Topic: Medal of Honor

The Marines May Have Exaggerated a Medal of Honor Winner's Amazing Story

Reuters

McClatchy reports today that the Marines may have publicized a version of the story that won Dakota Meyer a medal of honor this September that doesn't fit what actually happened.

By Erik Hayden

Sep 15, 2011

Having a Casual Conversation, Beer with the President

The president and a Medal of Honor recipient have a beer at the White House

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 20, 2011

Report: Living Marine To Receive Medal of Honor

Marine to be awarded for acts of courage in Afganistan from 2009

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By Uri Friedman

Jul 12, 2011

Obama Awards Army Ranger with Medal of Honor

Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry grabbed an exploding grenade

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