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Nov 06

Civil war officer and Gettysburg hero receives posthumous Medal of Honor

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has presented the nation's highest military honor to a Union Army officer who was killed more than 150 years ago during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Sep 15

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Thanks to exception, two Vietnam veterans receive the Medal of Honor

By PBS News Hour

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Sep 15

Two Vietnam veterans receive the Medal of Honor

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Barack Obama said Monday a grateful nation honors the acts of valor by two Vietnam War soldiers who risked their lives to protect fellow troops.

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Jul 24

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Extended interview | Medal of Honor winner Pitts honored for Afghan battle heroism

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Jul 21

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‘Valor was everywhere’: Medal of Honor winner Pitts honored for Afghan battle heroism

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Jul 21

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Former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts to receive Medal of Honor

By News Desk

President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army staff sergeant Ryan M. Pitts during a White House ceremony Monday.

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Jun 19

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Courage and sacrifice of marine who absorbed grenade blast hailed with Medal of Honor

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Jun 19

Medal of Honor recipient shielded fellow Marine from grenade

By Associated Press

President Barack Obama is presenting the Medal of Honor to a veteran who took the blow from a grenade to protect a fellow Marine in Afghanistan, sustaining major wounds, including the loss of his right eye. Retired Cpl. William "Kyle"…

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Jun 19

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Marine who took grenade hit receives Medal of Honor

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May 13

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Obama awards Medal of Honor to Afghan war soldier who stood by his team under ambush

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At the White House, former Army Sgt. Kyle White was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for valor. President Obama recalled White’s bravery in a 2007 incident in Afghanistan when his platoon came under surprise attack. White…

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