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LESLIE H. SABO, JR.

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Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. distinguished himself by conspicuous acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty at the cost of his own life while serving as a rifleman in Company B, 3d Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division in Se San, Cambodia, on May 10, 1970...

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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.

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William Charette Passes Away
March 19, 2012

William R. Charette, Hospital Corpsman Third Class in the U.S. Navy, passed away on Sunday, March 18th.  He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy aggressor forces during the early morning hours. 


 
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Van T. Barfoot Passes Away
March 02, 2012

Van T. Barfoot, Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII, passed away this morning.  He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano, Italy.


 
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John F. Baker Passes Away
January 25, 2012

John F. Baker, Jr. passed away on January 20, 2012.  He was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.


 
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