Frank Stanley Reasoner was born on September 16, 1937, in Spokane Washington. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 15, 1956. On July 12, 1965, Reasoner led a reconnaissance patrol in the Quảng Ngãi Province, facing a fierce onslaught from an estimated 50 to 100 Viet Cong insurgents. Amidst mounting casualties, Reasoner exemplified extraordinary bravery and compassion by attending to his wounded radio operator, offering care and support amidst the chaotic environment. It was during this engagement he made a courageous last stand, making the ultimate sacrifice. Reasoner was killed in action at the age of 27. This is his story. 

Private First Class David Gonzales was born on June 9, 1923, in Pacoima, California. He enlisted in the US Army at the outbreak of World War II and in December 1944, he was deployed to the Philippines to face combat. On April 25, 1945, Gonzales and his company found themselves pinned down under heavy enemy fire. A bomb then struck their perimeter, burying five of his fellow men in its explosion. Without hesitation, Gonzales took up an entrenching tool and crawled 15 yards towards his trapped comrades. Gonzales fearlessly used his bare hands and the tool to dig out his team.He successfully freed five men before he was struck by machine-gun fire and mortally wounded. David Gonzales lost his life in action at the age of 21. Thanks to his gallant sacrifice, the rescued soldiers were safely evacuated. On December 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman posthumously awarded Gonzales the Medal of Honor. He also received other distinguished honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Rifle Badge.

Charles Abrell was born on August 12, 1931, in Terre Haute Indiana. He joined the Marine Corps on August 17, 1948, at the age of 17. On June 10, 1951, During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Abrell's team found themselves pinned down and trapped, under intense enemy fire, from an enemy bunker. Despite already being wounded, Abrell  took it upon himself to fearlessly charge the bunker alone, sustaining further injuries along the way. He then pulled the pin from a grenade and hurled himself into the bunker, resulting in explosion, saving his team and allowing them to complete their mission and possibly saving all their lives. Abrell however was mortally wounded. He was only 19 years old. Listen to his story here...

Thomas A. Pope was born on December 15, 1894, in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the Illinois National Guard before the United States entered World War I. On July 4, 1918, at the Battle of Hamel, France, Pope's company was advancing behind the tanks, when they were counterattacked by German soldiers at a hill known as "Wolfsberg." Joint Australian and American forces eventually halted the counterattack. As the Allied forces pursued the retreating Germans, they encountered a hostile machine-gun nest that brought them to a stop. Pope charged forward alone and used his bayonet to eliminate several enemy crew members. Taking a stand over the gun, he engaged Germans attempting to recapture it with his rifle until reinforcements arrived and captured them. Listen to his story, here....

George "Bud" Day, born on February 24, 1925, in Sioux City, Iowa. He dropped out of high school and joined the Marines at just 17 years old, which led an extraordinary military career that spanned over three decades. During the Vietnam War, he was shot down on August 26, 1967, he suffered severe injuries upon ejection and became a prisoner of war. Throughout his captivity, Day's physical condition deteriorated, and he endured infections, injuries, and weight loss. Despite his suffering, he withheld information to protect his comrades. On March 14, 1973, he was released after five and a half years as a prisoner of war. Listen to his story, here...

George A. Davis Jr. was born on December 1, 1920, in Dublin, Texas. He he joined the US Army on March 21, 1942, at the onset of World War II. During an aerial mission over Europe on February 10, 1944, Davis displayed exceptional courage and skill in defending his bomber formation against enemy fighter attacks, successfully shooting down several enemy planes. Davis achieved seven aerial victories during 266 combat missions over a period of 19 months. After World War II, Davis he reenlisted with the Air Force during the Korean War and within a few months, he became the leading ace. On February 10, 1952, during aerial combat, Davis's plane endured a direct hit and spiraled out of control, crashing into a mountain about 30 miles south of the Yalu River. His body was claimed have been found but never returned home. He is credited with a total of 21 aerial victories, 7 in World War 2, and 14 in the Korean War. He is one of seven US military pilots to become an ace in two wars, and one of 31 US pilots to be credited with more than 20 victories. Listen to his story, here...

Second lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. was born on May 19, 1897, in Phoenix Arizona. He enlisted in the United States Army Signal Corps in May 1917 during World War I. Luke undertook numerous daring missions, successfully destroying enemy observation balloons and aircraft. His fearless and aggressive approach earned him the nickname, the "Arizona Balloon Buster." After successfully shooting down enemy balloons, Luke faced a severe injury inflicted by a single machine gun bullet to the chest. Despite his wound, he managed to make a landing in a field just west of the small village of Murvaux. He attempted to seek refuge but was found a few hundred yards away from his aircraft. Frank Luke, Jr. was credited with 18 confirmed aerial victories, by destroying 4 planes and 14 enemy observation balloons. Frank Luke, Jr. was just 21 years old at the time of his death. Listen to his story, here...

Second Lieutenant Ernest Childers was born on October 1, 1918, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He enlisted in the military on September 16, 1941, serving in the United States Army during World War II. On September 22, 1943, during his service in World War II, Childers demonstrated remarkable bravery and led his platoon in an assault against heavily fortified German positions. Despite sustaining two injuries, he pressed forward and single-handedly confronted and captured multiple enemy machine gun nests. By neutralizing these threats and taking prisoners, he enabled his unit to advance and gain a significant strategic advantage. His courageous actions earned him the Medal of Honor, making him the first Native American to receive the prestigious Medal. Apart from the Medal of Honor, Childers received other military awards and decorations, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Listen to his story, here...