Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Congressional Medal of Honor Society The Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s membership comprises of those who wear the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military award for valor.

Mission Statement: The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor, inspiring America to live the values the medal represents, and supporting Recipients of the medal as they connect with communities across America. About The Society: Chartered by Congress in 1958, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's membership is comprised of those who we

ar the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military award for valor. As individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor Recipients are committed to serving our country in peace as they did in war by championing the values of courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship. That mission has become increasingly important as the number of living Medal of Honor Recipients continues to decrease. The nonprofit Society preserves their stories and shares their values through Outreach and Education initiatives and its Medal of Honor Museum. By serving, remembering, supporting, and honoring the sacrifice of the Recipients, by sharing the stories and values inherent in them, we understand the responsibility and potential within each one of us to impact the world. www.cmohs.org

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members ...
06/18/2026

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members whose acts of courage span generations of American service. The Medal awarded to Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps, was presented posthumously and accepted by his son, Tom Ripley.

On April 2, 1972, then-Captain Ripley was serving as Senior Marine Advisor to the 3rd Vietnamese Marine Battalion in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, as the North Vietnamese launched the massive Easter Offensive. The enemy's advance depended upon capturing the strategic D**g Ha Bridge, the only crossing capable of supporting heavy armored vehicles.

When he discovered that demolition charges had not been properly emplaced, Captain Ripley acted without hesitation. For more than three hours, while under intense enemy fire, he climbed beneath the bridge and hand-carried nearly 500 pounds of explosives across its steel girders. Battling exhaustion, blood loss, and enemy rounds, he repeatedly exposed himself to danger as he painstakingly placed charges at key structural points along the 600-foot span. After completing the task, Captain Ripley detonated the explosives, destroying the bridge and halting the North Vietnamese advance.

His extraordinary gallantry, selflessness, and unwavering devotion to duty played a decisive role in blunting one of the largest enemy offensives of the Vietnam War and reflected the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Armed Forces.

One Medal. Three stories of extraordinary valor. Honor never fades. With today's ceremony, there have now been 3,536 Recipients of our nation's highest award for valor in combat. Of the fewer than 4,000 ever awarded, just 65 are living today.

📷: Jacquelyn Martin / AP

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members ...
06/18/2026

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members whose acts of courage span generations of American service.

Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Ret.), was recognized for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty for his actions on October 2, 2012, while serving as a rifle platoon leader with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan.

On that day, then-Second Lieutenant Dockery and his platoon came under intense attack from Taliban fighters armed with machine guns, rocket-propelled gr***des, and assault rifles. Throughout four hours of relentless combat, Dockery repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to reinforce isolated Soldiers, lead assaults through enemy-held compounds, and rescue wounded comrades. He shielded a fellow Soldier from a gr***de blast, administered lifesaving aid under fire, and climbed onto a rooftop to mark friendly positions for helicopter support while drawing enemy fire upon himself. During the battle's final stages, he twice volunteered to remain behind and provide covering fire, refusing to leave the village until every wounded Soldier had been evacuated.

Over the course of the engagement, Major Dockery's unwavering courage, selflessness, and aggressive leadership proved decisive in repelling multiple enemy attacks and saving the lives of his fellow American and Afghan soldiers. His actions reflected the highest traditions of military heroism and the United States Army.

One Medal. Three stories of extraordinary valor. Honor never fades. With today's ceremony, there have now been 3,536 Recipients of our nation's highest award for valor in combat. Of the fewer than 4,000 ever awarded, just 65 are living today, Major Dockery being one of them.

📷: Jacquelyn Martin / AP

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members ...
06/18/2026

Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members whose acts of courage span generations of American service.

Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), was recognized for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on April 3, 1967, while serving as a platoon commander with the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, then-Captain Capers and his team came under a devastating enemy ambush. Despite sustaining multiple severe wounds, he repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire to direct his Marines and coordinate supporting fires. Refusing evacuation, Major Capers continued to lead the fight and ensured the recovery of his wounded teammates. Even after the battle, he insisted that no one be left behind, remaining committed to the recovery of his Marines and his military working dog. His extraordinary leadership, courage, and devotion to his men saved the lives of his team and reflected the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Armed Forces.

One Medal. Three stories of extraordinary valor. With today’s ceremony, there have now been 3,536 Recipients of our nation’s highest award for valor in combat. Of those fewer than 4,000 ever awarded, just 65 are living today, Major Capers now being one of them.

📷: Jacquelyn Martin / AP

Today, June 18, 2026, the President of the United States will award the Medal of Honor to three American warriors whose ...
06/18/2026

Today, June 18, 2026, the President of the United States will award the Medal of Honor to three American warriors whose actions reflect the very highest ideals of courage and selfless service.

🇺🇸 Major James Capers Jr. – U.S. Marine Corps (Vietnam War, Ret.): Then-Second Lieutenant, who led his reconnaissance team through a devastating ambush in 1967, repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, calling supporting fires onto his own position, and refusing evacuation until every Marine under his command was accounted for.

🇺🇸 Colonel John W. Ripley – U.S. Marine Corps (Vietnam War, posthumous): Then-Captain, who during the Easter Offensive in 1972 spent more than three hours suspended beneath the D**g Ha Bridge under enemy fire, emplacing explosives that halted a massive North Vietnamese advance and saved countless lives.

🇺🇸 Major Nicholas Dockery – U.S. Army (Afghanistan War, Ret.): Then-Second Lieutenant, who in 2012 led repeated counterattacks against a numerically superior enemy, shielded a fellow Soldier from a gr***de blast with his own body, and rescued a wounded noncommissioned officer from enemy capture.

Their conflicts span generations - from Vietnam to Afghanistan - but honor never fades.

Today we recognize their gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. In the days ahead, we will share more about each of their actions and the enduring legacy they now join.

