Fred Stockham
A Marine gunnery sergeant gives his gas mask to a wounded comrade at Belleau Wood and walks unprotected into the gas — knowing it will kill him.
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David Brunotte
“I moved the old lady out of the way and went in. The whole kitchen was on fire. The ceiling had flashed over…”
Brady Gustafson
“Brady had this warrior inside of him that just got unleashed when these insurgents started shooting at him.”
George Van Orden
For his heroics, Marines nicknamed Van Orden, “The Beast.” His reckless, inspiring leadership earned a Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Navy Cross.
Stephen Pless
The only Marine Aviator awarded a Medal of Honor in Vietnam. The most decorated aircrew of the entire war. All in one afternoon.
Owen Baggett
Owen J. Baggett shot down a Japanese fighter aircraft… with a pistol…
