In the center of the star, minervas head surrounded by the words united states of america. There are currently 80 living recipients of the medal of honor. Jun 18, 2018 charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam. The president, in the name of congress, has awarded more than 3,400 medals of honor to our nations bravest soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen since the decorations creation in 1861. William pelham medal of honor military wiki fandom. See more ideas about medal of honor recipients, medal of honor winners and. Retired army officer recalls racing through enemy fire to provide lifesaving treatment to fallen soldiers during vietnam war. Abrell united states marine corps for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a fire team leader in company e, second battalion, first marines, first marine division reinforced, in action against enemy aggressors forces in korea on 10 june 1951. Medal of honor citation master sergeant then staff sergeant roy p. Hagemeister medal of honor citation the president of the united states in the name of the congress takes pleasure in presenting the medal of honor to.
Sp5 hagemeister was awarded the medal of honor by president lyndon b. In high school, vietnam had just started, he later recounted. Charles chuck hagemeister was a nebraska native who perhaps hadnt intended to. Charles hagemeister medal of honor recipient news feature. The medal of honor is given to any member of the united states armed forces who distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the united states. Army on march 20, 1967, while in binh dinh province, republic of vietnam, charles hagemeisters platoon suffered a heavy enemy attack as the result of an ambush, and without hesitation, he valiantly risked his life to treat and move his fallen comrades to safety, also seizing a wounded soldiers weapon and eliminating the enemy. Charles brown medal of honor simple english wikipedia. Riveting oral histories of more than 100 recipients of the medal of honor, introduced and collected in one place for the very first time.
Hagemeister was awarded the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a combat medic with the. For information on medal of honor recipients visit the congressional medal of honor society. Brigadier general, assistant division commander, 4th infantry division, 1st army. Season 4 continues with stories of moh winners from the vietnam war. Born in 1840 in cambridge, new york, read joined the navy from that state. Amedd medal of honor awardees army medical department. Engaging in almost daily combat with the enemy from october 9 to november 19, 1942, captain foss personally shot down twentythree japanese planes and damaged others. List of living medal of honor recipients simple english. Although cut off for 5 days from the remainder of his division, maj.
Charles andrew macgillivary, sergeant, united states army. Returning to civilian life, he became a highly successful lecture manager whose clients included mark twain, winston churchill, and henry morton stanley. Medal of honor book united states of america medal of honor. The tracking number for his medal of honor is number 169. Army, hhc, 1st battalion, 5th cavalry, 1st cavalry division airmobile place and date. With only 72 hours left in his service contract, hagemeister was awarded his medal of honor by president lyndon johnson in a white house ceremony on may 14, 1968.
Macgillivary, who earned the medal of honor for saving his unit in the battle of the bulge during world war ii. While conducting combat operations against a hostile force, sp5c. The battle of the little bighorn, known to the lakota and other plains indians as the battle of the greasy grass and also commonly referred to as custers last stand, was an armed engagement between combined forces of the lakota, northern cheyenne, and arapaho tribes and the 7th cavalry regiment of the united states army. Charles chris hagemeister born august 21, 1946 is a retired united states army officer and a recipient of the united states militarys highest decorationthe medal of honor for his actions in the vietnam war. United states of americas congressional medal of honor recipients and their citations is on my desk at all times and is the first source of information i use to confirm that an individual is a legitimate recipient of the medal of honor. Apr 05, 2018 medal of honor specialist fifth class charles chris hagemeister citation. Medal of honor charles hagemeister tin hut bbq honor wall. The breakdown of these is a duplicate of that in the congressional compilation. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His simple medal of honor citation reads as follows. Whittlesey maintained his position, which he had reached under orders received for an advance, and held his command, consisting originally of 46 officers and men of the 308th infantry and of company k of the 307th infantry, together in the face of superior numbers of the enemy during the 5 days. Likewise, some minor misspelling and other errors are duplicated from the official government volume. The medal of honor was created during the american civil war and is the highest military. He was awarded the medal of honor on september 7, 1954.
Dakota meyer, a former marine corps corporal, was awarded the medal of honor for saving the lives of 36 us and afghan troops pinned down in a taliban ambush in afghanistan in 2009. Sp5c hagemeister silenced an enemy machine gun, and killed 3 other enemy soldiers who were attempting to encircle his position. Inspiration from americas military heroes hardcover 2012. Citation to charles chris hagemeister a 1st cav medal of honor recipient during the vietnam war. Specialist charles hagemeister took charge of his platoon after an ambush in binh dinh province, south vietnam, on march 20, 1967, tending to the wounded and destroying enemy positions. Binh dinh province, republic of vietnam, 20 march 1967 entered service at. Binh dinh province, republic of vietnam, 20 march 1967. Bestowed by congress, the award recognizes valor in action against an enemy force. As president johnson officially presented hagemeister the medal, he asked the young hero how much longer he had left in his service. In the 75 years since lucky lindys flight, weve lost the basic. The naval historical center states that he was born on december 8, 1847 in halifax, nova scotia.
