Sergeant First Class Edward A. Carter Jr.
Though Edward Allen Carter Jr. is no more, his legacy in the United States military continues to live. He was wounded during World War II. His contribution during the war won him the prestigious Medal of Honor in 1997. It was awarded to him after his death.
He started his military career at a very young age. Carter was 15 when he joined the National Revolutionary Army and fought against Japan which invaded China at that time. Post that, he traveled to Spain and later on joined the XV International Brigade, commonly known as the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. He fought in the Spanish Civil War.
Finally, Carter entered the United States Army in 1941 and impressed everyone around him with his previous military and combat experience. He breathed his last in 1963 at the age of 46. Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart are the other two military awards that he received.
Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler
Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler, a soldier from the United States Army was assigned to the Delta Force. He was involved in Operation Inherent Resolve, during which he lost his life while fighting the ISIS militants.
He was the first service member from the U.S. to die as a result of enemy fire as well as the first American to lose his life in action in Iraq since November 2011. Wheeler went down in history as one of the most highly decorated members of the U.S. military. During his service period, he won more than 10 Bronze Star Medals.
After his death in 2015, Wheeler was awarded the esteemed Medal of Patriotism, the Purple Heart, and the Silver Star. He served in the military from 1995 to 2015. Such soldiers deserve all the respect for their valor and love for their nation.
Colonel James H. Kasler
The only member of the United States military to be awarded the prestigious Air Force Cross more than two times. Colonel James H. Kasler was another highly decorated service member who is still remembered for the courage he showed while fighting for his nation during the second world war.
He also fought in the Vietnam War as well as the Korean War. In Korea, he carried out his responsibilities as an F-86 Sabre pilot. Shooting down over five MiG-15s was one of his achievements during the war. He is said to have flown 198 combat missions in total. Kasler was a prisoner of war between 1966 and 1973 in North Vietnam.
He breathed his last on April 24, 2014. He was close to 90. Kasler was awarded the Legion of Merit. Aside from that, he had been a 9-time Distinguished Flying Cross and 2-time Purple Heart awardee.
First Lieutenant Vernon Baker
The deceased first lieutenant from the U.S. Army was a platoon leader who served during the second world war. He also fulfilled his duties as a paratrooper at the time of the Korean War. he was bestowed with America’s highest military decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor.
Aside from that, Baker received the War Cross for Military Valor, Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star. Though Baker was turned down in his first attempt to enter the United States Army, he was determined to fulfill his dreams and he kept on pursuing it until he was enlisted in June 1941.
His extraordinary heroism on April 5 and April 6, 1945, won him the second-highest military decoration, the Distinguished Service Cross. Baker passed away in 2010. He was 90. He was active in the military from 1941 to 1968.
Vice Admiral Joel Boone
Serving as an officer in the United States Navy, Joel Thompson Boone displayed valor during World War I and was consequently awarded the highly prestigious Medal of Honor. Aside from that, he was also given the Distinguished Service Cross.
Additionally, he had won the Bronze Star once, the Purple Heart three times, and the Silver Star eight times. Boone had also been a part of World War II as well as the Koren War. He served in the U.S. Army from 1914 to 1950. As a matter of fact, Boone was among the few individuals to have served his country in all three major wars.
He was made rear-admiral in 1946 and became the Inspector General of the Navy Medical Department in 1950. After retiring from the Navy, Boone was promoted to vice admiral. He breathed his last in 1974 at the age of 84.
Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley Jr.
A soldier from the U.S. Army Special Forces, Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley Jr. fought in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in America. He enlisted his name in the Army in 1950 and fought for his country in the Korean War.
After America deployed Ashley in Vietnam, he participated in the Battle of Lang Vei, where he fought fiercely to rescue American forces. He made four attempts to do so and by the time he was on his fifth attempt, a shell wounded him badly and Ashley was declared dead.
His bravery earned him the Medal of Honor after his death. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He served in the United States military from 1950 to 1968. Ashley will always be remembered for the courage he showed during his service to the nation.
Major General Merritt A. Edson
Popular during his time as Red Mike, Major General Merritt A. Edson served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a highly decorated military officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor, the Navy Crosses twice, the Legions of Merit twice, and also the Silver Star.
