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Dish with The Heroism of Marcus Curtius

Dish with The Heroism of Marcus Curtius

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Dish with The Heroism of Marcus Curtius

Dish with The Heroism of Marcus Curtius

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British Heroism. Book illustration from Library of Congress

British Heroism. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Engraving by Elkanah Tisdale. Illus. in: John Trumbull, M'Fingal, 1795. Reference copy may be in LOT 4412N. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Rare Bk. Div.; US ... More

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

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Eider from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

Eider from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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oysters from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

oysters from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

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Spondylus from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

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Nautical from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

Nautical from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & hero...

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map from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

map from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich from "[The Sea: its stirring st...

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harbor from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

harbor from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & herois...

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Spanish navigator and cartographer from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

Spanish navigator and cartographer from "[The Sea: its stirring story ...

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Kondylostoma_patens from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

Kondylostoma_patens from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, pe...

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map from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]"

map from "[The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism.]...

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Canada from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

Canada from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism...

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pearls from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

pearls from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism...

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ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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Wreck from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

Wreck from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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fauna from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

fauna from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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people from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

people from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism...

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Underwater from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

Underwater from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & her...

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portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

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rotate-image from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

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ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

ship from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

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The heroism of yesterday is the commonplace of today

The heroism of yesterday is the commonplace of today

(DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune, Nov. 21, 1916.

Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor - Miss Jane Jeffrey, Brookline, Massachusetts, nurse decorated with Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown during the air raid by the Germans July 18, 1918. Medal presented by Brigadier General Harts

Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor - Miss Jane Jeffrey,...

Photographer: American Red Cross Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffrey, Brookline, Massachusetts, nurse decorated with Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown during the air raid by the Germans July 18, 1918. Medal presented by Brigadier General Harts

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffr...

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Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffrey, Brookline, Massachusetts, nurse decorated with Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown during the air raid by the Germans July 18, 1918. Medal presented by Brigadier General Harts

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffr...

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American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings - Reims, France. Exterior of American Red Cross Canteen at Reims and working staff. The American Red Cross workers seated in the front row: Capt. R.R.J. Faure, Chauffeur. The elderly woman seated between them is Mme. Founriaux, a native of Reims, who never left the city during the four years owing to her heroism the French Government awarded her Croix de Guerre. She is now helping the American Red Cross most efficiently

American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings - Reims, France. Exterio...

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Augustus Butler Rowland, Aviation Chief Machinists Mate, decorated for heroism by Pres. Coolidge

Augustus Butler Rowland, Aviation Chief Machinists Mate, decorated for...

President Calvin Coolidge afixing a medal on Augustus Butler Rowland, who holds the hand of a small boy. In album: Calvin Coolidge, Second Administration, v. 3, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 4, ... More

President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Hero. William Russel Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, receiving from President Coolidge today the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to him for an act of outstanding heroism. After a boiler explosion on the U.S.S. Bruce last June 11, Huber rescued shipmates and then succeed in closing off the steampipes at the risk of his own life. In the picture at extreme left is Admiral Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Naval Operations, while on the right is Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur

President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Her...

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President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Congressional Medal of Honor. President Coolidge congratulating William R. Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, after presenting the sailor with the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today Huber was awarded the medal for heroism he displayed aboard the U.S.S. Bruce when an explosion occurred . He rescued shipmates and then at the risk of his life closed off the steampipes

President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Cong...

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MEDALS FOR BRAVE FLIERS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AWARDS AIR MAIL FLYER'S MEDALS OF HONOR TO PILOTS PERFORMING ACTS OF HEROISM. FROM THE LEFT: ROY H. WARNER, UNITED AIR LINES; GROVER TYLER, UNITED AIR LINES; LEWIS TURNER, AMERICAN AIRWAYS; WALLINGTON P. McFAIL, AMERICAN AIRWAYS; WALLINGTON P. McFAIL, AMERICAN AIRWAYS; GORDON S. DARNELL, U.S. AIRLINES; JAMES CARMICHAEL, JR, CENTRAL AIR LINES; EDWARD A. BELLAND, TWA; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; AND PMG JAMES A FARLEY

MEDALS FOR BRAVE FLIERS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AWARDS AIR MAIL FLYER'S M...

