Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...
READ MOREJohn W. Finn, the oldest Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on May 27, 2010. He was cited for extraordinary heroism distinguished service and devotion above and beyond the call of duty.
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