He is held in high regard for the famous defense of Lunga Ridge at the time of the Guadalcanal Campaign in the second world war. After he passed out from flight school and got the rank of a Naval Aviator, Edson had several assignments to take care of in China and Central America.
He was the Marine Raider's commanding officer during the commencement of World War II. Edson retired from the Marine Corps in 1947 and took up the post of National Rifle Association director, among other jobs. He breathed his last in 1955.
Colonel Neel E. Kearby
Neel Ernest Kearby served as a colonel in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He was the pilot of the P-47 Thunderbolt during the second world war. His actions and combat skills earned him the most prestigious military decoration in America, the Medal of Honor.
He happens to be the first fighter from the United States Army Air Forces to have received the honor. As per reports, Kearby had 22 aerial victories to his credit and was considered to be the top-scoring P-47 Thunderbolt pilot in the Pacific Theater, Among other honors, he received the Silver Star twice, the Air Medal five times, the Distinguished Flying Cross four times, the Purple Heart once.
His years of service in the military spanned 1937 and 1944. Kearby died in 1944 at the age of 32. That was indeed a pretty young age to lose his life. He is remembered fondly for his contributions.
Major Louis Cukela
Major Louis Cukela was a member of the United States Marine who was among those decorated military officers who received the Medal of Honor twice. The honor was bestowed upon him by both the United Army and the United States Navy for his actions in the Battle of Soissons during the first world war.
He also received several honors from Italy, France, and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Cukela served in the U.S. Army between 1914 and 1916 and then in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1917 to 1946. Cukela held the position of Corporal in the Army and Major in the Marine Corps.
He is also known for his participation in World War II. He breathed his last in 1956 at the age of 67. With his death, he left behind a legacy of his own. He was popular for his broken English.
Sergeant First Class Sammy Lee Davis
The Medal of Honor awardee served the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Aside from the country's highest military honor, Davis was bestowed with the Silver Star once and the Purple Heart twice. He entered the army in 1965 and was deployed in South Vietnam.
He held the rank of a private first class. His bravery in the war received widespread appreciation. He kept on fighting for two hours and not only did her save his comrades, but he himself also crossed a river despite his inability to swim owing to a broken back he had during that time.
Davis hung up his boots in 1984, citing several war-time injuries as the major reason. He is now halfway through his seventies and as far as sources are concerned he is doing pretty good healthwise. Heroes like him are few and they should be treasured.
Sergeant William Henry Johnson
A soldier from the U.S. Army, Sergeant William Johnson is still remembered for his heroic actions in the first world war. He was involved in hand-to-hand combat with the German Army. He not only killed numerous German soldiers, he even rescued a fellow soldier from their clutches, despite experiencing 21 wounds.
His heroism received nationwide coverage thanks to the New York World as well as The Saturday Evening Post. Born in 1892, Johnson was just 38 years old when he breathed his last. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, a military decoration from the French government in 1918.
That made him the first American soldier in the first world war to secure that honor. Barack Obama, the former president of the United States, awarded him the Medal of Honor at a ceremony in the White House. Johnson is still remembered fondly.
Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper
Joe Ronnie Hooper was just 18 when he got enlisted in the United States Navy. Hooper served both in the United States Army as well as the United States Navy He was bestowed with the prestigious Medal of Honor during his service as an Army staff sergeant in 1968 at the time of the Vietnam War.
He was wounded eight times while fighting for his country. One of the most decorated soldiers in the history of the American army, Hooper received a Silver Star twice, the Army Commendation Medal twice, the Air Medal five times, the Bronze Star six times, and the Purple Heart eight times.
He passed away due to cerebral hemorrhage in Kentucky in 1979. He was just 40 years old at that time. His contribution to the Vietnam War still makes everyone hold Hooper in high regard.
Brigadier General Robin Olds
The fighter pilot also served as a general officer in the United States Air Force. He gave 30 years to the Air Force and retired in 1973. Popularly known as a triple ace, Robin had garnered a total of 17 victories in the second world war as well as the Vietnam War.
Being the son of Major general of the U.S. Army Air Forces, Robert Olds, Robin had always dreamt of joining the military and serving his country. He was one of the pioneer jet pilots of the U.S. Air Force. However, he was often known to be at loggerheads with the leadership.