Local, state and national veterans representatives are expected to attend a heros funeral tomorrow for charles a. Today, president obama awarded the medal of honor, the nations highest military decoration, to retired lieutenant colonel charles kettles. For years, the citations highlighting these acts of bravery and heroism resided in dusty archives and only. Sergeant henry johnson medal of honor recipient the. No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to. Hagemeister seized a rifle from a fallen comrade, his citation notes, killed the. For his actions during the battle of baxter springs, he received the medal of honor. Jan 01, 2011 on october 25, 2010, staff sergeant salvatore giunta became the first livingeperson since the vietnam war to receive the united stateso highest military decoration, and both he and sergeant leroy petry the second inductee rightly take their place in the pages of this third edition of medal ofehonor. Medal of honor charles chris hagemeister born august 21, 1946 is a retired united states army officer and a recipient of the united states militarys highest decorationthe medal of honor for his actions in the vietnam war.
Private robinson earned the medal of honor for his actions on july 3, 1863, at the battle of gettysburg, pennsylvania. Charles chris hagemeister a army medic who received the medal of honor during the vietnam war. This will bring up your browsers find function, where you can enter the last name of an individual and skip to them on the list. It is awarded regardless of rank, service nor time in service. List of medal of honor recipients for the battle of the. Medal of honor recipient gary beikirch interview pritzker. Hagemeister s indomitable courage was in the highest traditions of the armed forces and reflect great credit upon himself.
Crandall, for actions during the ia drang valley battle of 1965. Charles chris hagemeister born august 21, 1946 is a retired united states army officer and a recipient of the united states militarys highest decorationthe medal of honor for his actions in the vietnam war biography. The congressional medal of honor is the highest medal awarded to service members for actions above and beyond the call of duty. Freeman, for actions during the ia drang valley battle of 1965. It is an outstanding book, thoroughly accurate, that should be read by everyone. Ola mize, medal of honor, korean war medalofhonorbook.
Hagemeister medal of honor citation unto the breach. His medal of honor citation states that he was born in halifax, nova scotia. Official citation the president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to captain william d. Yeager, were truly recipients of the medal of honor, due to the deviations in procedure leading to the awards, and the nonstandard medals awarded to mitchell and yeager.
The medal of honor chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the medal, from the battlefields of the civil war to the jungles of vietnam, through a wealth of illustrations and hundreds of authoritative, actionfilled accounts of heroism in americas conflicts. Medal of honor citations are peppered with terms like gallantry and intrepidity, and descriptions of action above and beyond the call of duty. Dakota meyer, a marine who disregarded orders, is awarded. Hagemeisters indomitable courage was in the highest traditions of the u. Charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam war duration. Hagemeister s indomitable courage was in the highest traditions of the u. Hagemeister s repeated heroic and selfless actions at the risk of his life saved the lives of many of his comrades and inspired their actions in repelling the enemy assault. His actions were told in the book and movie he received the medal of honor. It is the united states militarys highest decoration.
The clothbound book fits into an elegant clothbound slipcase embedded with a commemorative medallion that was struck for this occasion and has been embossed and debossed on both sides. Charles murray is survived by his wife anne and many other family members. Medal of honor recipient gary beikirch interview vietnam veteran, former army special forces medic, and medal of honor recipient gary beikirch shares his experiences in the military and offers lessons learned from a life of public service. There is some dispute over whether the three men listed in the peacetime aviation section of this website, charles a. No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to the medal of honor. Mark, charles lindbergh was, as stated, a captain in the us army air corps reserve at the time of his flight and his flight in 1927 was considered so significant to the placement and perception of america in relation to our fundamental position in the world, it was by a special vote in congress that the moh was awarded to him.
He is the first person to receive the medal of honor in the vietnam war, as well as the first member of the united states army special forces to be so honored. Medal of honor citations are peppered with terms like gallantry and intrepidity, and descriptions of action above and beyond the. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. A complete and official catalog of the 242 united states medal of honor citations issued during.
