Born in Arkansas on September 29, 1924 Lloyd Burke entered the U.S. Army, 1 st Cavalry Division, and earned the rank of First Lieutenant during the Korean War. On October 28th 1951 near Chong-dong, Korea Lt. Burke distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
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Fryar, Elmer E.
Born in Denver, Colorado Elmer Fryar joined the US Army in the 11 th Airborne Division As a parachute infantryman. Fighting in the Philippines in May of 1945 Pvt. Fryar was Recognized for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty.
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Gordon, Gary
Mogadishu, Somalia 1993
It has been suggested in recent times by philosophers and historians that the new generation of Americans are not as likely as previous generations to jump to the defense of their country. That assertion may or may not be true but the story of Gary Gordon and Randal Shughart proves that the American spirit is surely alive and well in our young people today.
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Roosevelt, Theodore
The only President of the United States to have won the Congressional Medal of Honor as well as the Nobel Peace Prize.
On the first of July, 1898 Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt demonstrated conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. On July 1, 1898 near Santiago de Cuba, while leading a charge up San Juan Hill, Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his own safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside.
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Evans, Ernest
Commander Evans was a Native American who joined the navy and was given command of a small destroyer in the Pacific Fleet during World War II. When Cmdr. Evans greeted his crew just before they shipped out of San Diego, California, he told his men that “I intend to take this ship into harms way, if there is anyone on board who wants to step off the ship, do so now”. His crew remained, and Cmdr. Evans proved to be true to his word.
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