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In this extraordinary book, 15 recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor tell the stories of the actions for which they received their awards. The stories themselves present true examples of valor, courage, and sacrifice. More than stories, however, they recount moments of significance in the life of our country.
The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award given to American servicemen for valor in battle. Only slightly more than 200 recipients of the Medal of Honor are alive today. In this extraordinary book, 15 recipients tell the stories of the actions for which they received their awards. Heroes from the Marines, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force recount their stories of action in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Together, their stories present a definition of heroism in battle. Individually, they are fifteen profiles of the Hero.
The stories, based on interviews with the recipients and written by Kent DeLong, the attending physician of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, are well-told and exciting. They present true examples of valor, courage, and sacrifice. But they are more than just stories. They are the oral history of significant moments in the life of our country.
List of contents
Introduction
AirWearing It Humbly
Thank You, Double Nickel
LandThe Team Player
Walk Tall and Hold Your Head High
It's Not Blood; It's Bud
Against the Odds
The Marine
Standing Tall
Freedom's Warrior
IslandsA Hero's Hero
The TD Kid
A Career in Taking Hills
WaterPearl Harbor Hero
The Seal
His Duty
About the author
KENT DELONG is the attending physician of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. He has a private medical practice in internal medicine with an emphasis in preventive and addictive medicine. He is a member of the board of DeLong International Inc., and has published numerous articles on commodities, addiction, and military history.
