SettingsRecipients of the Soldier's Medal
Aaron Bank
Colonel Aaron Bank was an officer of the United States Army, and the founder of the US Army Special Forces, commonly called "Green Berets".
Colonel Aaron Bank was an officer of the United States Army, and the founder of the US Army Special Forces, commonly called "Green Berets".
Alfred Valenzuela
Alfred A. Valenzuela is a retired United States Army major general who commanded United States Army South (USARSO) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.
Alfred A. Valenzuela is a retired United States Army major general who commanded United States Army South (USARSO) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.
Allison Brooks
Allison C. Brooks was a United States Air Force aviator who piloted both the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and North American P-51 Mustang aircraft in combat missions over Nazi Germany during Worl...
Allison C. Brooks was a United States Air Force aviator who piloted both the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and North American P-51 Mustang aircraft in combat missions over Nazi Germany during Worl...
Anthony Herbert (US soldier)
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony B. Herbert (born 1930 in Herminie, Pennsylvania) was an officer in the United States Army, who served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony B. Herbert (born 1930 in Herminie, Pennsylvania) was an officer in the United States Army, who served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Bo Gritz
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz is a former United States Army Special Forces officer who served in the Vietnam War.
James Gordon "Bo" Gritz is a former United States Army Special Forces officer who served in the Vietnam War.
Bob Hoover
Robert A. "Bob" Hoover (born January 24, 1922) is a former air show pilot and United States Air Force test pilot, known for his wide-brimmed straw hat and wide smile.
Robert A. "Bob" Hoover (born January 24, 1922) is a former air show pilot and United States Air Force test pilot, known for his wide-brimmed straw hat and wide smile.
Charles Andrew MacGillivary
Charles Andrew MacGillivary (January 17, 1917 - June 24, 2000) was a Medal of Honor recipient, born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Charles Andrew MacGillivary (January 17, 1917 - June 24, 2000) was a Medal of Honor recipient, born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Charles J. McDonnell
Chaplain (Brigadier General) Charles James McDonnell, USA (born July 7, 1928) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 16th Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1...
Chaplain (Brigadier General) Charles James McDonnell, USA (born July 7, 1928) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 16th Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1...
Christian J. Vogt
Christian J. Vogt served in the United States Army.
Christian J. Vogt served in the United States Army.
Christopher Speer
Sergeant First Class Christopher James Speer was a combat medic with a Delta Force team who was mortally wounded during a skirmish in Afghanistan, on July 27, 2002.
Sergeant First Class Christopher James Speer was a combat medic with a Delta Force team who was mortally wounded during a skirmish in Afghanistan, on July 27, 2002.
Clarence L. Tinker
Major General Clarence Leonard Tinker was an airman of who lost his life during World War II while on a combat mission during the Japanese attack on Midway Island in the Pacific, June 7, 1942.
Major General Clarence Leonard Tinker was an airman of who lost his life during World War II while on a combat mission during the Japanese attack on Midway Island in the Pacific, June 7, 1942.
Clift Andrus
Clift Andrus (October 12, 1890 – September 30, 1968) was an American United States Army general with the rank of Major General.
Clift Andrus (October 12, 1890 – September 30, 1968) was an American United States Army general with the rank of Major General.
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Darwin K. Kyle
Darwin Keith Kyle a veteran soldier in the United States Army in World War II, Darwin Kyle earned both a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his heroic actions in France and Germany.
Darwin Keith Kyle a veteran soldier in the United States Army in World War II, Darwin Kyle earned both a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his heroic actions in France and Germany.
David E. Grange, Jr.
David E. Grange, Jr., (born April 9, 1925) grew up in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
David E. Grange, Jr., (born April 9, 1925) grew up in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York.
Donn A. Starry
General Donn Albert Starry (May 31, 1925 – August 26, 2011) was a United States Army four star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (CG TRAD...
General Donn Albert Starry (May 31, 1925 – August 26, 2011) was a United States Army four star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (CG TRAD...
Edwin W. Rawlings
General Edwin William Rawlings, USAF (Ret), (September 11, 1904 – December 8, 1997) A Milroy, Minnesota native, Rawlings graduated with an economics degree from Hamline University in Sain...
General Edwin William Rawlings, USAF (Ret), (September 11, 1904 – December 8, 1997) A Milroy, Minnesota native, Rawlings graduated with an economics degree from Hamline University in Sain...
Eli D. Hoyle
Eli DuBose Hoyle (July 19, 1851 - July 27, 1921) was a Brigadier General in the United States Army.
Eli DuBose Hoyle (July 19, 1851 - July 27, 1921) was a Brigadier General in the United States Army.
Elmer Gedeon
Elmer John Gedeon (April 15, 1917 – April 20, 1944) is one of only two Major League Baseball players killed in action during World War II. He was also a multi-sport star in college at the Unive...
Elmer John Gedeon (April 15, 1917 – April 20, 1944) is one of only two Major League Baseball players killed in action during World War II. He was also a multi-sport star in college at the Unive...
Francis Grevemberg
Francis Carroll Grevemberg, was the superintendent of the Louisiana State Police from 1952 to 1955, best remembered for his fight against organized crime.
Francis Carroll Grevemberg, was the superintendent of the Louisiana State Police from 1952 to 1955, best remembered for his fight against organized crime.
Frank D. Peregory
Frank D. Peregory was a United States Army technical sergeant who posthumously received the United States military's highest decoration for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions...
Frank D. Peregory was a United States Army technical sergeant who posthumously received the United States military's highest decoration for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions...
