Jonah Edward Kelley, MOH The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their lives for the welfare of … Continue reading Medal of Honor: Jonah “Ed” Kelley
Category: World War Two
The RMS Queen Mary
RMS Queen Mary, California There was a child-like excitement running through me, very much like the excitement of Christmas morning, as I walked down the carpeted hall toward my room for the evening. I’ve always had a fascination with the RMS Queen Mary – ever since I had first read about the ship and its history … Continue reading The RMS Queen Mary
Staff Sergeant Robert Barr
Memorial for Robert Barr, Benezette Cemetery Over the years, I’ve made countless trips through Benezette, a small community known by many as being the heart of “Pennsylvania’s Elk Country.” The community, which sits along the Benezette Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek, has countless visitors each year to view the majestic elk that roam the region. … Continue reading Staff Sergeant Robert Barr
Medal of Honor: Foster Joseph Sayers
Foster Sayers, Schenk's Cemetery, Howard The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their lives for the welfare … Continue reading Medal of Honor: Foster Joseph Sayers
Medal of Honor: Robert Laws
Robert Laws, Blair Memorial Park, Bellewood The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their lives for the … Continue reading Medal of Honor: Robert Laws
Medal of Honor: Harry Harr
Harry Harr, Alto Reste, Altoona The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their lives for the welfare … Continue reading Medal of Honor: Harry Harr