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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN....

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Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air Force, pins the Air Force Cross on Robert L. Aston, retired member of the 68th Bomb Squadron for heroism he displayed in 1944 during the WWII. The Air Force Cross award was given during a Dedication Ceremony at Barksdale AFB, LA

Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kimberly A. Warren, USAF Rele... More

Manila, the Philippine Islands. For extraordinary heroism during attacks on Jap bridgeheads at Vigan, in Northern Luzon, Lieutenant Jack Dale of the U.S. Army Air Corps received a Distinguished Service Cross from General MacArthur (right) before Japanese forces forced American troop retirement from Manila. Other air heroes decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross were Captain Jesus A. Villamor (center rear) of the Philippine Army, and posthumously, Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr., who bombed and sank a Jap battleship off Luzon. This picture, made December 22, 1941, was one of the last to leave the Philippines

Manila, the Philippine Islands. For extraordinary heroism during attac...

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Manila, the Philippine Islands. In one of the last pictures to leave the Philippines before Manila fell to the Japs, General Douglas MacArthur (left) is shown pinning a Distinguished Service Cross on Captain Jesus A. Villamor, of the Philippine Air Force, for heroism in the air. In the center background is Lieutenant Jack Dale, of the U.S. Army Air Corps, who also received a Distinguished Service Cross. At the same time, a posthumous award of the same medal went to Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr., who bombed and sank a Jap battleship near Luzon

Manila, the Philippine Islands. In one of the last pictures to leave t...

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The war in Malaya - first pictures. Refugees from Penang Stirring tales of heroism and of lucky escapes were told by refugees from Penang on arrival at Ipoh Station, Perak, on their way to Singapore. A British woman evacuee with baby on Ipoh Station.

The war in Malaya - first pictures. Refugees from Penang Stirring tale...

Photograph shows mother and baby seated with belongings on train station platform. British Official photo: BF.452. No. BO-915. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

U.S. Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard (right) Vice CHIEF of Naval Operations (VCNO), presents Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Navy LT. ohn Finn with a newly created Medal of Honor Flag aboard the USS CONSTITUTION at Boston Harbor, Mass., on Sept. 30, 2006. As a U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman, Finn was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in manning a .50-caliber machine gun and fending off the attacks of apanese warplanes at Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station, Hawaii, on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. The Medal of Honor is our country's highest military honor, awarded for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Chad...

U.S. Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard (right) Vice CHIEF of Naval Operation...

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War heroes to speak to war workers. A heroine of Bataan and a hero of Midway meet at the Capitol to join in Pearl Harbor Day ceremonies. Lieutenant Mary Lohr, Army nurse, of Greenburg, Pennsylvania, recently awarded the Royal Blue Ribbon for gallant service at Bataan, and Lieutenant Robert L. Laub of Richland, Missouri, who received the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as torpedo bomber pilot in the Battle of Midway, will speak to war workers in about 1800 war plants on December 7. They were selected by the War Production Drive Headquarters of the War Production Board (WPB) to participate with Honorable Joseph C. Grew, former ambassador to Japan, in personal messages for transcription as a feature of Pearl Harbor Day observance, which is being held under auspices of war production Labor-Management Committees

War heroes to speak to war workers. A heroine of Bataan and a hero of ...

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A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Office of War Information...

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ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED HEROISM

ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED...

