Top 10 Astoudnding Actions Earning A Medal of Honor

[G27]

10 Astounding Actions Earning A Medal of Honor - Listverse

Nice read, some truly amazing heroes there.

[Oh Shoot]

Incredible read, thanks.

Never seen so many stories combined into one group like that.

- OS

[Chucktshoes]

Helluva read there.

[Guest bkelm18]

Very nice read... up until you read the comments below the stories and then it just turns into a blind rage for me.

[nightrunner]

amazing stories

[Guest 6.8 AR]

A common theme among them is that they didn't consider themselves what they truly are. Great read. Thanks for posting.

The Military Channel, or History Channel, had a show about Medal of Honor recipients

a month or so back, that had the guys telling their story. They are a bunch of humble,

deserving patriots.

[Chucktshoes]

Very nice read... up until you read the comments below the stories and then it just turns into a blind rage for me.

I went back and checked out the comments after your post. I made it to #22 before I had to stop. My computer was in danger of getting shot if I read anymore of that nonsense.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Damn! Why are there so many America hating bastards in our own country. I wish I never went back and read those comments.

[Will Carry]

Taffey 3. That may be the greatest, most heroic charge in history. Three destroyers and a destroyer escort attacking 27 Jap ships including the world's largest battleship, heavy cruisers and a gaggle of destroyers.

Edited February 20, 2010 by Will Carry

[USMCJG]

Great article. Thanks for sharing it. Many of the comments were disgusting however. I made it through maybe twenty of them before I wanted to reach out into the internet and strangle some people.

[Chief07]

Great stories.

True hero's!

[G27]

Just saw on the news tonight that #4 on the list, Col. Robert L. Howard, was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery today with full military honors.

Awards:

• Medal of Honor (nominated 3 times)
  
• Distinguished Service Cross (2)
  
• Silver Star
  
• Defense Superior Service Medal
  
• Legion of Merit (4)
  
• Bronze Star (4)
  
• Purple Heart (8)
  

[Retired Navy GMC]

I have a book titled "Medal Of Honor, Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty"

It was published in 2003 and it has the story of every living Medal of Honor winner at the time of publishing. It also includes a then and now picture of each with each story. I have read it 3 times and it is always incredible to read the stories of these heroes. I highly recommend this book to all.

I have had the fortune to meet one MOH winner proir to his passing. It was a great experience.

ISBN 1-57965-240-9

Amazon.com: Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty (0791243652407): Peter Collier, Nick Del Calzo: Books

[Guest Jcochran88]

Great stories! The comments however make it easier to understand why the country is in the shape it is.

[TNFF319]

#9 was funny.

[Almond27]

Great stories, those men were amazing.