Medal of Honor Recipients

The highest honor an American soldier can recieve, and one which has only been bestowed upon almost 3,400. This blog is to recognize, honor and thank those who have earned the Medal of Honor. It is also to honor and thank every soldier who has ever served in the U.S. Military. For more information go to http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html

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June 04, 2006

Medal of Honor Recipient: Chief Gunner's Mate Mons Monssen

Rank and organization: Chief Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 20 January 1867, Norway. G.O. No.: 160, 26 May 1904.

Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Missouri, for extraordinary heroism in entering a burning magazine through the scuttle and endeavoring to extinguish the fire by throwing water with his hands until a hose was passed to him, 13 April 1904.

posted by Poison Pero | 6/04/2006