Tune in live to watch the ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r6c6McvHiE

Today, we honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and service of Colonel Gordon Roberts, one of only 63 living Medal ...
06/14/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and service of Colonel Gordon Roberts, one of only 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients. Please join us in wishing him a very happy birthday!

While serving as a rifleman during combat operations in the Vietnam War, then-Sergeant Roberts displayed extraordinary heroism. When his platoon was pinned down by intense enemy fire, Roberts sprang into action, charging towards the enemy bunker, firing as he ran. Roberts successfully silenced the two-man bunker and, without hesitation, continued his assault on a second and third bunker. Now cut off from his own platoon, Roberts attacked a fourth emplacement, fighting through a hail of fire to join an adjoining company that had also been pinned down. Despite the onslaught of hostile fire, Roberts continued to assist with the wounded before reuniting with his own unit. Roberts' gallant and selfless acts not only saved the lives of his fellow soldiers but also directly contributed to the defeat of enemy forces.

Share your gratitude for his service below, and remember that by supporting the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, you help preserve the legacy of heroes like Roberts and the fewer than 4,000 Medal of Honor Recipients who remind us that ordinary people are capable of accomplishing the extraordinary.

On this , we honor the flag that continues to quietly accompany so many of our nation’s defining moments. It stood besi...
06/14/2026

On this , we honor the flag that continues to quietly accompany so many of our nation’s defining moments. It stood beside young Americans answering the call to serve and being recognized for doing so. It has flown above acts of extraordinary courage, draped the caskets of heroes, and been placed into the hands of grieving families.

For generations, it has been present in moments of service, sacrifice, and remembrance to remind us of the country and ideals worth defending.

As Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient William Carney proudly exclaimed: "Boys, I only did my duty; the old flag never touched the ground!"

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On this day, we remember D-Day, June 6, 1944, when thousands of brave Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to b...
06/06/2026

On this day, we remember D-Day, June 6, 1944, when thousands of brave Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe from N**i occupation.

We pause to honor the extraordinary courage of those who ran toward danger, facing overwhelming odds in the name of freedom. Their sacrifice lives on in the world we are privileged to know today.

On that single day, over 4,000 Allied soldiers gave their lives. Their legacy is etched not only into the sands of Normandy but into the very soul of our shared history.

As Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower told the troops before the invasion:

“The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.”

Those words underscored the weight of the moment. The world watched with hope. Their courage would shape the future of freedom and democracy. Their actions would be remembered, judged, and honored by generations to come.

Between June 6–11, 1944, 10 Medals of Honor were awarded for extraordinary heroism during the Normandy invasion. Each one stands as a symbol of the countless others who willingly risked everything to defend liberty, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice and never left the shores where they landed.

We remember them all — with gratitude and an enduring commitment to honor their legacy.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Medal of Honor Recipient Peter Lemon, one of only 63 living Recipients whose life an...
06/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Medal of Honor Recipient Peter Lemon, one of only 63 living Recipients whose life and legacy continue to inspire generations.

During the Vietnam War, Lemon displayed extraordinary gallantry in the defense of Fire Support Base Illingworth against a numerically superior enemy force. After his machine gun malfunctioned, he used hand gr***des to eliminate enemy soldiers in his immediate vicinity, continuing to fight despite fragment wounds. He then carried a severely wounded comrade to an aid station before returning to his position, even as he sustained additional injuries. Recognizing that his sector was in danger of being overrun, he launched a fearless assault that drove back the enemy, suffering a third wound in the process. He later manned a machine gun from an exposed position until collapsing from wounds and exhaustion, and upon regaining consciousness, refused medical evacuation until those more seriously wounded had been treated.

Preserving stories like Sergeant Lemon’s is essential - not only to honor the sacrifices of those who have served, but to inspire future generations with enduring examples of courage, integrity, and selfless service.

Today, we honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and service of Robert O'Malley, one of only 63 living Medal of Hono...
06/03/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and service of Robert O'Malley, one of only 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients. Please join us in wishing him a very happy birthday!

During an assault against a strongly entrenched Viet Cong force, O'Malley displayed extraordinary gallantry when his unit came under intense fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, he single-handedly charged an enemy trench line, killing eight Viet Cong soldiers with his rifle and gr***des. He then led his squad to assist a heavily hit adjacent Marine unit, continuing to press the attack despite the heavy casualties.

O'Malley personally assisted in evacuating wounded Marines and, though wounded three times himself, steadfastly refused evacuation. He bravely led his besieged squad under fire to a helicopter for withdrawal, providing covering fire from an exposed position until all his wounded men were evacuated. Only then did he permit himself to be removed from the battlefield.

Share your gratitude for his service below, and remember that by supporting the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, you help preserve the legacy of heroes like O'Malley and the fewer than 4,000 Medal of Honor Recipients who remind us that ordinary people are capable of accomplishing the extraordinary.

It is with profound sadness that the Congressional Medal of Honor Society shares the passing of Medal of Honor Recipient...
06/01/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Congressional Medal of Honor Society shares the passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Bruce P. Crandall, U.S. Army (Ret.), who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. He passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2026, at the age of 93.

A legendary Army aviator, Colonel Crandall was awarded the Medal of Honor for repeatedly flying his UH-1 Huey helicopter into intense enemy fire on November 14, 1965, to deliver critical ammunition and evacuate wounded Soldiers. Completing 22 flights through relentless enemy fire, his actions saved countless lives and became one of the most celebrated acts of courage in Army aviation history.

With Colonel Crandall's passing, there are now 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients.

Please join us in extending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Crandall family.

To learn more about Colonel Crandall's remarkable life and legacy, visit: https://www.cmohs.org/news-events/press-releases/passingofbrucecrandall/

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