U.S.ARMY MEDAL OF HONOR
The Army Medal of Honor is the highest military award
granted to members of the Armed Forces of the United States for
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life, above
and beyond the call of duty. First established by Joint Resolution of
Congress on 12th July 1862, few brave men have seen their name etched in
the annals of American military History, many posthumously. Since it
first award to Bernard J.D. Irwin for his action in 1861, there have
been only 3460 Medal of Honor awards, 464 in World War II. Of those
medals awarded in World War II, fewer still have been granted to members
of the Airborne Divisions for their gallant actions.
The following Airborne heroes have received the highest accolade that
the American People can give in recognition of the actions and
sacrifice, The Medal of Honor.
Melvin E Biddle 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Robert G Cole 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Charles N DeGlopper 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Ray E Eubanks 503rd Parachute Infantry Battalion
Elmer E Fryer 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne
Leonard A Funk Jr. 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Clinton M Hedrick 194th Glider Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne
Paul Huff 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion
Isadore S Jachman 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne
Joe E Mann 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Lloyd G McCarter 503rd Parachute Infantry Battalion
Manuel Perez Jr. 511th parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne
George J Peters 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne
Stuart S Stryker 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne
John R Towle 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
