Ret. U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis will receive the Medal of Honor for 'his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam War,' the president said.
WASHINGTON — One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the nation’s highest award for bravery in battle nearly 60 years after his commanding officer first recommended him for the prestigious Medal of Honor.
In a statement issued afterward, Davis, 83, said the telephone call had “prompted a wave of memories of the men and women I served with in Vietnam.” He thanked his family, friends in the military and volunteers for keeping the story alive, along with Biden and military leaders. Davis, then a captain, was recommended for the Medal of Honor by his commanding officer for distinguishing himself on that June morning during a pre-dawn raid on a North Vietnamese army camp in Bong Son. Every American there was wounded during a major enemy counterattack.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officerOne of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's top award for bravery on the battlefield
Les mer »
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officerPresident Joe Biden called retired U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis on Monday “to inform him that he will receive the Medal of Honor for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam War.”
Les mer »
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officerOne of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's top award for bravery on the battlefield.
Les mer »
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam War vet who’s waited decadesPresident Biden will award the Medal of Honor to Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Paris Davis, a Black Vietnam War veteran who’s been waiting to receive the military’s highest honor since he was first nominated for it in 1965.
Les mer »
Black Vietnam veteran's nearly 60-year wait for Medal of Honor is overOn Monday, President Joe Biden personally called Col. Paris Davis (ret.) to deliver the news, informing him that he will receive the Medal of Honor 'for his remarkable heroism during the Vietnam War,' according to a White House statement.
Les mer »
On this day in history, Feb. 13, 1861, Army surgeon J.D. Irwin rescues 60 men in first Medal of Honor actionU.S Army surgeon J.D. Irwin led the first Medal of Honor action on this day in history, Feb. 13, 1861. He helped rescue 60 trapped soldiers and a kidnapped boy from Apaches.
Les mer »