selflessness, and dedication to duty serve as an inspiration to all Americans.
- We extend our deepest gratitude to him for his exceptional service and look forward to his joining our ranks.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes Medal of Honor Recipient Paris Davis as its newest member.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society welcomes Medal of Honor Recipient Paris Davis as its newest member.
- Recipient Davis was awarded for his actions during the Vietnam War.
- There have been 3,516 recipients of the Medal and 65 living today from the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terrorism.
- The Society is grateful that the values of the Medal of Honor— courage, sacrifice, honor, duty, selflessness, and integrity—continue to be fundamental parts of our national identity.
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Korean War MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura, the second-to-last living Korean War Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Nov. 29, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 97.
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- Miyamura was a machine-gun squad leader with Company H occupying a defensive position when the enemy threatened to overrun the position.
- News that Miyamura was to be awarded the Medal of Honor was kept quietuntil his release from a prisoner of war camp on Aug. 23, 1953.
- In his Living History documentary in the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Video Library, Medal of Honor Recipient Miyamura said of the Medal of Honor and its connection to all servicemembers' sacrifices, "Until I saw that flagthe star bangled banner waving in the breeze--did I know.
- Learn more about the Medal of Honor and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's initiatives at cmohs.org.
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Gemstone MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 92.
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- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Robert E. Simanek, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 92.
- President Dwight Eisenhower presented his Medal of Honor on Oct. 23, 1953, at a White House ceremony.
- The Society carries out its mission through outreach, education and preservation programs, including the Medal of Honor Museum , Congressional Medal of Honor Outreach Program s, the Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program , and the Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for Valor and Service.
- As part of Public Law 106-83 , the Medal of the Honor Memorial Act, the Medal of Honor Museum, which is co-located with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's headquarters on board the U.S.S.
