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Stories of America's Greatest Heroes

Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories feature recipients from the Civil War to present day, including a few who were originally overlooked for the medal.

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2ndLt O’Brien: First Battle of the Hook

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2ndLt O’Brien fought in the Korean War’s First Battle of the Hook. After the PVA seized a key hill near the 38th Parallel, O’Brien led an attack through mortar and artillery fire to win it back. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, during a ceremony at the White House in 1953.

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PFC Eugene Obregon: The Ultimate Sacrifice

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PFC Obregon served in the Korean War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding a wounded Marine from enemy fire at the cost of his life....
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1SG Benjamin Kaufman: Determination and Bravery

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First Sergeant Kaufman served in World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for capturing a machine gun nest despite sustaining serious injuri...
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Technical Sgt. Ted Tanouye: “Go For Broke”

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Technical Sgt. Tanouye served in World War II and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for seizing the infamous Hill 140 in Italy....
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2ndLt Raymond Zussman: Taking Positions and Prisoners

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2ndLt Zussman served in World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for clearing a town with his tank while not sacrificing any men....
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