29 Medals, Multiple Silver and Bronze Stars, MOH and apparently invincible

29 Medals, Multiple Silver and Bronze Stars, MOH and apparently invincible

Apr 24 , 2022

Ben Jackson

Matt Urban Matt Urban (1919-1995) was the most decorated soldier in U.S. military history, receiving 29 medals and awards for bravery during his 20 months of service in Europe during World War II....

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Nicknamed "Black Death", Henry Johnson wounded 21 times in Argonne…but kept fighting

Nicknamed "Black Death", Henry Johnson wounded 21 times in Argonne…but kept fighting

Apr 23 , 2022

Joe Galloway

Army Sgt. Henry Johnson was part of the 369th Infantry Regiment — the Hellfighters from Harlem — which originally was composed of New York National Guard soldiers. This photograph was taken as the...

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Meet Adrian Carton de Wiart, The Soldier Who Could Not Be Killed

Meet Adrian Carton de Wiart, The Soldier Who Could Not Be Killed

Apr 22 , 2022

Ben Jackson

Over the course of four wars in six decades, Adrian Carton de Wiart proved himself to be the most badass soldier of all time. For most soldiers, the loss of their left eye and left hand would be ...

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“Easter Eggs for Hitler”, Easter Sunday 1945 battle of Remagen

“Easter Eggs for Hitler”, Easter Sunday 1945 battle of Remagen

Apr 17 , 2022

Ben Jackson

The Rhine is no ordinary river. About 766 miles in length, with an average width of about 1,300 feet, the generally north-flowing waterway also is exceptionally swift and deep. Since the days of t...

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Medal of Honor: Wounded SEAL swims two wounded men two hours out to sea rescue

Medal of Honor: Wounded SEAL swims two wounded men two hours out to sea rescue

Apr 16 , 2022

Ben Jackson

Medal of Honor recepient Navy Seal Michael Thorton was born in Greenville, South Carolina and raised on the family farm near Spartanburg. Thornton joined the Navy upon graduating from high school i...

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Most decorated Native American soldier in US history, FOUR Silver Stars, Three Wars

Most decorated Native American soldier in US history, FOUR Silver Stars, Three Wars

Apr 15 , 2022

Ben Jackson

Pascal Cleatus Poolaw, Sr., the most decorated Native American soldier in US history4 Silver Stars5 Bronze Stars3 Purple HeartsHe earned a total of 42 medals and citations.Born on January 29, 1922,...

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