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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Captain Robert F. Foley (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 5, 1966, near Quan Dau Tieng, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Foley's company was ordered to extricate another company of the battalion. Moving through the dense jungle to aid the besieged unit, Company A encountered a strong enemy force occupying well concealed, defensive positions, and the company's leading element quickly sustained several casualties. Capt. Foley immediately ran forward to the scene of the most intense action to direct the company's efforts. Deploying 1 platoon on the flank, he led the other 2 platoons in an attack on the enemy in the face of intense fire. During this action both radio operators accompanying him were wounded. At grave risk to himself he defied the enemy's murderous fire, and helped the wounded operators to a position where they could receive medical care. As he moved forward again 1 of his machine gun crews was wounded. Seizing the weapon, he charged forward firing the machine gun, shouting orders and rallying his men, thus maintaining the momentum of the attack. Under increasingly heavy enemy fire he ordered his assistant to take cover and, alone, Capt. Foley continued to advance firing the machine gun until the wounded had been evacuated and the attack in this area could be resumed. When movement on the other flank was halted by the enemy's fanatical defense, Capt. Foley moved to personally direct this critical phase of the battle. Leading the renewed effort he was blown off his feet and wounded by an enemy grenade. Despite his painful wounds he refused medical aid and persevered in the forefront of the attack on the enemy redoubt. He led the assault on several enemy gun emplacements and, single-handedly, destroyed 3 such positions. His outstanding personal leadership under intense enemy fire during the fierce battle which lasted for several hours, inspired his men to heroic efforts and was instrumental in the ultimate success of the operation. Capt. Foley's magnificent courage, selfless concern for his men and professional skill reflect the utmost credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.

Corporal Michael Fleming Folland (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 3, 1969, at Long Khanh, Providence, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Folland distinguished himself while serving as an ammunition bearer with the weapons platoon of Company D, during a reconnaissance patrol mission. As the patrol was moving through a dense jungle area, it was caught in an intense crossfire from heavily fortified and concealed enemy ambush positions. As the patrol reacted to neutralize the ambush, it became evident that the heavy weapons could not be used in the cramped fighting area. Cpl. Folland dropped his recoilless rifle ammunition, and ran forward to join his commander in an assault on the enemy bunkers. The assaulting force moved forward until it was pinned down directly in front of the heavily fortified bunkers by machine gun fire. Cpl. Folland stood up to draw enemy fire on himself and to place suppressive fire on the enemy positions while his commander attempted to destroy the machine gun positions with grenades. Before the officer could throw a grenade, an enemy grenade landed in the position. Cpl. Folland alerted his comrades and his commander hurled the grenade from the position. When a second enemy grenade landed in the position, Cpl. Folland again shouted a warning to his fellow soldiers. Seeing that no one could reach the grenade and realizing that it was about to explode, Cpl. Folland, with complete disregard for his safety, threw himself on the grenade. By his dauntless courage, Cpl. Folland saved the lives of his comrades although he was mortally wounded by the explosion. Cpl. Folland's extraordinary heroism, at the cost of his life, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Sergeant Joseph L. Follett (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 3, 1862, at New Madrid, Missouri and December 31, 1862, at Stone River, Tennessee. His citation reads:

At New Madrid, Mo., remained on duty though severely wounded. While procuring ammunition from the supply train at Stone River, Tenn., was captured, but made his escape, secured the ammunition, and in less than an hour from the time of his capture had the batteries supplied.


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466 Saturday Night Fever
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464 Death of a Salesman
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458 Limitless
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457 Dead Reckoning
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455 The Sons of Katie Elder
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454 Sergeants 3
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452 Some Like It Hot
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450 Real Genius
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449 The Green Mile
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448 Lady and the Tramp
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447 Get Shorty
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446 A Time to Kill
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445 Point Break
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444 Revenge of the Nerds
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440 Charlotte's Web
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439 Dick Tracy
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438 Strangers on a Train
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437 The Muppets Take Manhattan
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436 Goodfellas
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433 The Lion King
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432 The Natural
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431 Sahara
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430 Blades of Glory
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429 Coming to America
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Haha... oops! I used this quote earlier for the wrong Fugitive movie. Oh well...

427 Fried Green Tomatoes
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1991

426 Monsters, Inc.
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425 Full Metal Jacket
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1987

424 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
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423 Fatal Attraction
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422 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
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421 Lawrence of Arabia
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420 The Client
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1994

419 Clerks
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418 Jewel of the Nile, The
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1985

417 Back to School
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1986

416 Blue Chips
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1994

415 Psycho
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414 Outbreak
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1995

413 Star Trek: The Motion Picture
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412 The Sting
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411 Terminator Salvation
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410 Soul Men
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2008

409 Ransom
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Tom Mullen: "You kill him, you kill yourself, you motherf--ker! GIVE ME BACK MY SON!"

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407 Finding Forrester
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2000

406 Robin Hood: Men in Tights
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405 All the President's Men
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404 Superman II
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1980

403 The Sixth Sense
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1999

402 The Patriot
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2000

401 Thelma & Louise
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1991


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