Photo of medal of honor recipient james livingston james livingstone see more. Swenson was nominated for his actions as an embedded trainer in the battle of ganjgal near the afghanistanpakistan border on 8 september 2009. View all digital collections for medal of honor recipients listed alphabetically. Bestowed by congress, the award recognizes valor in action against an enemy force. General livingston is also a qualified military parachutist. Sergeant johnson was born at pocatello on january 1, 1926. Marine corps university research marine corps history. James leroy bondsteel july 18, 1947 april 9, 1987 was a united states army soldier who served during the vietnam war, where he earned the medal of honor. Medal of honor citation for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as commanding officer, company e, second battalion, fourth marines, ninth marine amphibious brigade in action against enemy forces in the republic of vietnam. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of. Livingston left the intense threeday clash in vietnam only after his own men and casualties had evacuated the battlefield. Although sergeant johnson was serving with a provisional company of the 7th marine regiment where by his actions was presented the medal of honor, his regular outfit was the 11th marines, the same regiment his father had served in during world war i. For outstanding heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty as executive officer of a marine fighting squadron, at guadalcanal, solomon islands.
Jack jacobs james livingston lewis millett raymond g. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as. Hall of honor medal of honor recipient general james e. Livingston, a medal of honor recipient, retired on 1 september 1995, following over 33 continuous years on.
After his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and 3 other noncommissioned officers had become casualties, cpl. Jan 12, 2016 major general james everett livingston born january 12, 1940 is a retired united states marine corps general. Although schubert writes about black soldiers and jordan writes about marines, all these fighting men had the medal in common, and the accounts of their valor are equally compelling. His medal of honor citation relates how the marine. Medal of honor commemorative 150th anniversary edition by.
Livingstons official citation reads in part that he shouted words of. Medal of honor in one ferocious battle after another, without a moments rest between the defense of a key bridge and an assault on an enemyheld village, echo company had. A posthumous special medal for heroism, never before given and never to be given again, was authorized by congress and awarded by the president 18 jan 1961. James livingston, a medal of honor recipient, resigned from the board of the foundation thats trying to raise money to build a national medal of honor museum near. Fearlessly leading 7 men, he charged with great daring a machinegun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. Johnson was serving with a provisional company of the 7th marine regiment where by his actions was presented the medal of honor, his regular outfit was the 11th marines, the same regiment his father had served in during world war i. Livingston interview in one ferocious battle after another, without a moments rest between the defense of a key bridge and an assault on an enemyheld village, echo company had lost almost twothirds of. Company e, 2d battalion, 4th marines, where he earned the medal of honor. Medal of honor book united states of america medal of. Livingston received the medal of honor for his extreme courage and daring leadership under fire in. The clothbound book fits into an elegant clothbound slipcase embedded with a commemorative medallion that was struck for this occasion and has been embossed and debossed on both sides. And if you read the book about the magnificent bastards, thats the little center story of. Witnesses say the 28yearold was still firing his weapon at the enemy when two fellow marines carried him out.
It is an excellent book on leadership that uses his. The book is a compilation of citations and statistics for those who have earned the us congressional medal of honor. Nov 11, 2016 blackhawks hall of honor commemorates our nations greatest warriors who have served with the highest distinction and have acted selflessly and tirelessly in a never ending fight to preserve. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the. Veterans history project of the library of congress. Civil war medal of honor winners list medal of honor names includes names medal of honor winners citation american civil war citations date dates each recipient winner act acts medals of honor names. Major general james everett livingston born january 12, 1940 is a retired united states marine corps major general.
Livingstons awards include the medal of honor, the silver star and the bronze star. Nov 10, 2010 new addition to the commandant of themarine reading list, 2011major general james e. Medal of honor museum foundation ceo switch prompts medal. May 02, 2019 the idea for the gainesville host city program was organically born at the 2000 national medal of honor convention in denver, colorado. It is such a great honor to have these gentlemen and ladies educate us on their experiences during combat. Livingston center, a medal of honor recipient, takes a picture with sgt. His last assignment was the commanding general of marine forces reserve in new orleans, louisiana. All posts must include a medal of honor citation from any conflict after 1861 or an open discussion on individual medal of honor recipients, battles, and wars in which the moh was awarded. Captain james livingston personally led a marine assault against a heavily defended enemy on may 1, 1968, overrunning their positions in dai do, vietnam.
Since 1861, the medal of honor has been awarded to more than 3,000 members of the military. Medal of honor commemorative 150th anniversary edition. Oct 06, 2011 dustoff helicopter pilot patrick brady made multiple evacuations of wounded soldiers in bad weather and intense fire near chu lai, south vietnam, on january 6, 1968. He was awarded the united states highest military decorationthe medal of honorfor heroic actions in 1968 during the vietnam war. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as commanding officer, company e. James livingston and how he earned the medal of honor. Jan 11, 2019 on this day in medal of honor history. Heaton, and annemarie lewis is more than the story of maj.