Elvin Bell - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

Valor 24: Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado

Valor 24: Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado

Medal of Honor candidate Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado was born in Bakersfield, Calif., Feb. 13, 1947. Alvarado is being recognized for his valorous actions on Aug. 12, 1969, while serving as a rifleman during a miss... More

President George W. Bush (right) applauds as Medal of Honor recipient LT. COL. Bruce Crandall (U.S. Army, ret.) kisses his wife, Arlene, in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 26, 2007. LT. COL. Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism as a U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division helicopter flight commander during the Vietnam War in November 1965. (DoD photo by Eric Draper, CIV) (Released)

President George W. Bush (right) applauds as Medal of Honor recipient ...

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LT. COL. Bruce Crandall (U.S. Army, ret.) speaks during his induction into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes on Feb. 27, 2007, the day after President George W. Bush awarded him the Medal of Honor for his heroism as a U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division helicopter flight commander during the Vietnam War in November 1965. (DoD photo by Eric Draper, CIV) (Released)

LT. COL. Bruce Crandall (U.S. Army, ret.) speaks during his induction ...

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A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congr...

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The honorable Ricardo J. Bordallo, governor of Guam, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The honorable Ricardo J. Bordallo, governor of Guam, speaks at the Con...

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Distinguished guests salute during the dedication ceremony for the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument. The monument honors four Marines for their heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting Japanese troops during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private Leonard Mason, Private Luther Skaggs and Private Frank Witek

Distinguished guests salute during the dedication ceremony for the Con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

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Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony include Commodore Dale N. Hagen, right, commander, Naval Base Guam. The three officers to the left are members of Republic of Korea Navy. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument during a dedication and wreath laying ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place during a dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Mr. Paul Witek speaks on behalf of his brother, Private First Class Frank Witek (PFC), during Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. PFC Witek is among four Marines being honored for their heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. The men are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, and PFC Luther Skaggs

Mr. Paul Witek speaks on behalf of his brother, Private First Class Fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony, to honor four Marines for the heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Meda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony, to honor four Marines for the heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Meda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Mr. Paul Witek speaks on behalf of his brother, Private First Class (PFC) Frank Witek, during the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. PFC Witek is among four Marines being honored for heroism during World War II. The other men are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., PFC Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs

Mr. Paul Witek speaks on behalf of his brother, Private First Class (P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: ... More

Marine Corps Colonel J. Karl Miller, commander Marine Barracks Guam, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Marine Corps Colonel J. Karl Miller, commander Marine Barracks Guam, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Distinguished guests stand (some saluting) during the dedication ceremony for the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument. The monument was erected to honor Marines for heroism while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests stand (some saluting) during the dedication cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

The Honorable Ricardo J. Bordallo, Governor of Guam, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The Honorable Ricardo J. Bordallo, Governor of Guam, speaks at the Con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Mr. Carl T. C. Gutierrez, speaker of the 17th Guam Legislature, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Mr. Carl T. C. Gutierrez, speaker of the 17th Guam Legislature, speaks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument honors four Marines for the heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Mrs. Jean Witek, left, participates in a wreath of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek. (Substandard image)

Mrs. Jean Witek, left, participates in a wreath of Honor Monument dedi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place during a dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Marine Corps Colonel J. Karl Miller, commander, Marine Barracks Guam, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Marine Corps Colonel J. Karl Miller, commander, Marine Barracks Guam, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A triple exposure of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial with a portrait of GUNNER's Mate Second Class Patrick O. Ford (inset). Ford was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism while serving aboard a river patrol boat in Vietnam. The guided missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) is named in his honor

A triple exposure of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial with a portrait of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CW04 Walt Hamler Release Status: Rele... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) William F. McCauley, commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, presents awards for heroism to crew members of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) upon the ship's return to home port. Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Vice Admiral (VADM) William F. McCauley, commander, Naval Surface Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

A monument to Sergeant (SGT) John L. Levitow, the first Air Force enlisted man to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam

A monument to Sergeant (SGT) John L. Levitow, the first Air Force enli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT K. Thompson, USAF Release Status: ... More

A monument to Sergeant (SGT) John L. Levitow, the first Air Force enlisted man to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam

