Tag Archives: Medal of Honor
Final Honors for US Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II
Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II Is Laid to Rest Soldiers of 3d Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard – who are garrisoned at Fort Myer, had the sacred duty of rendering final honors for US Army Staff Sgt. Ronald … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rd Special Forces Group, Battle of Shok Valley, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, De Oppresso Liber, Fort Myer, Green Beret Foundation, Hezb-e Islami al Gulbadin, Medal of Honor, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operational Detachment Alpha 3336, Special Forces, Special Operations Command Central, Special Operations Task Force-33, Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II, The Old Guard
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Dr. Mary Walker – Civil War Surgeon
Dr. Mary E. Walker: The Sole Female Medal of Honor Recipient Few women became physicians in the 1850s; fewer still served in the Civil War, and only one was awarded the Medal of Honor. Dr. Mary E. Walker was born … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Johnson, Army Board of Correction of Military Records, Civil War Surgeon, Contract Surgeon, Dr. Mary Walker, Female Medal of Honor Recipient, Holly Rivet, Medal of Honor, New York, Ohio 52nd Infantry, Oswego
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A FLASH of Color – Special Forces Style
On the Way to Fort Bragg A few weeks ago, I had a trip to Fort Bragg to witness and record the induction of three retired Special Forces soldiers as “a distinguished member of the Regiment.” While there, I met … Continue reading
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Tagged Fort Bragg, green berets, JFK Special Warfare Museum, Medal of Honor, Parachutist Badge, Purple Heart, US Army, US Army Special Forces, William P. Yarborough
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