Review Of ' Alton Bridges '

Nominated for the Medal of Honor immediately after the conflict his commanding officer stated that Cafferata had probably killed more than 100 enemy soldiers that night, but he didn’t think anyone would believe him, so he quoted the official number at 36.  Hector Cafferata would receive the Medal of Honor at the cost of right hand that was hit by a sniper’s bullet.  He would never use that hand again, but learned how to shoot with his left hand.

ended up serving in World War I as the commander of an artillery battle. Upon his return

"Stanley Smith Hughes was born in Elmira, New York, in the United States on 29 October 1918". he was the commander of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He commanded the first Marine Regiment which was the navy unit involved in the Battle of Hue. We can not name him without recalling that he fought whith extraordinary heroism. He received two Navy Crosses and a Silver Star during the Second World War. He also earned the Legion of Merit in Hue

Allen grew up on a family farm. Allen saw his father becoming very prosperous and serve as a town selectman.

Instead, he put himself in harms way in order to not only accomplish the mission, but to ensure that the few Marines he still had fighting would not be over run. Non Commissioned Officers are called on daily to put the needs of the Marines under their charge above their own. As we move on to more recent examples of exemplary NCOs, one would be remiss to not remember Cpl Jason Dunham. Cpl Dunham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq in 2004. Again, no better justice can be done than to read his citation. "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004. Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west. Corporal Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards the engagement to provide

When you hear the quote “old soldiers never die they just fade away” you'll think of him and all of the good things he did for us and what a hero he really is. He served in both of the wars and ran for presidency.

Instead of doing anything combat related he served in the Corps of Engineers, looking over the construction of the United States’ coastal defenses. However, his service in the Mexican-American war in 1846 changed that. Being a member of General Winfield, he made himself stand out, earning three brevets for gallantry and gaining the rank of colonel from the war. After that,

Many people have been born that have struck a chord with the world. Some people have become legends, patriots and even heroes. Though one person stood out among the rest, this one was not made a hero, but was born to be one. He was a hero at what he strived to be in life and he has captured the attention of the public like no other solider has done before or since. This great Canadian Air Force Ace became one of the legendary figures in 20th century air warfare. With his daring and dramatic dogfights in France, he achieved a record of 72 kills in his many encounters. His role on the ground during the Second World War training pilots changed and inspired a whole new generation of fighter pilots. This man is known

In order to serve his country and keep all citizens safe from harm he left his wife, his daughter, and his home. While on a mission two months later, Clifford navigated his squad around a burning bunker that exploded soon after they moved. If it weren’t for Clifford’s quick thinking, his squad could have died. Still under heavy fire, Clifford heard a sound that guaranteed a booby trap had been set off. Bravely, Clifford shouted a warning for his squadron and threw himself over the bomb to keep his squad and all surrounding soldiers safe. He took on full impact of the explosion and subsequently died. For his heroic action, Clifford Chester Sims received the the Medal of Honor, the most esteemed honor our nation can give to any soldier. Clifford was buried with full honors in Pensacola, Florida.

During that summer he took many different back strengthening exercises, and in September he was accepted by the Navy. In March 1943, as a lieutenant he took command of a PT (torpedo) boat in the Solomon Islands. On the night of August 2, his boat was cruising west of New Georgia it was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He rallied the survivors and managed to get them to an island after being thrown across the deck onto his back. He then towed a wounded man three miles through a rough journey through different seas. He was a very brave man, for several days he risked his life repeatedly, swimming into dangerous waters hoping to find a rescue ship. He finally met up with two friendly islanders and sent them for aid with a message that he carved on a coconut. Back home he received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the Purple Heart, but his earlier back injury had been aggravated, and unfortunately he contracted malaria. After an operation on his back, he was discharged early in 1945.

Jerry Manaman served in the Vietnam war March 12th, through July 23rd of 1970. He was deployed to what was known as the battle of Ripcord, which was a battle fought over the fire support base ripcord. He served in the 101st airborne division at the time, which deployed troops from the air for backup support. He was given a purple heart for being injured in combat. His injuries included; Stepping on a hornet's nest, and getting hit head first from a frag. grenade. After the grenade injury, he was labeled among the dead and put into the dead pile, where he eventually woke up and made enough noise to be noticed and taken out of combat.

He was listed as an infantry soldier from 1972 till 1981. He then progressed from Private E-1 to staff Sergeant E-6. After he served as a Sergeant E-6 he became the 2nd lunette from 1981 till he got promoted to 1st Lunette in 1984. He then became a Captain from 1987 till he finally got promoted to Major in 1994. He even served as an Army cross country ski instructor.

14. He earned four decorations for his service in the SS unit, including the Iron Cross First Class and Second Class, which are medals awarded for bravery in battle as well as other military contributions in a battlefield environment.

army when he was 22 years old. He was injured in a shell explosion in

joined the army in 1915 after a frustrating career in the post office. His mother died