Charles chuck hagemeister was a nebraska native who perhaps hadnt intended to enter the army in the first place. Muskegons medal of honor winner just doing his job. Medal of honor book united states of america medal of honor. Chaplain capodanno was born in richmond county, new york, february 1929. Charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam veterans story. Marine who received the united states highest honor for bravery, the medal of honor. During world war i, louis cukela received two medals of honor one for navy and one army award for the same action during the battle of soissons. Abrell united states marine corps for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a fire team leader in company e, second battalion, first marines, first marine division reinforced, in action against enemy aggressors forces in korea on 10 june 1951. The medal of honor is the most prestigious award and highest honor that the united states military has to offer.
Thenmajor kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near duc pho, republic of vietnam, on may 15, 1967 and is credited with saving the lives of 40. Pharmacists mate williams official medal of honor citation reads. Lindbergh received the medal of honor by special congressional action. The medal of honor articles and essays charles wellington. Hagemeister retired army officer recalls racing through enemy fire to provide lifesaving treatment to fallen soldiers during vietnam war. Sep 15, 2011 dakota meyer, a former marine corps corporal, was awarded the medal of honor for saving the lives of 36 us and afghan troops pinned down in a taliban ambush in afghanistan in 2009. Charles chuck hagemeister was a nebraska native who perhaps hadnt intended to. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Robert goldthwaite carter october 29, 1845 january 4, 1936 was a us cavalry officer who participated in the american civil war and the indian wars, most notably against the comanche during which he received the medal of honor for his role against a comanche raiding party at brazos river in texas on october 10, 1871.
Ieee membership offers access to technical innovation, cuttingedge information, networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits. Maryknoll seminary college in glen ellyn, illinois. Hagemeister s indomitable courage was in the highest traditions of the u. Sergeant henry johnson medal of honor recipient the. Charles chris hagemeister a army medic who received the medal of honor during the vietnam war. No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to the medal of honor. Murphy ordered his men to withdraw to prepared positions in a woods, while he remained forward at his command post and continued to give fire directions to the artillery by telephone. Binh dinh province, republic of vietnam, 20 march 1967 entered service at. It has to be approved by congress and is presented by the president of the united states. Medal of honor recipients with citations home of heroes.
In high school, vietnam had just started, he later recounted. All posts must include a medal of honor citation from any conflict after 1861 or an open discussion on individual medal of honor recipients, battles, and wars in which the moh was awarded. Hagemeister started off as a private and served 24 years in the us army retiring as a lieutenant colonel. On this day in 1946, a future medal of honor recipient is born. Jan 23, 2017 charlie liteky, a former army chaplain who received the medal of honor for bravery in vietnam, only to return the medal two decades later as a protest of american foreign policy in central america. This is the last medal of honor won in an indian campaign, was awarded for an action during a battle with ojibwe indians, on leech lake, northern minnesota, 5 october 1898. Dakota meyer, a marine who disregarded orders, is awarded. Hagemeister medal of honor citation the president of the united states in the name of the congress takes pleasure in presenting the medal of honor to.
Season 4 continues with stories of moh winners from the vietnam war. Official citation the president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, april 4, 2005, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to sergeant first class paul r. Riveting oral histories of more than 100 recipients of the medal of honor, introduced and collected in one place for the very first time. Attempting to evacuate the seriously wounded soldiers, specialist 5. Sp5 hagemeister was awarded the medal of honor by president lyndon b. Charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam war youtube. For distinguished bravery in action against hostile indians.
It is an outstanding book, thoroughly accurate, that should be read by everyone. President obama awards the medal of honor to lieutenant. Our militarys first medal was the badge for military merit, established by general george washington during the american revolution and presented only three times. Medal of honor will be awarded to lindbergh 0 washington, may 23, 1927 up if charles lindbergh lives through the wild homage and ovations of paris, he has more coming to him when he gets. He was born in new york city, and enlisted in the marine corps from hong kong in june 1870, aboard the warship uss ashuelot. Local, state and national veterans representatives are expected to attend a heros funeral tomorrow for charles a. Please take a moment to read the citation of a hero. Engaging in almost daily combat with the enemy from october 9 to november 19, 1942, captain foss personally shot down twentythree japanese planes and damaged others. Regulations, field manuals, da pamphlets and other publications. Murphy commanded company b, which was attacked by 6 tanks and waves of infantry. Medal of honor will be awarded to lindbergh upi archives. Army on march 20, 1967, while in binh dinh province, republic of vietnam, charles hagemeisters platoon suffered a heavy enemy attack as the result of an ambush, and without hesitation, he valiantly risked his life to treat and move his fallen comrades to safety, also seizing a wounded soldiers weapon and eliminating the enemy.
