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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November 10, 2011

Medal of Honor Recipient: Sergeant Dakota Meyer

"...a Marine credited with saving 36 lives during an intense fire-fight in Afghanistan.  (President) Obama bestowed the Medal of Honor on 23-year-old Dakota Meyer during a White House ceremony. Meyer saved the lives of three dozen U.S. and Afghan comrades during an hours-long battle with the Taliban in 2009.  Meyer personally killed at least eight insurgents despite taking shrapnel to his arm. He is the third living recipient, and the first Marine, to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan." - Julie Pace

posted by Poison Pero | 11/10/2011