Tag Archives: Medal of Honor

Father Emil Kapaun Remains Headed to Wichita – September 21, 2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Father Emil Kapaun was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. He died in a POW camp in North Korea. Earlier this year, DNA was able to positively identify his remains. He had been buried in an unmarked … Continue reading →

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Wreckage confirmed as heroic USS Johnston (DD 557) – April 1, 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today – Wreckage confirmed as heroic USS Johnston (DD 557): https://www.history.navy.mil/news-and-events/news/2021/wreckage-confirmed-as-heroic-uss-johnston–dd-557-.html. Much longer article. April 1, 2021 A mission sponsored by undersea technology company Caladan Oceanic and led by entrepreneur, explorer and retired naval officer Victor Vescovo … Continue reading →

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National Medal of Honor Day — North Carolina Collection

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Today is National Medal of Honor Day. March 25, 1991, Congress set aside this day as a national day of recognition for Medal of Honor recipients. Check out PUBLIC LAW 101-564—NOV. 15, 1990. Why march 25th you ask? It is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Hero: Cpt. Joseph O’Callahan — Pacific Paratrooper

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Originally posted on USNA or Bust!: Cpt. Joseph O’Callahan 58 years old from Worcester, Mass Naval Reserve Chaplain Corps, USS Franklin May 14, 1905 – March 18, 1964 From Cpt. O’Callahan’s Medal Of Honor citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity … Continue reading →

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Charles L. Thomas – Defense.gov December 14, 2020

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today – Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Charles L. Thomas: https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Features/Story/Article/2440776/medal-of-honor-monday-army-maj-charles-l-thomas/. Slightly longer article. This is a regular series about Medal of Honor Monday. DEC. 14, 2020 | BY KATIE LANGE, DOD NEWS During World War II, more … Continue reading →

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Arlington service set for Medal of Honor recipient who died from COVID-19 – Army Times December 13, 2020

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today – Arlington service set for Medal of Honor recipient who died from COVID-19: https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/12/13/arlington-service-set-for-medal-of-honor-recipient-who-died-from-covid-19/. Slightly longer article. The Army December 13, 2020 OPELIKA, Ala. — A Medal of Honor recipient from Alabama who died after contracting COVID-19 earlier … Continue reading →