A monument to Sergeant (SGT) John L. Levitow, the first Air Force enli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT K. Thompson, USAF Release Status: ... More

President George H. W. Bush presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the sisters of Corporal (CPL) Freddie Stowers, a native of Anderson County South Carolina for action during World War I. CPL Stowers displayed exceptional heroism on September 28, 1918, as a squad leader in Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93rd Infantry Division. His unit devastated by the enemy, with bold personal bravery and leadership he took charge, inspired his men to follow him into the fray, taking out a machine gun nest. Fatally wounded by gunfire, with his inspiration, Company C pressed its attack against incredible odds, aiding in the capture of Hill 188, causing heavy enemy casualties. CPL Stowers is the...

President George H. W. Bush presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: President George H. W. Bush presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the sisters of Corporal (CPL) Freddie Stowers, a native of... More

Medal of Honor winner CAPT Donald K. Ross, USN (ret.), who was engineering officer aboard the USS NEVADA (BB-36) on the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and CAPT Joseph K. Taussig Jr., USN (ret.), who was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism, reminisce during Survivor's Day ceremonies. The event honors the sailors and Marines of the battleships that were sunk or damaged in the Dec. 7, 1941, bombing

Medal of Honor winner CAPT Donald K. Ross, USN (ret.), who was enginee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC(Aw) Gloria Montgomery Release Status: Released... More

Former South Vietnamese Air Force helicopter pilot stands at the podium on the flight line as he delivers a speech before two hundred well wishers. MAJ Nquyen Quy An risked his life to save four American soldiers in a sniper-filled jungle in Laos, and for his heroism that day. An received the Distinguished Flying Cross

Former South Vietnamese Air Force helicopter pilot stands at the podiu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mike Dial Release Status: Released t... More

General John M. Loh, Air Combat Command Commander, presents Sr. AIRMAN Andrew Brown the AIRMAN's Medal for heroism exhibited during the June 20, 1994 shooting incident at the Fairchild Hospital. AIRMAN Brown was a bicycle policeman on duty when he heard of the shooting on the radio. He bicycled to the scene of the crime and fatally wounded the gunman

General John M. Loh, Air Combat Command Commander, presents Sr. AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Vincent Garrett Releas... More

SGT. Joseph Walker, III receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Colonel Bruce Gombar for an act of heroism on February 8, 1992 when he saved the lives of 3 children who were trapped in a car which had rolled into a swimming pool

SGT. Joseph Walker, III receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL R. Sims Release Status: Rele... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, SGT Hatcher and Mrs. Hatcher pose together for photos

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, US Army Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander, of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood, pins the Bronze Star on SGT Hatcher

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, SGT Hatcher stands and salutes during the sounding of "Taps"

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Mrs. Hatcher (Left, in red) is congratulated by US Senator Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas, after her husband received his Bronze Star

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Pictured here re (L-R) US Senator Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas, SGT Hatcher and Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood. SGT Hatcher is displaying his Bronze Star Certificate

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jack Weinstein was born in Lamar, Mo., Oct. 18, 1928. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1950. Weinstein is being recognized for his exceptionally valorous actions while serving wi... More

Valor 24: 1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab

Valor 24: 1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab

Medal of Honor candidate 1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab was born Dec. 6, 1918, in Hooper, Neb. He joined the U.S. Army upon graduation from high school. Schwab distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions ... More

Medal of Honor recipient retired Lt. John Finn pays

Medal of Honor recipient retired Lt. John Finn pays

Medal of Honor recipient retired Lt. John Finn pays his respects to the Sailors and Marines killed aboard USS Arizona during the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Finn received the Medal of Honor in recognit... More

Valor 24: Sgt. Candelario Garcia

Valor 24: Sgt. Candelario Garcia

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Candelario Garcia was born in Corsicana, Texas, Feb. 26, 1944. Garcia distinguished himself on Dec. 8, 1968, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Brigade,... More

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, was born in El Paso, Texas, July 15, 1929. Then-Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza is being recognized for his actions on Aug. 1, 1952, at Chorwon, Korea. While spearheadi... More

Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard

Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard

Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader, Comp... More

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C.

