Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Brigadier General James H. Doolittle (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions over Japan. His citation reads:
For conspicuous leadership above the call of duty, involving personal valor and intrepidity at an extreme hazard to life. With the apparent certainty of being forced to land in enemy territory or to perish at sea, Gen. Doolittle personally led a squadron of Army bombers, manned by volunteer crews, in a highly destructive raid on the Japanese mainland.
Boatswain’s Mate Second Class John J. Doran (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1898 on board the USS Marblehead. His citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Doran set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Sergeant George H. Dore (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His citation reads:
The colors being struck down by a shell as the enemy were charging, this soldier rushed out and seized it, exposing himself to the fire of both sides.
The I’m just sayin… Bible Verse of the Week
Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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