On the night of Feb. 24, 1969, Airman 1st Class Levitow was serving as the loadmaster aboard an AC-47, codename “Spooky 71,” ...
Warrior, famously called "the horse the Germans couldn't kill," became a symbol of courage and loyalty during World War I.
A Carlisle family has said that they are 'surprised' after finding a German First World War medal in their garage.
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold ...
7). Navy Crosses went to 15 men, among them Lieut. Colonel James Roosevelt. Back in action with his outfit, he got his medal on Guadalcanal last October from CINCPAC Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
Awards season is upon us, and Us Weekly is saving the date for the Oscars, Grammys and all the major 2025 ceremonies. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to awards season. The SAG ...
Soledad National Veterans Memorial to honor the heroism of Vietnam veteran retired Navy Cmdr. Clyde E. Lassen, who was awarded the Medal of Honor. The dedication ceremony is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 26 ...
Last year's Paris Olympics may have been a resounding success but there’s been a snag: some medals are falling apart. More than 100 athletes have complained to the International Olympic ...
Wilkins and Neal were subsequently awarded the Prisoner of War Medal after they were released. Neal also received the Navy Cross for his actions in rescuing Wilkins. Wilkins and Neal testified ...
Hundreds of South African servicemen, mostly black, who died during World War One have been honoured with a new memorial in Cape Town after going unrecognised for more than a century. The 1,772 ...