Medal of Honor by Allen Mikaelian Ma

Medal of Honor by Allen Mikaelian Ma

Medal of Honor portrays 11 recipients of this sacred U.S. military decoration, from the Civil War through the Vietnam War, and examines what drove them to go so far above and beyond the call of duty. Among the stories is an account of the life of the only woman ever to receive the medal; of an officer who staged a daring escape from a German POW camp in WI; and of a soldier from the legendary WI Japanese-American 442nd, who went on to earn the medal in the Korean War. The book tells not only of astonishing military actions but also, significantly, of the recipients' lives before and after their wartime experiences.

In his moving commentary, acclaimed 60 Minutes reporter Mike Wallace places these actions in historical context and relates his own personal experiences in WI and as a journalist covering recent wars. He also meditates on the meaning of courage and shows what we can all learn from these extraordinary individuals.

The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while a member of the Army, Navy, or Air Force distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. --The United States Congress

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ISBN 13	9780786866625
ISBN 10	0786866624
Title	Medal of Honor
Author	Allen Mikaelian Ma
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hyperion Books
Year published	2002-05-15
Number of pages	300
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