With that being said, no one had any doubt about his war skills. His career had always been highly publicized. He married Ella Raines, the popular Hollywood actress, Robin breathed his last on June 14, 2007.
Lieutenant Colonel Matt Urban
While serving as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, Matt Louis Urbanowicz was and still is considered to be one of the most decorated soldiers of all time in the country’s history. During the second world war, Urban’s involvement in seven military campaigns, including the invasion of France in 1944 speaks highly of his valor.
His bravery on several occasions in spite of being wounded in action a number of times garnered worldwide attention. Aside from the esteemed Medal of Honor in 1980, Urban laid his hands on two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit, and seven Purple Hearts, among others.
He served in the United States military from 1941 to 1946. Urban passed away in 1995, at the age of 75, owing to a collapsed lung. He earned the nickname, The Ghost during his service years.
Major Richard Ira Bong
Not many people etch their names in history, but Richard Ira Bong had been one such military personnel who gave his all for his country and made sure that history remembers him forever. He was one of the most decorated fighter pilots who fought for the United States in World War II.
America’s top flying ace at that time shot down 40 Japanese aircraft with the now-iconic Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter. Just before the second world war was about to end, Bong was busy examining a Lockheed P-80 jet fighter.
During takeoff, the primary fuel pump of the plane malfunctioned. Bong tried to get away from the plane, but it was too low and he couldn’t deploy his parachute. His death coincided with the atomic bombing of Japan’s Hiroshima. A member of the National Aviation Hall of Famer is still revered today.
Sergeant First Class Jorge A. Otero Barreto
Known as Sergeant Rock and the Puerto Rican Rambo, Jorge A. Otero Barreto served the United States from 1959 to 1970. Throughout this time period, he was awarded more than 37 military decorations.
As a matter of fact, Barreto is considered to be the most decorated American soldier of the famous Vietnam War. He has received honor and recognition from multiple organizations. There have buildings named in his respect as well. He has won the Silver Star twice, the Bronze Star five times, the Air Medal five times, the Army Commendation Medal four times, and the Purple Heart five times.
That speaks volumes of his contribution to the United States Army. Aside from that, he has also been the main subject of the documentary, Brave Lords. Born in 1937 in Puerto Rico’s Vega Baja, Barreto is now 85 years of age.
Rear Admiral Eugene Bennett Fluckey
Eugene Bennett Fluckey served as a rear admiral in the United States Army. His triumphs as a submarine commander during World War II earned him more than three Navy Crosses and the esteemed Medal of Honor.
He also held the commands of USS Barb, USS Sperry, and USS Halfbeak. Fluckey gained popularity for the prowess he showed during the submarine campaign against Japan and the Battle of Convoy HI-81. Among his other accolades, Fluckey also earned the Legion of Merit twice, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal twice, and the Navy Cross four times.
Fluckey served in the U.S. Army from 1935 to 1972 and during his military career, he established himself as one of the greatest submarine skippers who sunk the most tonnage in the second world war. He left for his heavenly abode on June 28, 2007. He was 93 at that time.
Major Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr.
Major Thomas served as a major in the United States Army. He lost his life while in action during World War II. He was and still is considered to be one of the most decorated fighter pilots in the United States. He was also the country’s second-highest scoring ace of the second world war.
He became a revered figure after his death. Fort Dix Army Air Force Base in New Jersey’s Burlington County was renamed McGuire Air Force Base back in 1948. He was bestowed with the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and three Silver Stars.
In addition to that, Major Thomas also earned the Distinguish Flying Cross six times, the Purple Heart three times, and the Air Medal fifteen times. He served the army from 1941 to 1945 before his death at the age of 24.
Sergeant Matej Kocak
A sergeant who served in the United States Marine Corps, Matej Kocak would always be hailed as a soldier known for his heroism above and beyond the call of duty. He showed immense courage against the enemy on July 18, 1918.
Within three months of his exhibition of bravery, Kocak lost his life to enemy gunfire in the famous Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge during his time as a member of the 5th Regiment of the 66th company. He served the army from 1907 to 1918.
He fought during the first world war and was also involved in the Battle of Belleau Wood as well as the Battle of Soissons. He was given two medals of Honor from the Army and the Navy after his death. Aside from that, Kocak also earned a Silver Star and a Purple Star.
