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MEDAL OF HONOR: Historical Facts and Figures
In this book, Ron Owens has thoroughly researched all recipients of the Medal of Honor since its inception.
This book takes a new perspective on the Medal of Honor, examining the historical facts and figures of its recipients. It provides a top level view of this group in its entirety. With this new perspective, it analyzes and summarizes the historical facts in stunning detail.
Who are the men (and one woman) who have received America's highest award for combat valor? For the lucky ones who lived to wear it, what happened to them afterwards? Thanks to Hollywood, many could name Audie Murphy, Sergeant York, Douglas MacArthur and maybe a few others. But who are the more than 3,450 others?
While these stories are technically "trivia", they are not trivial. Read about:
- the boy who earned his Medal at the age of 12 and may have been 11 when his heroic acts were performed.
- the man who applied for his Medal only after seeing his name listed in an encyclopedia 23 years later.
- the man whose Medal is still listed under the wrong name because of the barrier caused by his native language Pawnee.
- the Medal recipient who was later assassinated by his own men.
- the sailor who earned his Medal of Honor in the Spanish-American War, 69 years before his nephew earned same award in Vietnam.
- the Marine who refused to wear his Medal in protest of another, more famous man's award which was not earned in combat.
- the recipient who was killed robbing a liquor store three years after his heroism.
... and many others. Success stories about generals, admirals, congressmen, millionaires and college presidents are intertwined with the more tragic, dysfunctional stories of recipients who became alcoholics, criminals, war protesters and committed suicide.
They were only human beings with all the strengths and weaknesses that demands. But once, they were heroes.
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