This medal was awarded to Able Seaman William Harrison who served on HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. William Harrison was baptised in Duffield (Derbyshire) on 18th May 1777 and was 28 at ...

The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are ... Not every injury sustained in service qualifies for a Purple Heart award. In general, the injury must be both fairly serious and ...

Several Medal of Honor recipients performed their deeds of heroism before they ever settled in Arkansas. This includes two ...

Ray Shield, state adjutant general, was the keynote speaker ... a Presidential Unit Citation with two Bronze Stars and a Combat V, a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, a Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon ...

in recognition of his outstanding pioneer service and foresight in the field of American military aviation. SEC. 2. When the medal provided for in section I of this Act shall have been struck ...

Shearing was in General Patton's 7th Army ... CW2 Frankoski's military awards include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on ...

Lawmakers are working to award the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., who spent eight and a half years in captivity after being shot down during a bombing mission during ...

People who choose to serve put the needs of others ahead of their own needs and safety. Honoring their sacrifice is part of America's identity.

The first governor of New Jersey, William Livingston, was a Brigadier General of the New Jersey State Militia ... the 114th ...

Six service members who’ve received the Medal of Honor ... He rose to the rank of major general and is one of the most highly decorated U.S. military veterans. Pfc. Sammy Davis, who fired ...

Members of a Black fraternity are hosting a second annual Veterans Day program at the Palm Beach Kennel Club's Paddock ...

OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada , will recognize 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery ...