John Patterson at the Wilderness
This page recounts the brave actions of Medal of Honor recipient John Patterson during the Battle of the Wilderness.
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor, created during the Civil War, is the United States’ highest military decoration for acts of valor in combat.
Behind the Scenes: Capturing the Stories of Three Modern Medal of Honor Recipients
Take a peek behind the scenes with the historians, filmmakers, photographers, designers and editors who helped make these the Brothers In Valor...
Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris Visits Morris Island
Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Melvin Morris visits Fort Wagner battlefield and reflects on his connection to the first African American soldier...
Medal of Honor Recipient Britt Slabinski Visits Fredericksburg
War on Terror Medal of Honor recipient Britt Slabinski reflects on the universal connection between soldiers, regardless of the war in which they...
Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams Visits Gettysburg
World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams reflects on the sense of duty felt by soldiers, whether during the Civil War or in the...
Brothers In Valor Trailer
Preview three stories of Medal of Honor bravery from the Civil War as told by living recipients, each captured in breathtaking video footage as part...
Stand on the Slaughter Pen Farm with Medal of Honor Recipient Britt Slabinski
Visit the Slaughter Pen Farm at Fredericksburg with Medal of Honor recipient Britt Slabinski to explore the brotherhood among soldiers.
Travel to Morris Island with Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris
Visit Morris Island, scene of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry’s dramatic assault on Fort Wagner, with Medal of Honor recipient Melvin Morris.
Walk Gettysburg with Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams
Visit Gettysburg with a decorated veteran and learn how his combat on Iwo Jima benefitted from the experience of Civil War soldiers.
Joseph H. De Castro
Joseph H. De Castro made history as the first Hispanic to earn the Medal of Honor— the United States’ highest military decoration for valor in combat...