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C.

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Eduardo C. Gomez, was born in Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 28, 1919. Then-Sgt. Eduardo Gomez distinguished himself while serving with Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Ca... More

Valor 24: Sgt. Jesus S. Duran - Public domain photogrpaph

Valor 24: Sgt. Jesus S. Duran - Public domain photogrpaph

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Jesus S. Duran was born July 26, 1948, in Juarez, Mexico. Then-Spc.4 Duran was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) to support the ef... More

Valor 24: Staff Sgt. Felix M. Conde-Falcon

Valor 24: Staff Sgt. Felix M. Conde-Falcon

Medal of Honor candidate Staff Sgt. Felix M. Conde-Falcon was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, Feb. 24, 1938, and raised in Chicago, Ill. Conde-Falcon distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions, while ... More

Valor 24: Sgt. Randall - Public domain photogrpaph

Valor 24: Sgt. Randall - Public domain photogrpaph

Medal of Honor candidate Pfc. Demensio Rivera, was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, April 29, 1933. Rivera joined the U.S. Army, Sept. 26, 1950, in New York. Then-Pvt. Rivera is being recognized for his actions ... More

Maj. Gen. Erik C. Peterson, commanding general of First

Maj. Gen. Erik C. Peterson, commanding general of First

Maj. Gen. Erik C. Peterson, commanding general of First Army Div. West, presents Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christopher Dooley 2nd Bn., 291st Avn. Regt., 120th Inf. Bde., with the prestigious Soldier’s Medal, Nov.... More

Berets and wreaths. MONTEBOURG, France--More than 100

Berets and wreaths. MONTEBOURG, France--More than 100

Berets and wreaths. MONTEBOURG, France--More than 100 U.S. Army Soldiers, join the commanding general, French compatriots and people of Montebourg, France, during a march from the town center to the town's Worl... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Logistics, pins the Medal of Heroism on Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Corporal (CPL) Amber Parker. CPL Parker received the Medal for saving the life of a niece, by performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Logistics, awards the Medal of Heroism Certificate to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Corporal (CPL) Amber Parker. CPL Parker received the Medal for saving the life of a niece, by performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak (left), USA Forces Command Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Logistics and Cadet Corporal (CPL) Amber Parker, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), pose for a photograph after CPL Parker was awarded the Medal of Heroism for saving the life of her niece, by performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the infant. Ms. Hazel Smith, (great aunt), and Ms. Kim Waters, sister and mother of the rescued child are pictured (left-to-right). CPL Parker was also promoted to Cadet Sergeant for her actions

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak (left), USA Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

This unidentifiable object is one of many World War

This unidentifiable object is one of many World War

This unidentifiable object is one of many World War II relics that still litter the beaches years after the historic 36-day battle for Iwo Jima. (Photo taken by then-Staff Sgt. Nathan L. Hanks Jr., March 14, 20... More

Secretary of the US Air Force (USAF) James Roche, gives his closing remarks to the hundreds of coworkers, friends and family members gathered in the Pentagon courtyard to honor 28 Air Force members who through selfless acts of heroism during the September 11th attack on the Pentagon, helped save a number of lives above and beyond the call of duty

Secretary of the US Air Force (USAF) James Roche, gives his closing re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim... More

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Jim Finch gives his opening remarks to hundreds of friends, family and military members gathered in the Pentagon courtyard to honor 28 Air Force members and their selfless acts of heroism during the September 11th, attacks on the Pentagon. Finch said, "We are thankful there were many heroes here at the Pentagon. To those we honor today, please know you have our deepest admiration and respect for your actions in the face of great danger."

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Jim Finch gives his ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim... More

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