Cpl DAN D. SCHOONOVER Co A, 13th Cbt Eng Bn, 7th ID Sokkogae, Korea 8 to 10 July 1953 Cpl. Schoonover, was in charge of an engineer demolition squad attached to an infantry company engaging the enemy in an effort to drive them vital hill. Schoonover saw an artillery round detonate on the roof of … Continue reading 10 July
9 July
1Lt DONALD D. PUCKET 98th , Bombardment Group Over Ploesti, Romania 9 July 1944 On the return flight from an exceptionally successful raid on the Oil Fields at Ploesti, 1Lt Pucket’s aircraft took several direct hits German FLAK batteries. One crewmember was instantly killed and 6 others severely wounded. The airplane was badly damaged, the … Continue reading 9 July
8 July
1Lt RICHARD T SHEA JR. Co A 17th Inf Reg, 7th ID Sokkogae, Korea 6 to 8 July 1953 As executive officer, Co A, he was supervising the reinforcement of defensive positions when his position came under attack by a vastly superior enemy force. 1Lt Shea organized and led a counterattack that swiftly degraded into … Continue reading 8 July
7 July
Sgt THOMAS A. BAKER Co A, 105th Infantry, 27th ID Saipan, Mariana Islands 19 June to 7 July 1944 During heavy fighting against heavily entrenched enemy forces Sgt (then Pvt) Baker’s company was pinned down by heavy automatic weapons and small-arms fire. Sgt. Baker grabbed a bazooka and sprinted through heavy rifle and machinegun fire … Continue reading 7 July
6 July
LCDR BRUCE A. VAN VOORHIS Squadron Commander, Bombing Squadron102 Greenwich Island, Solomon Islands 6 July 1943 Lcdr Van Voorhis was both Sqdrn Commander and PIC of a PB4Y-I Patrol Bomber during the battle of the Solomon Islands. Intelligence reports revealed that the enemy were massing for a surprise attack against U.S. ground forces Fully … Continue reading 6 July
5 July
Nancy Morgan Hart Patriot - Frontierswoman American Revolutionary War Apr 19, 1775 – Sep 3, 1783 Nancy was an active participant in the American revolution having served at several battles in various capacities including the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina on January 17, 1781. Hart could have been hewn from one of the mighty … Continue reading 5 July
4 July
Pfc MELVIN E NEWLIN 2d Bn, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division Quang Nam Province, RVN 4 July 1967 Pfc Newlin was a machine gunner manning a key position on the perimeter of the Nong Son outpost when the enemy launched a savage mortar and infantry assault. Of the 5 member gun crew, only Newlin survived … Continue reading 4 July
3 July
SSG WILLIAM E. JR. SHUCK Co G, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines 1st Marine Division , Rep. of Korea 3 July 1952 While serving as a squad leader, in action against enemy aggressor forces, SSG Shuck’s platoon fell prey to a devastating barrage of enemy small-arms, grenade, artillery, and mortar fire. The enemy was entrenched in … Continue reading 3 July
2 July
1Lt ARCHIE MILLER 6th U.S. Cavalry Patian Island, Philippines 2 July 1909 While in action against hostile Moro fighters on Patian Island, 1Lt Miller defied enemy resistance, and reclaimed a gun position. Miller then moved forward through withering fire to place it 20 meters out in from the enemy line. Miller’s machinegun had the bi-pod shot … Continue reading 2 July
1 July
Ltc THEODORE ROOSEVELT and - “The Rough Riders” Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba 1 July 1898 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on 1 July, 1898, near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill. Ltc Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal … Continue reading 1 July
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