"His actions were outstanding"
In this affidavit Ralph E. Baker describes how Private First Class Desmond Doss continued to give medical assistance after he was wounded himself. This event on May...
"Inspiration to all the men in his company"
First Lieutenant Onless C. Brister submitted this statement describing the medical aid Private First Class Desmond Doss gave to injured soldiers from April 29 to May...
Lieutenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson
This is a drawing of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant Colonel Joe. M. Jackson. The caption below his image tells the story of his heroic action. On May 12, 1968,...
"Like a miracle"
Sergeant James Lundie submitted this statement describing his rescue by Lieutenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson on May 12, 1968, at Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam....
Magnificent leadership
First Lieutenant Luther L. Lawson recounts an incident in which Captain Manuel “Jay” S. Vargas demonstrated his professionalism and proved to be an...
Medal of Honor
This is a photograph of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for individual valor in combat against an enemy force. The Medal of Honor was first awarded...
Outstanding heroism
On May 15, 1968, fighter pilot Captain Robert M. Gatewood submitted this memorandum detailing the events of May 12 at Kham Duc, in the Republic of Vietnam. His memo...