Tag Archives: Medal of Honor

Future USS Daniel Inouye departs for the Pacific Ocean – Associated Press October 4, 2021 – December 8, 2021

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on Associated Press – Future USS Daniel Inouye departs for the Pacific Ocean: https://apnews.com/article/daniel-inouye-arleigh-burke-hawaii-maine-pacific-ocean-638213f424cae7582b4cb54285af31da. Longer article. BATH, Maine (AP) — The future USS Daniel Inouye departed shipbuilder Bath Iron Works on Monday en route to its … Continue reading →

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US Navy – Featured Vlogger of the Week – October 20, 2021

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose US Navy: https://www.youtube.com/c/usnavy/ as this week’s Featured Vlogger of the Week. The YouTube channel has 9,295 videos; 263K subscribers; Stats Joined Mar 12, 2006; 108,638,766 views  About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/usnavy/about Description:  Welcome the U. S. Navy’s YouTube Channel sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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SEAL Master Chief Recounts Battle That Earned Him Medal of Honor – US Navy YouTube

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Direct link: SEAL Master Chief Recounts Battle That Earned Him Medal of Honor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJfVfLKXQwg (about 15:22 minutes long)

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I Will Defend Michael Monsoor’s story – US Navy YouTube

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Direct link: I Will Defend Michael Monsoor’s story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=256ymQN8F70 (around 8:22 minutes long)

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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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TheMilitaryChannel – Featured Vlogger of the Week – December 23, 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose TheMilitaryChannel: https://www.youtube.com/TheMilitaryChannel as this week’s Featured Vlogger of the Week.  They have 185K subscribers; 2.3K videos. Joined Jun 14, 2019. 1,287,234 views  About page: https://www.youtube.com/TheMilitaryChannel/about Description:  The Military Channel is Dedicated Primarily to all things military. The Admins are Veterans … 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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