Jun 18, 2018 charles hagemeister, medal of honor, vietnam. Corporal charles brown born 1849 received the united statess highest honor for bravery. Lieutenant colonel charles chris hagemeister us army, retired. Integrity and the power of words the congressional medal of.
Hagemeister s indomitable courage was in the highest traditions of the armed forces and reflect great credit upon himself. Medal of honor charlie troop 1st squadron 9th cavalry regiment. The medal of honor character development program demonstrates with crystal clarity that our young citizens, those who will carry our democracy into the future, can be taught the importance of service to the community and the core values that make this nation great. Members support ieees mission to advance technology for humanity and the profession, while memberships build a platform to introduce careers in technology to students around the world. Charles wellington reed received the medal of honor in 1895 for gallantry in action on july 2, 1863, during the battle of gettysburg. Jul 18, 2016 president barack obama presents the medal of honor to retired u. List of medal of honor recipients for the battle of iwo jima.
Citation to charles chris hagemeister a 1st cav medal of honor recipient during the vietnam war. Citation 1 and citation 2 hagemeister killed in action. Hagemeister seized a rifle from a fallen comrade, his citation notes, killed the. Retired army officer recalls racing through enemy fire to provide lifesaving treatment to fallen soldiers during vietnam war. There is some dispute over whether the three men listed in the peacetime aviation section of this website, charles a. Army, hhc, 1st battalion, 5th cavalry, 1st cavalry division airmobile place and date. Nov 07, 2011 the congressional medal of honor is the highest medal awarded to service members for actions above and beyond the call of duty. Medal of honor citation for outstanding heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty as executive officer of a marine fighting squadron, at guadalcanal, solomon islands. Previous leonard keller, medal of honor, vietnam war. Armed forces and reflect great credit upon himself. This site is part of the fallen never forgotten network.
Yeager, were truly recipients of the medal of honor, due to the deviations in procedure leading to the awards, and the nonstandard medals awarded to mitchell and yeager. After receiving his training at fordham university, new york city. Charles andrew macgillivary sergeant, united states army. Hagemeister s repeated heroic and selfless actions at the risk of his life saved the lives of many of his comrades and inspired their actions in repelling the enemy assault. Military historical society of minnesota mn medal of honor. The tracking number for his medal of honor is number 169. Charles andrew macgillivary, sergeant, united states army. National medal of honor medals of honor and citation bars. Niningers medal of honor citation january 12, 1942. Despite sustained firing on his position near the trostle farm, reed mounted his horse and led to safety another mount carrying the wounded captain john bigelow, thereby saving bigelows life.
It is awarded regardless of rank, service nor time in service. Medal of honor recipient donald ballard addresses the 2017 american legion national convention. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 3d battalion 28th marines, 5th marine division, during the occupation of iwo jima volcano islands, march 3, 1945. The president of the united states in the name of the congress takes pleasure in presenting the medal of honor to. Oct 04, 2011 specialist charles hagemeister took charge of his platoon after an ambush in binh dinh province, south vietnam, on march 20, 1967, tending to the wounded and destroying enemy positions. List of living medal of honor recipients military wiki fandom. During the american civil war the medal of honor was established and presented nearly 3,000 times before world war i. Specialist charles hagemeister took charge of his platoon after an ambush in binh dinh province, south vietnam, on march 20, 1967, tending to the wounded and destroying enemy positions. Andersons distinguished service cross citation january 17, 1942. Charles brown medal of honor simple english wikipedia. Medal of honor charles chris hagemeister born august 21, 1946 is a retired united states army officer and a recipient of the united states militarys highest decorationthe medal of honor for his actions in the vietnam war. Hagemeister was taken under fire at close range by an enemy sniper. Oct 02, 2014 retired army officer recalls racing through enemy fire to provide lifesaving treatment to fallen soldiers during vietnam war. Binh dinh province, republic of vietnam, 20 march 1967.
Army lieutenant colonel charles kettles for conspicuous gallantry, in the east room of the white house, july 18, 2016. Realizing that the lives of his fellow soldiers depended on his actions, sp5c. Macgillivary, who earned the medal of honor for saving his unit in the battle of the bulge during world war ii. Medal of honor charles hagemeister tin hut bbq honor wall. Wednesday, june 28, 2000 courtesy of the boston herald. Hagemeister seized a rifle from a fallen comrade, killed the sniper, 3 other enemy soldiers who were attempting to encircle his position and silenced an enemy machine gun that covered the area with deadly fire. He became a successful author in his later years writing several books.
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