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Durning participated in various functions to honor American veterans, including serving as Chairman of the U.S. National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. [12] He was an honored guest speaker for 17 years at the National Memorial Day Concert televised by PBS every year on the Sunday evening of Memorial Day weekend.
Charles Durning: 1923 – 2012 American actor Knight (April 2008) [citation needed] Gaëtan Duval: 1930 – 1996 Mauritian Barrister, statesman and politician (Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate). Commander (1973) [74] Bob Dylan: 1941 – Present American singer-songwriter, author and visual artist. TBA (13 November 2013) [75]
Before 1963, the Medal of Honor could be received for actions not involving direct combat with enemy or opposing foreign forces and 193 men earned the medal in this way. [25] Most of these medals were presented to members of the United States Navy for rescuing or attempting to rescue someone from drowning. [ 25 ]
Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Private First Class Charles R. Johnson. Private First Class Wataru Nakamura, from Los Angeles had volunteered to check a communication line between his platoon ...
Durning's National Archives Form 13164 (Information Releasable Under the Freedom of Information Act" summarizes his decorations and awards as follows: "Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with one bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Silver Star Medal, World War II ...
William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan (1883–1959), US Army Major General, commanded the 165th Infantry Regiment (federalized designation of the 69th New York Infantry, the "Fighting Irish") during World War I, and was Chief of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II; also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and National Security Medal, making ...
The "Yoxford Boys". Flew a P-51 "Mustang", named "Berlin Express". Only known Allied fighter pilot to turn in a kill while flying under the "Eiffel Tower" in Paris chasing a German Me-109. Chevalier medal, presented by Ambassador to the US Pierre Vimont at the D-Day Memorial 8 December 2009, Bedford, VA US.
A graphic novel pays homage to Wisconsin-born Charles Whittlesey, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership and bravery as commander of the so-called Lost Battalion during World War I.