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Alvin York. Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 1887 – September 2, 1964), also known by his rank as Sergeant York, was an American soldier who was one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I. [1] He received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, gathering 35 machine guns, killing at least ...
Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) [1] was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. Due to his religious beliefs, he refused to carry a weapon. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on Guam and in the Philippines.
Benedict Arnold (14 January 1741 [O.S. 3 January 1740] [1][a] – June 14, 1801) was an American-born British military officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He fought with distinction for the American Continental Army and rose to the rank of major general before defecting to the British in 1780.
Several English-speaking nations have a medal called the "Medal of Bravery" or the "Medal of Valor", including Canada and Tanzania.The three Canadian Bravery Decorations were created in 1972, to recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others: the Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the ...
George Watson (March 14, 1914 – March 8, 1943) was a United States Army private who died while rescuing fellow soldiers from drowning at sea during World War II.In 1997, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for his actions on March 8, 1943, near Porlock Harbor, New Guinea.
2015 Thalys train attack. Part of Islamic terrorism in Europe. A Thalys train operating the same route, leaving Brussels-South in June 2014. Location. On board Thalys train 9364 near Oignies, France. Coordinates. 50°27′57″N 2°58′26″E / 50.46583°N 2.97389°E / 50.46583; 2.97389. Date. 21 August 2015.
Dicey Langston. Laodicea Langston (14 May 1766 – 23 May 1837), also known by the nickname Dicey, was a patriot. Her acts of bravery during the period have led to her being regarded as a heroine. During the Revolutionary War, Dicey spied on the Loyalists to assist the defense of her community of patriots. At 15, she heard that the Loyalist ...
Memorial Day was created to honor U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving our country. The holiday, which takes place each year on the last Monday in May, serves as a reminder ...