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Wesley Fox, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com While seriously wounded, First Lieutenant Wesley Fox led his company in a direct attack against a superior enemy force in the A Shau Valley, South Vietnam, on February 21-22, 1969. He received the Medal of Honor on March 2, 1971. Read more about Fox and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Wesley Fox, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVBMAMBbu4

MEDAL OF HONOR: Hero Helicopter Pilot at LZ X-Ray | Battle of Ia Drang | Bruce Crandall

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Among the most celebrated veterans of the Vietnam War, retired U.S. Army Colonel Bruce Crandall is best known for his actions of November 14, 1965, when he flew 22 missions in an unarmed helicopter into enemy fire to evacuate more than 70 wounded and bring ammunition and supplies to United States forces under the command of then-Colonel Hal Moore. Crandall's actions at LZ X-Ray - chronicled in the bestselling memoir from Moore and Joseph Galloway, 'We Were Soldiers Once...and Young' and the subsequent movie featuring Greg Kinnear as Crandall - were fully recognized when he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007. Colonel Crandall is a veteran of more than 900 combat missions. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch more stories of service and sacrifice from our nation's heroes! Learn more about the American Veterans Center: http://www.americanveteranscenter.org/ Donate Here to American Veterans Center: http://americanveter

Kenneth Stumpf, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com Trying to break through a Vietcong stranglehold near Duc Pho, South Vietnam, on April 25, 1967, Specialist Ken Stumpf charged forward to rescue three of his men pinned down by intense fire. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Johnson on September 19, 1968. Read more about Stumpf and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Kenneth Stumpf, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=im8MqhULnTA

Robert Foley, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com In November 1966, Captain Robert Foley led a fight to rescue a besieged American unit, single-handedly destroying several enemy positions near Quan Dau Tieng, South Vietnam. As a result of the recommendations of his soldiers, Foley was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 1, 1968. Read more about Foley and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Robert Foley, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1Q-2hGO_A

James Taylor, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com On November 9, 1967, First Lieutenant James Taylor pulled wounded men from exploding vehicles while establishing an evacuation site and a resupply effort near Que Son, South Vietnam. Taylor was awarded the Medal of Honor on November 19, 1968. Read more about Taylor and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: James Taylor, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Igv2hFQKk

Medal of Honor Rescue Mission Green Beret Drew Dix Vietnam War Tet Offensive Combat Vet Interview

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com This is the full hour long interview with Army SF CIA asset Drew Dix. He recounts the days long action which he won the medal of honor. The video starts after a few seconds of color adjustment. If you like this video or channel please subscribe and like! Also, if there's a particular topic or era you'd like to see, just comment and I'll search my archives for as many videos as I can find. I try to post everday so keep coming back or turn on notifications! #GreenBeret #Tet #MedalofHonor - By: History Is Back Title: Medal of Honor Rescue Mission Green Beret Drew Dix Vietnam War Tet Offensive Combat Vet Interview Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkhxLlEJJeg

Jay R. Vargas, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

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HOSTED BY: https://musicofthevietnamwar.com On May 2, 1968, after three days of intense fighting in the village of Dai Do, Vietnam, Captain Jay Vargas rescued a fellow Marine and dragged his wounded battalion commander over a hundred yards to an evacuation point, firing at the enemy as he went. He received the Medal of Honor on May 14, 1970. Read more about Baker and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at http://www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/ - By: MedalOfHonorBook Title: Jay R. Vargas, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HifI6wQfXZI