Sergeant Carr was relentless in his pursuit of enemy forces during WWII. He also served in the Korean War.
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Corporal Tibor Rubin, Medal of Honor: Korean War – 1st Cavalry Division
Holocaust survivor Tibor Rubin used his experience in a concentration camp to help boast morale in a POW camp during the Korean War.
Lieutenant (J. G.) Donald A. Gary, Medal of Honor: Officer on The USS Franklin in Japan
Donald Gary was an engineering officer operating near Kobe, Japan during World War II. He helped save the lives of nearly 300 sailors trapped when a dive-bomber dropped two 500-pound bombs.
Staff Sergeant Walter D. Ehlers, Medal of Honor: Stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day
Ehlers was featured speaker representing the United States Army at the 50th. Anniversary of D-Day, June 6,1994, held at Normandy.
PFC Clarence B. Craft, Medal of Honor: Hastened the End of the Campaign on Okinawa
Craft’s contribution to the Okinawa campaign had major impacts and far-reaching consequences.
1st Lieutenant Kenneth A. Walsh, Medal of Honor: World War II Fighter Ace
Kenneth Walsh was an inspiration to his fellow pilots. His aerial combat against Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands provided support for the Allied Ground Forces.
Captain Nelson M. Holderman, Medal of Honor: World War I Hero
Captain Holderman was one of the most decorated U. S. soldiers and a member of The Lost Battalion during World War. He was a Tustin native.
Col. Michael M. Kurth, Navy Cross: Commanding Officer During Operation Desert Storm
During the Persian Gulf War, Kurth flew continuously for ten hours and bravely led his squadron of helicopters in combat over Kuwait.
Sgt. Scott C. Montoya, Navy Cross: Scout Sniper Hero
During Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, Sergeant Montoya rescued nearly a half dozen injured Marines, one at a time, as well as Iraqi civilians — all while under enemy fire.
LTC. Richard D. Wandke, Distinguished Service Cross: Extraordinary Heroism
Over 25 years, Richard Wandke courageously served three tours of Duty in Vietnam, one in Korea and one in Japan.