View all digital collections for medal of honor recipients listed alphabetically. Walker only female recipient of the medal of honor. Sp5 hagemeister then sp4 received the medal of honor for actions performed 20 march 1967. Read his medal of honor citation for distinguished actions while serving as a medical aidman while conducting combat operations in vietnam. Wednesday, june 28, 2000 courtesy of the boston herald. Sep 15, 2011 dakota meyer, a former marine corps corporal, was awarded the medal of honor for saving the lives of 36 us and afghan troops pinned down in a taliban ambush in afghanistan in 2009. Medal of honor commemorative 150th anniversary edition by. Despite sustained firing on his position near the trostle farm, reed mounted his horse and led to safety another mount carrying the wounded captain john bigelow, thereby saving bigelows life. Citation leading a section of heavy machineguns supported by 1 platoon of company k, he took a position near hill 623, east of belmont sur buttant, france, on 24 october 1944, with the mission of covering the right flank of the 3d battalion and supporting its action. Medal of honor recipients 1st cavalry division association. After ministering day and night to the men of the 2d battalion, 503d infantry, in a battle that was to rage for 12 days, he was killed while helping care for the wounded chaplain watters received the congressional medal of honor posthumously. List of medal of honor recipients for the vietnam war military wiki. Oct 04, 2011 specialist charles hagemeister took charge of his platoon after an ambush in binh dinh province, south vietnam, on march 20, 1967, tending to the wounded and destroying enemy positions. Charles wellington reed received the medal of honor in 1895 for gallantry in action on july 2, 1863, during the battle of gettysburg.
Capture of a flag of the 57th virginia infantry csa on the third day of the battle of gettysburg, the 19th massachusetts, commanded by major edmund rice, was held in. The book united states of america congressional medal of honor recipients and their official citations book lists medal of honor recipients and their official citations. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Charles andrew macgillivary sergeant, united states army. President obama awards the medal of honor to lieutenant. All posts must include a medal of honor citation from any conflict after 1861 or an open discussion on individual medal of honor recipients, battles, and wars in which the moh was awarded. Charles read born 1840, date of death unknown was a union navy sailor in the american civil war and a recipient of the u. Portraits of valor beyond the call of duty has been published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the medal. Medal of honor book united states of america medal of. Charles chuck hagemeister was a nebraska native who perhaps hadnt intended to enter the army in the first place. Specialist hagemeisters medal of honor citation reads. Colonel kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near duc pho, republic of vietnam, on may 15, 1967, where is credited with saving the lives of 40 soldiers and four of his own crew members.
In june 1895, john bigelow wrote to the adjutant general of the. Hagemeister was drafted in the army from his birth city of lincoln, nebraska in 1966, and by march 20, 1967 was serving as a specialist four in headquarters and headquarters company. Feb, 2017 interview with lieutenant colonel medal of honor recipient charles hagemeister. Vietnam war pilot keeps american uh1 huey 369 flying. The book is a compilation of citations and statistics for those who have earned the us congressional medal of honor. Since 1861, the medal of honor has been awarded to more than 3,000 members of the military. Amedd medal of honor awardees specialist five charles c. Hagemeister, recipient of the medal of honor, shares his story with soldiers of the 4th brigade combat team during the brigades warfighter exercise at the fort campbell kinnard mission training complex on september 17, 2012 at fort campbell, ky. On this day in 1946, a future medal of honor recipient is born.
Charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam war youtube. Medal of honor specialist fifth class charles chris hagemeister citation. During this week in 1946, a future medal of honor recipient is born. A comprehensive history of americas highest award for military valor. Tracking down false heroes medal of honor recipients go after impostors the tale of fred renz is truly aweinspiring a fighter pilot in the korean war, he swooped into enemy territory under. In this book, you will find lessons which introduce your students to. Published by the saturday evening post on 28 january 1967. Medal of honor citation for outstanding heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty as executive officer of a marine fighting squadron, at guadalcanal, solomon islands. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of. James burton pond june 11, 1838 june 21, 1903 was an officer in the union army during the american civil war. A native of baltimore, maryland, colonel murray was the 196th light infantry brigades executive officer in 1965 and 1966 and the holder of. Hagemeister retired army officer recalls racing through enemy fire to provide lifesaving treatment to fallen soldiers during vietnam war. Medal of honor charlie troop 1st squadron 9th cavalry.
To search this list for a specific name, hit both ctrl and f on your keyboard. The book deeds of valor states that he was born on december 24, 1845 in new york city. Dec 05, 2016 medal of honor specialist fifth class charles chris hagemeister citation. Corporal charles brown born 1849 received the united statess highest honor for bravery. Charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam veterans story. Attempting to evacuate the seriously wounded soldiers, specialist 5. Spying by the book 52 minutes ago pumabydesign001s blog. The medal of honor articles and essays charles wellington. Mcnerney although wounded, took command of his company and organized the units defense, exposing himself to hostile fire to mark and clear a helicopter landing site. Benavidez united states army, who distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions on 2 may 1968 while assigned to detachment b56, 5th special forces group airborne, 1st special forces, republic of. Murphy ordered his men to withdraw to prepared positions in a woods, while he remained forward at his command post and continued to give fire directions to the artillery by telephone. Armed forces and reflect great credit upon himself.
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