Glenn Andreotta
Glenn Urban Andreotta (October 30, 1947 – April 8, 1968) was an American helicopter crew chief in the Vietnam War noted for being one of three who intervened in the My Lai Massacre, in whi...
Glenn Urban Andreotta (October 30, 1947 – April 8, 1968) was an American helicopter crew chief in the Vietnam War noted for being one of three who intervened in the My Lai Massacre, in whi...
Hershel W. Gober
Hershel Wayne Gober (born December 21, 1936) is a former government official and Vietnam War veteran.
Hershel Wayne Gober (born December 21, 1936) is a former government official and Vietnam War veteran.
Hugh Thompson, Jr.
Hugh Clowers Thompson, Jr. (April 15, 1943 – January 6, 2006) was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War.
Hugh Clowers Thompson, Jr. (April 15, 1943 – January 6, 2006) was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War.
Jack N. Merritt
Jack Neil Merritt (born October 23, 1930) is a retired United States Army four star general who served as U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1985 to 1987.
Jack Neil Merritt (born October 23, 1930) is a retired United States Army four star general who served as U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1985 to 1987.
John F. Goodman
Lieutenant General John Floyd Goodman (born November 5, 1945) is a retired United States Marine Corps general.
Lieutenant General John Floyd Goodman (born November 5, 1945) is a retired United States Marine Corps general.
John Galvin (general)
John Rogers Galvin is a retired American general who was Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a member of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century.
John Rogers Galvin is a retired American general who was Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a member of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century.
John Galvin (soldier)
John Rogers Galvin (born May 13, 1929) is a retired American general who was Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a member of the U.S. Commission on National ...
John Rogers Galvin (born May 13, 1929) is a retired American general who was Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a member of the U.S. Commission on National ...
John T. Corley
Brigadier General John T. Corley was a career Army officer noted for his contributions to Army training.
Brigadier General John T. Corley was a career Army officer noted for his contributions to Army training.
Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr.
Brigadier General Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr (March 6, 1912 – July 25, 1966) was a United States Army General best known for his service in United States Army Special Forces and the US Army Supp...
Brigadier General Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr (March 6, 1912 – July 25, 1966) was a United States Army General best known for his service in United States Army Special Forces and the US Army Supp...
José Antonio Muñiz
Lieutenant Colonel José Antonio Muñiz (October 16, 1919 –July 4, 1960) was a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the United States Army Air Forces.
Lieutenant Colonel José Antonio Muñiz (October 16, 1919 –July 4, 1960) was a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the United States Army Air Forces.
Lawrence Colburn
Lawrence Colburn is a United States Army veteran who, while serving as a helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War, intervened in the March 16, 1968 My Lai Massacre.
Lawrence Colburn is a United States Army veteran who, while serving as a helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War, intervened in the March 16, 1968 My Lai Massacre.
Leo J. Meyer
Leo J. Meyer (born October 6, 1917 in New York City, New York) was a soldier in the United States Army, one of only three hundred and three men who have been awarded three Combat Infantryman Ba...
Leo J. Meyer (born October 6, 1917 in New York City, New York) was a soldier in the United States Army, one of only three hundred and three men who have been awarded three Combat Infantryman Ba...
Marty Allen (comedian)
Marty Allen (born Morton Alpern March 23, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Marty Allen (born Morton Alpern March 23, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Otto Kerner, Jr.
Otto Kerner, Jr. (August 15, 1908 – May 9, 1976) was the 33rd Governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968.
Otto Kerner, Jr. (August 15, 1908 – May 9, 1976) was the 33rd Governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968.
Patrick J. Hessian
Chaplain (Major General) Patrick John Hessian, USA (May 20, 1928 – September 8, 2007) was an American Army officer who served as the 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army...
Chaplain (Major General) Patrick John Hessian, USA (May 20, 1928 – September 8, 2007) was an American Army officer who served as the 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army...
Richard L. Lawson
Richard Laverne Lawson is a former General and former deputy commander in chief, Headquarters United States European Command, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany.
Richard Laverne Lawson is a former General and former deputy commander in chief, Headquarters United States European Command, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany.
Thomas Alexander Parrott
Thomas Alexander Parrott (November 27, 1914 - June 14, 2007) was an American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer.
Thomas Alexander Parrott (November 27, 1914 - June 14, 2007) was an American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer.
Walter K. Wilson, Jr.
Walter King Wilson, Jr. (August 26, 1906 – December 6, 1985), was an American soldier.
Walter King Wilson, Jr. (August 26, 1906 – December 6, 1985), was an American soldier.
Wayne A. Downing
Wayne Allan Downing was a retired four-star United States Army general born in Peoria, Illinois.
Wayne Allan Downing was a retired four-star United States Army general born in Peoria, Illinois.
William A. Matheny
Brigadier General William Albert Matheny, a native of Carrington, North Dakota, entered the Army Air Corps as a flying cadet in February 1928, two years after his graduation from Marquette Unive...
Brigadier General William Albert Matheny, a native of Carrington, North Dakota, entered the Army Air Corps as a flying cadet in February 1928, two years after his graduation from Marquette Unive...
William Francis Buckley
William Francis Buckley (May 30, 1928 – June 3, 1985) was a United States Army officer and a Paramilitary Operations Officer in the Special Activities Division of the CIA. He died on or around J...
William Francis Buckley (May 30, 1928 – June 3, 1985) was a United States Army officer and a Paramilitary Operations Officer in the Special Activities Division of the CIA. He died on or around J...
William W. Hartzog
General William White Hartzog (born September 21, 1941) was a four-star U.S. Army general whose commands during his 35-year career include the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, t...
General William White Hartzog (born September 21, 1941) was a four-star U.S. Army general whose commands during his 35-year career include the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, t...