The two most recent recipients from World War I, Army Private Henry Johnson and Army Sergeant William Shemin, were awarded Medals of Honor posthumously by President Obama on June 2, 2015. For information on recent recipients, see CRS Report RL30011, Medal of Honor Recipients:
Lester Holt talks to Retired U.S. Army Colonel Paris Davis ahead of the White House ceremony where he was awarded the Medal of Honor. The long-awaited honor comes after the paperwork for Davis
By David Martin. Updated on: December 16, 2021 / 10:31 PM EST / CBS News. In a solemn ceremony at the White House on Thursday, three U.S. soldiers were honored with the nation's highest military
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe. More than 16 years after his death, Alwyn Cashe became the first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Both received the Medal of Honor for actions with the Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3336, Special Operations Task Force-33, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan on Bennie Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vietnam War. He earned the Medal for his actions in March 1966. Recipient Adkins went beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of others and saved the lives of several wounded comrades by retrieving much-needed supplies. MORE: Hershel 'Woody' Williams, WWII Medal of Honor recipient, lies in honor at US Capitol. Deis, a junior member of Davis' team in Bong Son, shared that he first met Davis while they were both in
Staff Sergeant Miller's heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty, and at the cost of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect
President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to retired Army Col. Paris Davis for his heroism during the Vietnam War, on Friday, March 3 at the White House. (AP/Evan Vucci) Humble as ever, Davis h2OUu0y.
