“Hair today, gone tomorrow”
During the early 1950’s, all American men were required to register for the draft, and many were called to serve. Elvis was no exception. Inducted into the Army in...
"A fearless man"
Private First Class Carl B. Bentley described the actions of Private First Class Desmond Doss in April and May, 1945. Doss, an unarmed medic serving on Okinawa,...
"Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity"
This official citation accompanied the award of the Medal of Honor to Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson. It details his heroic actions in the Republic of...
"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...
"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....
"The Navy Department deeply regrets to inform you…"
This telegram to Mrs. Edith Munro broke the news of her son's death during World War II. Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro was later posthumously awarded the...