Medal of Honor Awarded

[maestro]

Article in the Houston Chronicle if you have the time

Army Master Sgt. Michael Pena for valor during the Korean Conflict.

He held off enemy troops for hours so that his platoon , outnumbered, could successfully retreat safely.He was finally killed in action the next day.

The ceremony is Tuesday. His family lives in Wharton County Newgulf area.

Again, how God gives us people like this to guard our freedoms is a mystery to me.

But thank God our nation has them.

Scoop, if you can post the link

God Bless the Pena family

[defense51]

Men like this are the ones who gave the greatest sacrifice and should never be forgotten! If this doesn't make you heart swell with pride, then there's something wrong! I haven't said this to many soldiers... Semper Fi Msgt. Michael Pena!!!

[Cam]

Article in the Houston Chronicle if you have the time

Army Master Sgt. Michael Pena for valor during the Korean Conflict.

He held off enemy troops for hours so that his platoon , outnumbered, could successfully retreat safely.He was finally killed in action the next day.

The ceremony is Tuesday. His family lives in Wharton County Newgulf area.

Again, how God gives us people like this to guard our freedoms is a mystery to me.

But thank God our nation has them.

Scoop, if you can post the link

God Bless the Pena family

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/valor24/recipients/pena/?f=recipient_list

[maestro]

Thanks Cam

[Phantom Stang]

From the White House website:


President Obama to Award Medal of Honor

On March 18th, 2014, President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. These veterans will receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Each of these Soldiers’ bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest military award; that award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

In 2002, Congress, through the Defense Authorization Act, called for a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran war records from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, to ensure those deserving the Medal of Honor were not denied because of prejudice. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were also found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor. The 2002 Act was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade - in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers.

The 24 recipients of the Medal of Honor follow below.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/02/21/president-obama-award-medal-honor

[maestro]

Thanks for posting this