Introduction Gary George Wetzel (born 29 September 1947) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honour, for his actions in the Vietnam War. Military Career Wetzel joined the United States Army from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 18 in 1965. By 08 January… Read More
Introduction Freddie Stowers (12 January 1896 to 28 September 1918) was an African-American corporal in the United States Army who was killed in action during World War I while serving in an American unit under French command. Over 70 years later, he posthumously received the Medal of Honour and Purple Heart for his actions. Early… Read More
Introduction Frank S. Scott (02 December 1883 to 28 September 1912) was a United States Army corporal who died during his second enlistment, aged 28, in an aircraft crash. As the first enlisted American to die in an aircraft incident, Scott was memorialised multiple times. Personal Life Frank S. Scott was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania… Read More
Introduction Paul Ray Smith (24 September 1969 to 04 April 2003) was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour for his actions during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. While serving with B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad, his team was attacked by a group of… Read More
Introduction Pascal Cleatus Poolaw (29 January 1922 to 07 November 1967) was a Kiowa who served with the United States Army in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He is the United States’ most decorated Native American, with 42 medals and citations, including four Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars, as well… Read More
Introduction Einar Harold Ingman Jr. (06 October 1929 to 09 September 2015) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honour for his actions during the Third Battle of Wonju in the Korean War (1950-1953). Military Service Ingman was born on 06 October 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up on a… Read More
Introduction Shawn Timothy Nelson (21 August 1959 to 17 May 1995) was an American plumber and US Army veteran who stole an M60A3 Patton tank from a US National Guard armoury in San Diego, California and went on a rampage on 17 May 1995; he destroyed numerous cars, fire hydrants and an RV before being… Read More
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