Congress wished to confer the medal of honor but was blocked by the stringent requirements which required heroism performed under fire. Annemarie lewis chronicles the life and military career of the retired general, veteran of the vietnam war, and medal of honor recipient. For information on medal of honor recipients visit the congressional medal of honor society. Stone, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Swenson received the medal of honor from president barack obama on 15 october 20. Official citation the president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to captain william d. Marine corps, company e, 2d battalion, 4th marines, 9th marine amphibious brigade. Engaging in almost daily combat with the enemy from october 9 to november 19, 1942, captain foss personally. Navy commendation medal combat action ribbon with gold star the vietnam cross of gallantry with gold star.
Marine medals marine medals capt james e livingston. Find recipients of the purple heart, medal of honor, and other military medals in our database of u. Dustoff helicopter pilot patrick brady made multiple evacuations of wounded soldiers in bad weather and intense fire near chu lai, south vietnam, on january 6. He is reported to have repeatedly entered the kill zone in order to rescue wounded american and afghan soldiers, much like his fellow serviceman. In this heroic feat the machinegun nest was taken, together with 4. James livingston, medal of honor, vietnam war youtube. No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to the medal of honor.
Maj gen livingston and 29 other moh recipirnts honored at mlb all star game aired on july 17, 2018. Medal of honor citations are peppered with terms like gallantry and intrepidity, and descriptions of action above and beyond the. Medal of honor in one ferocious battle after another, without a moments rest between the defense of a key bridge and an assault on an enemyheld village, echo company had lost almost twothirds of its marines. The idea for the gainesville host city program was organically born at the 2000 national medal of honor convention in denver, colorado. Donald doc ballard, a former navy corpsman, was asked what he wanted on his page in the medal of honor. Harris photo above and citation language below from book. Livingston received the congressional medal of honor for his role as an infantry company commander at dai do, vietnam, during a threeday grinding battle of attrition in which the 2nd battalion, 4th marine regiment, numbering only 800 men, victoriously battled 10,000 or more nva. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the village. The history of the third infantry division in world war ii.
Medal of honor citations are peppered with terms like gallantry and intrepidity, and descriptions of action above and beyond the call of duty. Engaging vastly superior forces of enemy bombers and warships on 9 and 12 december, captain elrod shot. He was awarded the united states highest military decoration the medal of honor for heroic actions in 1968 during the vietnam war. The president, in the name of congress, has awarded more than 3,400 medals of honor to our nations bravest soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen since the decorations creation in 1861. Livingston interview in one ferocious battle after another, without a moments rest between the defense of a key bridge and an assault on an enemyheld village, echo company had lost almost twothirds of its marines. When you look into his eyes and your hand is lost in his powerful grip, you will notice something hard to explain. Marine corps gazette written in a blunt and unyielding style that coauthors heaton and lewis wisely left unchanged, noble warrior. Tracking down false heroes medal of honor recipients go. And so he upgraded the citation to the medal of honor.
No gossip or tabloidesque material unless related to. When his platoon, holding a vital outpost position, was attacked by overwhelming chinese forces, 1st lt. The author had the great honor to meet this great man at a signing for the book, the gunny, written by john ligato, who tells the marines story. The trail of honor has been host to many veterans who have been medal of honor recipients, expows, navy cross recipient and surviving members of previous wars such as the, tuskegee airman wwii and pearl harbor wwii. Being recommended for the medal of honor in december 2009 by a battalion commander, the paperwork was lost, causing a significant delay in the nomination process. Harris, 01703032, company a, 756th tank battalion, for conspicuous gallantry and. Blackhawks hall of honor commemorates our nations greatest warriors who have served with the highest distinction and have acted selflessly and tirelessly in a never ending fight to preserve. Mays left, the squadron sergeant major of marine allweather fighter attack squadron 533, and lt. New addition to the commandant of themarine reading list, 2011major general james e.
Army human resources command, awards and decorations branch usarmy. Livingston maneuvered his men to assault positions across 500 meters of dangerous open rice paddy while under intense enemy fire. He is a member of the council on foreign relations and is a director of the medal of honor foundation. Tracking down false heroes medal of honor recipients go after impostors the tale of fred renz is truly aweinspiring a fighter pilot in the korean war, he swooped into enemy territory under. Major general james everett livingston born january 12, 1940 is a retired united states marine corps general.
Upon completion of initial training at fort bliss, texas, he was assigned as an. It is an excellent book on leadership that uses his story to convey the lessons. Murphy commanded company b, which was attacked by 6 tanks and waves of infantry. Portraits of valor beyond the call of duty has been published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the medal. James livingston was in the faraway fields of vietnam in a landscape on edge. Washington ap the 16th medal of honor of the vietnam war was awarded thursday to an army sergeant who died while charging a communist machine gun position. Civil war medal of honor winners list medal of honor names. Patrick brady, medal of honor, vietnam war youtube. Stone stood erect and exposed to the terrific enemy fire calmly directed his men in.
Fritz army, vietnam during 2019, freedoms foundation and the friends of the medal of honor grove are paying tribute to the living recipients of the medal of honor on the anniversary of the actions for which they earned the nations highest award for valor. His medal of honor, awarded in november 1973, was the last presented by president richard nixon. Murphy ordered his men to withdraw to prepared positions in a woods, while he remained forward at his command post and continued to give fire directions to the artillery by telephone. He was awarded the united states highest military decorationthe medal of honorfor heroic actions in.
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