MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For extraordinary courage and heroic conduct above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of Company C, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, during the enemy Japanese attack on Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 12-13 September 1942. Completely reorganized following the severe engagement of the night U.S. Army Recipients by Campaign. Civil War (A - L Index) Civil War (M - Z Index) Indian War Campaigns. Interim 1866 - 1870. 1871 Korean Campaign. Interim 1871 - 1898. War with Spain. Philippine
forces at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, on Septcber 27, 1942, After making preliminary plans for the evacuation of nearly five hundred beleaguered Marines, under constant strafing by enemy machine gtms on the island at geat risk of his life, daringly led five of amall craft toward the shore, As he closed the beach, he the others to land and then In
MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy on Guadalcanal Island. On 12 January 1943, Maj. Davis (then Capt.), executive officer of an infantry battalion, volunteered to carry instructions to the leading
Mitchell Paige was a Marine hero who single-handedly fought off thousands of Japanese soldiers on Guadalcanal in World War II. Read his incredible story of courage and survival in this article.
John Lucian Smith was once the leading American fighter ace of World War II, downing 19 enemy planes during the first horrific weeks of the Battle of Guadalcanal. Two months later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented him with the Medal of Honor at the White House. John Basilone is a Marine Corps legend. During the fighting on Guadalcanal in October 1942, Basilone’s actions would result in him being awarded the Medal of Honor. He was sent home to sell War
It became one of the most decorated warships of World War II. Callaghan was buried at sea. He's listed on the Wall of the Missing at the Manila Cemetery in the Philippines. On Dec. 9, 1942, while
MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a company of marines in combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on 26 October 1942. When the enemy broke through the line directly in front of his position, P/Sgt. Paige, commanding a
still on Guadalcanal. It was rough as hell down there.” – Sergeant John Basilone As a testament to the difficulty of the fighting in Guadalcanal and the bravery and heroism of the men who first encountered the Japanese, 20 Medals of Honor were awarded for actions in and around Guadalcanal. The recipients
Chesty Puller. Lewis Burwell " Chesty " Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps officer. Beginning his career fighting guerillas in Haiti and Nicaragua as part of the Banana Wars, he later served with distinction in World War II and the Korean War as a senior officer. By the time of his retirement in 1955
Medal of Honor Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942.
Major John L. Smith, Marine Fighting Squadron 223 (VMF-223), fought in the air battle for Guadalcanal.He scored 19 victories in the crucial August-September 1942 period and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and his personal achievements in aerial combat.

He later toured with Iwo Jima marine hero Ira Hayes, Medal of Honor recipient celebrity Audie Murphy and the “Hollywood Cavalcade” of m ovie stars. In 1945, after suffering almost monthly attacks from malaria, he received an honorable medical discharge. Guadalcanal was one of the most decorated combat operations in Coast Guard history.

LQ0q.
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/456
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/352
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/421
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/196
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/553
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/161
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/343
  • z0t8m4z9nd.pages.dev/483

    • medal of honor recipients guadalcanal