Dec 8, 2021 Three soldiers will soon receive the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden. Left to right: Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe and Master Sgt. Earl
A World War II Medal of Honor recipient who also served in Korea and Vietnam is being recognized once again with a U.S. Army installation named in his honor. The Virginia National Guard’s Fort

Born: August 12, 1924, Mobile, Mobile County, AL, United States. Died: September 25, 1944, Peleliu Island, Palau Islands. Buried: Mobile National Cemetery (MH) (7-2147), Mobile, AL, United States. U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class John Dury New was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

Since 1861 when the Medal of Honor was established, 3,520 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have been awarded the nation's highest award for valor. Their stories will now live Recipients of the Medal of Honor, the military's highest award for valor in combat, are raising awareness for a new museum set to break ground next year in Arlington, Texas. Missouri is home to . 233 244 426 233 417 414 295 122

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