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ALBERT EARNEST SCHWAB

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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a flamethrower operator in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Rykuyu Islands, 7 May 1945. Quick to take action when his company was pinned down in a valley and suffered re...

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The Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress, it is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Russell E. Dunham Passed Away
April 07, 2009

Medal of Honor recipient, Russel E. Dunham, passed away yesterday.  You can learn more about him by following the link below:

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2719/dunham-russell-e.php

 
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James Swett Passes Away
March 02, 2009

First Lieutenant James Swett passed away on January 18, 2009.  He was cited for extraordinary heroism and personal valor above and beyond the call of duty.  Learn more about him here:

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3013/swett-james-elms.php

 
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Col. Robert B. Nett is no longer with us
October 20, 2008

Medal of Honor Recipient. Robert B. Nett passed away on Sunday Oct. 19, 2008. He led an assault of an entrenched, 3-story concrete building in the Philippines during World War II. He killed 7 Japanese soldiers in the fierce hand-to-hand combat that ensued. Learn more about him by clicking the link below:

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2915/nett-robert-b.php

 
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