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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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SgtMaj Charles Hoffman (Ernest Janson): Battle of Belleau Wood

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Ernest Janson went AWOL from the Army and joined the Marines under a false name: Charles Hoffman. Eight years later, at the legendary Battle of Belleau Wood, Hoffman’s actions awarded him the Medal of Honor when he single handedly charged a German machine gun squad from attacking his Marines.

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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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