Sergeant Major Daniel “Dan” Daly
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly happens to be one of those nineteen army men who were bestowed with two Medals of Honor. He entered the history books for his inspiration yell to the men in his company as they were preparing to attack the Germans at the Battle of Belleau Wood during the first world war.
According to Major General Butler, Daly was the fightin’est Marine in his times. His outstanding abilities to lead his men in times of crisis made Daly more popular. His Medals of Honor can be seen at the famous National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia’s Triangle.
Daly was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Croix de Guerre, and the Medaille Militaire for his services. He served his country from 1899 to 1929. He passed away in 1937 at the age of 63.
Major General Smedley Butler
Nobody would believe the fact that Smedley Darlington Butler lied about his age to join the military. The U.S. Marines sent him to the Philippines where Butler was involved in his first combat there. He led 300 men to capture a town called Noveleta.
In 1900 Butler went to China to suppress the Boxer Rebellion. He fought there like a true braveheart and even got injured in the process, his bravery earned him the Marine Corps Brevet Medal.
He again won the Medal of Honor for his bravery during his street combating stint in Veracruz, Mexico. He also earned several accolades for his brave fight in Haiti at the Battle of Fort Dipitie. Smedley won his second medal at Dipitie he was the only Marine to have been awarded two Medals of Honor for different actions, quite a commendable feat.
Ordinary Seaman Robert Sweeney
Robert Augustus Sweeney became a crew member of the USS Kearsarge after joining the U.S. Navy in New Jersey. His brave exploits included one where he saved the Seaman E.M. Christofferson when he fell overboard. He didn't hesitate a second as he saved the struggling man and went on to receive the Medal of Honor for his incomparable act.
Sweeney’s next exploit came in December 1883, when a boy was rescued in a similar situation as E.M. Christofferson, as he fell overboard among moored ships in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
He had help from another man as both of them jumped to rescue the struggling youngster. The two received the prestigious Medal of Honor and it made Sweeney to date the only African-American to have laid their hands on the medal twice.
Vice Admiral John Bulkeley
John Duncan Bulkeley rounded off his training at the United States Naval Academy in 1933. And when the U.S. joined WWII, he was stationed in the Philippines manning the six vessels of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three. Bulkeley fought with General Douglas MacArthur and his entourage as the Philippines lost to the Japanese.
Bulkeley's next conquest was in the 1944 D-Day invasion of France, his role of duty was being the commander of torpedo boats. He was also the destroyer of the USS Endicott.
With only one operational ship's gun, he plunged into a fight with the Germans as they attacked the British gunboats. Bulkeley not only successfully managed to sink the enemy craft but also managed to save both British and German sailors. His service earned him a deserved Medal of Honor.
Captain Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker jumped at the opportunity of joining the U.S. Army in 1917 when his country became a part of WWI. He was stationed in France in June taking on the rank of sergeant.
But while Rickenbacker's chief ambition was to fly he was restricted to doing only ground duties playing the role of a mechanic as he did not have a formal education. But he could still fulfill his duties as his superiors were there in support of him. And they were right as pretty soon he was successfully able to down the enemy aircraft with gunfire on April 29, 1918.
And his conquests soon reached greater heights as he fell five more German planes. It also earned him the French Croix de Guerre. He went on to shoot down 26 enemy planes and won the Distinguished Service Cross as many as eight times. His award was upgraded to a Medal of Honor in 1930 and he was widely regarded as one of the most decorated Americans of the First World War.
General Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur is regarded as one of the most distinguished military leaders of the 20th century. But it was perhaps his destiny, as he was born into a military family in the barracks at Little Rock, Arkansas. Much later, MacArthur fought in WWI on the Western Front in Europe, where his bravery earned him seven Silver Stars as well as two Distinguished Service Crosses.
In WWII, Macarthur led from the front in the Philippines in 1942. And although he had to succumb to a defeat, he went on to win the Medal of Honor for his incomparable amazing defense of the islands.
However, he won in the Philippines in 1944 and went on to receive Japan’s surrender in September 1945. His award receptacle boasts of as many as 100 military awards during his immensely successful career.
