Just thought this was pretty cool.

[MEGR]

http://www.jenmartinez.com/images/sfmoh.jpg

[Midav]

That is pretty nicely made.

[Operation Ivy]

woot

[mi35d]

Nice pic - except for the fact that there is no such medal named the "CONGRESSIONAL" Medal of Honor. It's just "The Medal Of Honor".

Too many non-military political pukes out there who try to glom on to military honors.

[SiFiOn]

Some explanation about this pic would be suitable here, ;)

[iflu]

devgru77, great work, i almost post this pic here, since u have done it, and i think it would be better if all of us know more their stories. so i put this link (sorry no shughart and gordon, but i m afraid everybody already knows their story through BHD.) and check this
http://www.sfalx.com/moh/



Nice pic - except for the fact that there is no such medal named the "CONGRESSIONAL" Medal of Honor. It's just "The Medal Of Honor".

Too many non-military political pukes out there who try to glom on to military honors.

oh, really, but u still can check this site:(i m sorry u r wrong...)
http://www.cmohs.org/medal.htm

p.s. these sites are good sites for people who respect heros and military who still want the medal!!

[MARINO]

RIP to Shugart and Gordon

[ibstolidude]

Nice pic - except for the fact that there is no such medal named the "CONGRESSIONAL" Medal of Honor. It's just "The Medal Of Honor".

Too many non-military political pukes out there who try to glom on to military honors.

oh, really, but u still can check this site:(i m sorry u r wrong...)
http://www.cmohs.org/medal.htm

it IS the Congressional Medal of Honor Society but it IS the Medal of Honor.


The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress, it is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.

It is the Medal of Honor

[iflu]

yes but it also reads ''it is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.''

so u either can call it as the medal of honor or as the Congressional Medal of Honor. it is ok

[Uncle Chô]

About the fallen US military during OIF :

http://www.militarycity.com/valor/honor.html

Regularly -too often- updated :(

[mi35d]

The Medal of Honor has ONE name: "The Medal of Honor".

Because of the political wranglings over the years the tag "Congressional" has been placed on the front to make politicians feel as if they have power over the military.

Just because it's repeated incorrectly often enough doesn't make it correct.

A quick check of the US Army Reg. covering awards and decorations brings up 45 occurances of the medal. Not ONCE does it say, "Congressional".

The only person authorized to award the medal to a recipient is the President, or his designated representative. (Congress isn't even in the food chain for LESSER awards!)

The only issue that a recipient has concerning Congress is his/her monthly stipend that is confered through the budget.

[MEGR]

Some explanation about this pic would be suitable here, ;)

I was browsing around google, and just found this pic. Most of the guys are from Vietnam. Howard, and Zabitosky got his while in SOG. Franklin D. Miller, got his during SOG also I believe. He has a book called "Reflections of a Warrior" which is excellent, no bs, no bravado book. Howard and Zabitosky's story is told in Plaster's SOG book. All extremely amazing stories. Dix, i believe was Drew Dix? I think he was the guy who saved a nurse trapped somwhere during the Tet offensive. HIST, or CAG most likey have more details about all of them. Howard has his own website, and I have Miller's book, so ask for more if you want.

[SiFiOn]

Some explanation about this pic would be suitable here, ;)

I was browsing around google, and just found this pic. Most of the guys are from Vietnam. Howard, and Zabitosky got his while in SOG. Franklin D. Miller, got his during SOG also I believe. He has a book called "Reflections of a Warrior" which is excellent, no bs, no bravado book. Howard and Zabitosky's story is told in Plaster's SOG book. All extremely amazing stories. Dix, i believe was Drew Dix? I think he was the guy who saved a nurse trapped somwhere during the Tet offensive. HIST, or CAG most likey have more details about all of them. Howard has his own website, and I have Miller's book, so ask for more if you want.

That's enough info for now, thanks for your help. I knew the names of Sughart and Gordon, the others were not familiar to me. Maybe I should read one of the books you've mentioned.

Thanks again!

[ZeroPositive]

Still looks pretty damn cool in my books, whatever the medal it is called it is remember these men and there acts.

Nice one mate Cheers

[Denat]

The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to

DONLON, ROGER HUGH C.
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army.
Place and date: Near Nam Dong, Republic of Vietnam, 6 July 1964.
Entered service at: Fort Chaffee, Ark.
Born: 30 January 1934, Saugerties, N.Y.
G.O. No.: 41, 17 December 1964.

Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while defending a U.S. military installation against a fierce attack by hostile forces. Capt. Donlon was serving as the commanding officer of the U.S. Army Special Forces Detachment A-726 at Camp Nam Dong when a reinforced Viet Cong battalion suddenly launched a full-scale, predawn attack on the camp. During the violent battle that ensued, lasting 5 hours and resulting in heavy casualties on both sides, Capt. Donlon directed the defense operations in the midst of an enemy barrage of mortar shells, falling grenades, and extremely heavy gunfire. Upon the initial onslaught, he swiftly marshaled his forces and ordered the removal of the needed ammunition from a blazing building. He then dashed through a hail of small arms and exploding hand grenades to abort a breach of the main gate. En route to this position he detected an enemy demolition team of 3 in the proximity of the main gate and quickly annihilated them. Although exposed to the intense grenade attack, he then succeeded in reaching a 60mm mortar position despite sustaining a severe stomach wound as he was within 5 yards of the gun pit. When he discovered that most of the men in this gunpit were also wounded, he completely disregarded his own injury, directed their withdrawal to a location 30 meters away, and again risked his life by remaining behind and covering the movement with the utmost effectiveness. Noticing that his team sergeant was unable to evacuate the gun pit he crawled toward him and, while dragging the fallen soldier out of the gunpit, an enemy mortar exploded and inflicted a wound in Capt. Donlon's left shoulder. Although suffering from multiple wounds, he carried the abandoned 60mm mortar weapon to a new location 30 meters away where he found 3 wounded defenders. After administering first aid and encouragement to these men, he left the weapon with them, headed toward another position, and retrieved a 57mm recoilless rifle. Then with great courage and coolness under fire, he returned to the abandoned gun pit, evacuated ammunition for the 2 weapons, and while crawling and dragging the urgently needed ammunition, received a third wound on his leg by an enemy hand grenade. Despite his critical physical condition, he again crawled 175 meters to an 81mm mortar position and directed firing operations which protected the seriously threatened east sector of the camp. He then moved to an eastern 60mm mortar position and upon determining that the vicious enemy assault had weakened, crawled back to the gun pit with the 60mm mortar, set it up for defensive operations, and turned it over to 2 defenders with minor wounds. Without hesitation, he left this sheltered position, and moved from position to position around the beleaguered perimeter while hurling hand grenades at the enemy and inspiring his men to superhuman effort. As he bravely continued to move around the perimeter, a mortar shell exploded, wounding him in the face and body. As the long awaited daylight brought defeat to the enemy forces and their retreat back to the jungle leaving behind 54 of their dead, many weapons, and grenades, Capt. Donlon immediately reorganized his defenses and administered first aid to the wounded. His dynamic leadership, fortitude, and valiant efforts inspired not only the American personnel but the friendly Vietnamese defenders as well and resulted in the successful defense of the camp. Capt. Donlon's extraordinary heroism, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.

[ch703]

why are you saying RIP to just those two men? because they were in DELTA and they were portrayed by actors in a popular movie? that pisses me off :bash:

[Colt45]

Hard times don't last, but hard men do

[DE_Six]

why are you saying RIP to just those two men? because they were in DELTA and they were portrayed by actors in a popular movie? that pisses me off :bash:

Well, not all of them are dead. Robert Howard is still alive and the still the most decorated US Army soldier to this day. Roy Benavidez is still alive, he finally got the MOH a few years ago. Shughart and Gordon were awarded the MOH posthumously, so in their case, it's pretty obvious...

RIP to all those who passed away, MOH recipients or not.

[mi35d]

I of course meant no dispersions on the men when I made my comment about the proper title of the medal.

If you get a chance to read some of the narratives on the recipients is awe inspiring.

I remember one about a marine (?) who was in the Pacific. He was a minister who was drafted and claimed conciencious objector status so they made him a medic. He was shot three times and still continued to bring wounded back to the US lines under fire until he passed out.

[MEGR]

I of course meant no dispersions on the men when I made my comment about the proper title of the medal.

If you get a chance to read some of the narratives on the recipients is awe inspiring.

I remember one about a marine (?) who was in the Pacific. He was a minister who was drafted and claimed conciencious objector status so they made him a medic. He was shot three times and still continued to bring wounded back to the US lines under fire until he passed out.

Think that was cool, also read what Frank Miller had to go through..It's freaking nuts!