Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Private Addison J. Hodges (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 3, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
Gunnery Sergeant Charles F. Hoffman (AKA Ernest Janson) (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 6, 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, France. His citation reads:
Also received the Navy Medal of Honor. Immediately after the company to which he belonged had reached its objective on Hill 142, several hostile counterattacks were launched against the line before the new position had been consolidated. G/Sgt. Hoffman was attempting to organize a position on the north slope of the hill when he saw 12 of the enemy, armed with 5 light machineguns, crawling toward his group. Giving the alarm, he rushed the hostile detachment, bayoneted the 2 leaders, and forced the others to flee, abandoning their guns. His quick action, initiative, and courage drove the enemy from a position from which they could have swept the hill with machinegun fire and forced the withdrawal of our troops. Also received the Navy Medal of Honor.
Corporal Henry Hoffman (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 6, 1865, at Sailors Creek, Virginia. His citation reads:
Capture of flag.
The I’m just sayin… Bible Verse of the Week
PROVERBS 1:10
My son, if sinful men entice you,
do not give in to them.
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