Colonel David Hackworth
David Haskell Hackworth the California-born soldier came from a family who suffered a lot during the time of the Great Depression. He joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and he assumed the position as a rifleman in Trieste, Italy.
His other commendable exploits remain the one at the Korean War where his volunteering enjoyed a second term. He soon became a lieutenant in 1951 thanks to his incomparable bravery exploits that earned him three Silver Stars. His successes pushed him to strive harder and work hard he did!
Hackworth was posted in Vietnam in 1965. There, he found a Tiger Force as he mimicked the guerilla tactics of the North Vietnamese. Soon enough he won praise as a highly effective combatant as he continued to include many unconventional methods. He won a Presidential Unit Citation and many more prestigious military awards.
Lieutenant General James F. Hollingsworth
James Francis Hollingsworth's foray into WWII started on a great note as he started as a lieutenant taking over the North African campaign. He was just 26 when he not only became the commander of an armored regiment but also became a part of the Allied invasion of Europe and Germany. Hollingsworth served in the Third Army during World War II with the 2nd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, and suffered several injuries being wounded five times.
Hollingsworth's next military exploit was in Vietnam War in 1966 where he won the 1st Infantry Division’s assistant commander.
Although he was often admonished by his seniors for getting too involved in the command duties, Hollingsworth’s skills were never doubted by anyone. He won several awards that including Distinguished Service Medals (four), Distinguished Service Crosses (three), and Purple Hearts (six).
Boatswain’s Mate First Class James “Willie” Williams
James Elliott Williams was an American law enforcement officer and honorary United States Navy chief boatswain's mate who won the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. Boatswain's Mate First Class Williams was only one of the 32 Native Americans who went on to receive the medal and was regarded as one of the most decorated enlisted men in the history of the United States Navy.
Williams was deployed in Vietnam in 1966. He commanded the River Patrol Boat 105 and also had to handle the Viet Cong fighters and arms shipments. He was part of many combats, William's boat was attacked by the enemy as many as Viet Cong were killed and around 50 enemy boasts got destroyed.
He was known as one of the most decorated enlisted sailors in the history of the U.S naval, no wonder he won many prestigious awards one could think of.
Lieutenant General Thomas Tackaberry
Thomas Howard Tackaberry was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. A World War II veteran he had been part of many other important wars including the Korean War and the Vietnam War and earned three Distinguished Service Crosses and also served as commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps from 1979 to 1981.
As a parachutist, Thomas Howard Tackaberry took worked as a second lieutenant in September 1945. Then after conducting many peacetime assignments, he resumed a position in Korea in 1952 and went on to win the 9th Infantry Regiment. His bravery also earned him Silver Stars and a Distinguished Service Cross.
Tackaberry's North Vietnamese stint won him a Distinguished Service Cross in 1966. He won the third Distinguished Service Cross three years later after he displayed impressive leadership during fierce combat with the enemy. He also won three Silver Stars.
Private First Class Herbert Pilila‘au
Herbert Kailieha Pililaʻau was a United States Army soldier and went on to receive the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his contribution to the Korean War.
He became part of the military as a young man. He began his journey as a soldier in 1951 as an automatic rifleman in the Battle of Bloody Ridge. After the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge, he continued to protect the unit putting up a brave front before an intense attack by North Korean soldiers. When people found his dead body, 40 dead North Koreans were surrounding it.
With only his automatic rifle and hand grenades he engaged in hand-to-hand combat and breathed his last fighting. He was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. He became the first Hawaiian to receive the Medal of Honor. The United States Navy named a Military Sealift Command cargo ship, the USNS Pililaau in his honor in New Orleans.
Robert Howard
Robert Lewis Howard was one of the most highly decorated officers of Vietnam United States Army Special Forces and also received the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War.
Although he was wounded 14 times over the next 54 months of combat, he still went on to receive the Medal of Honor, eight Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and four Bronze Stars. and Distinguished Service Cross.
After 36 years of service, he retired from the US Army as a full colonel. He first joined the U.S Army in 1956 and his life as a war hero began. One of his most important achievements turned out to be Green Beret special forces staff sergeant in the extremely secret Military Assistance Command. One of his most courageous displays was dragging an injured soldier to safety. His contributions as a war hero can never be forgotten.
Lieutenant General Lewis “Chesty” Puller
Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer. His career as a soldier began by fighting guerillas in Haiti and Nicaragua as part of the Banana Wars and later worked in World War II and the Korean War as a senior officer. He retired as a lieutenant general in 1955.
Puller has been one of the most decorated Marine in American history. His award tally includes 5 Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. With just 6 crosses, Puller is right behind Eddie Rickenbacker for citations of the nation's second-highest military award for valor. Puller went on to retire from the Marine Corps in 1955, after spending 37 years in the military service. He lived in Virginia and breathed his last in 1971 at age 73.
With his exploits in Guadalcanal, Korean War he went on to become the most decorated Marine in U.S history.
Rear Admiral Richard “Dick” O’Kane
Richard Hetherington O'Kane, a United States Navy submarine commander in World War II, was awarded one of the highest honors in military history, the Medal of Honor for his commanding job in the Pacific War against Japan. It was one of the most successful records for any United States Submarines ever.
Of course, he received several awards and accolades for his many heroics including three Navy Crosses and three Silver Stars, and seven awards of the United States military's top three most decorated honors for bravery in combat.
O'Kane also served in the USS Wahoo as an executive officer and he was also the approaching officer under the revered Commander Dudley "Mush" Morton. His highest bravery record remains sinking 33 Japanese ships. The Devon-born O'Kane breathed his last in California. He is still remembered as one of the most decorated war heroes.
Rear Admiral Roy M. Davenport
Rear Admiral Roy Milton[Davenport was an officer in the United States Navy. He is the first sailor who went on to earn five Navy Crosses, which is regarded as the United States military's second-highest decoration for bravery. Davenport got all these awards for serving as a submarine commander in the Pacific during World War II.
Davenport's one of the most daring exploits remains commanding eleven submarine war patrols, as a commanding officer at least six of them. For all of the six patrols in command of the Gato-class submarines (USS Haddock and USS Trepang) that he went on to receive five Navy Crosses, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Silver Stars, Combat Action Ribbon. two Presidential Unit Citations, and the Navy Unit Commendation. His documentary Clean Sweep in 1986 documents eleven successful war patrols.
Known as a praying skipper his daring attacks against Japanese ships have been lauded by everyone.
First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner
Garlin Murl Conner was a decorated war hero, he was United States Army technical sergeant and the first lieutenant in the Second World War. For his heroic exploits, his medal tallies include Distinguished Service Cross, four Silver Stars, and the French Croix de Guerre for his incomparable bravery feat in Italy and France during the war.
Of course, all was not easy for him and he was wounded several times. But he continued to strive hard and fight for his country. There was an attempt to upgrade Conner's Distinguished Service Cross that he received and change it, however, the process took all of 22 years. to the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration for valor took 22 years.
The medal was received by his widow, Pauline Conner. Right from his heroics in Africa to his bravery display in Italy, his bravery is still remembered with a great deal of respect.
Commander Samuel D. Dealey
Samuel David Dealey was the commanding officer of a United States Navy submarine who was killed in action with his entire crew during World War II. Among all war heroes, he is certainly among the most decorated for valor during the war, receiving one of the highest honors in the Medal of Honor, 4 the Navy Cross and the Army Distinguished Service Cross, and the Silver Star for his exemplary service on the submarine USS Harder (SS-257).
Dealey took his submarine, Harder, on six wartime Pacific patrols. His excellent success was because he managed to sink 16 enemy vessels. He also sank a total of five Japanese seacrafts.
Dealey got the Medal of Honor for this sterling display of courage. Like a true war hero, he died a heroic death.
First Lieutenant Audie Murphy
Audie Leon Murphy donned countless hats, including one as an American soldier, actor, songwriter, and rancher. He is known as one of the decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. He received several military combat awards for bravery available from the United States Army and French and Belgian awards for heroism.
Murphy joined the U.S. Army in 1942 after changing his age. His first major was heroic was the seaborne invasion of Sicily and his landing in Italy. He received the Bronze Star for destroying the enemy tank in March 1944.
He also received the Medal of Honor for standing against the German attack while wounded. He received every kind of American bravery award and awards from the French and the Belgians. After the war, Murphy began his 21-year acting career. He played himself in the film To Hell and Back, 1955. We are sure no one could have done complete justice to the role than him.