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Many of the HERO STORIES, history, citations and other information detailed in this website are, at least for now, available in PRINT or DIGITAL format from AMAZON.COM. The below comprise the nearly 4-dozen  "Home Of Heroes" books currently available.

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Medal of Honor Books

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This series of books contains the citations for ALL Medals of Honor awarded to that branch of service, with brief biographical data and photos of many of the recipients. Some of them also include citations for other awards, analysis of awards, data tables and analysis and more. These are LARGE volumes, each 8 1/2" x 11" and more than 500 pages each. Click on a book to find it on Amazon.com where you can find more details on what is contained in each book, as well as to get a free preview. Each volume is $24.95.

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

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NAVY    -  MARINES   -  AIR FORCE   - ARMY O.E.F.  - ARMY O.I.F.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank, unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES
With the 5 Medal of Honor volumes above, these compilations comprise a virtual 28-volume ENCYCLOPEDIA of decorated American heroes(15,000 pages)  with award citations, history, tables & analysis, and detailed indexes of ACEs, FLAG OFFICERS, and more. (Click on any book to see it in Amazon.com - $24.95 Each Volume)

United States Army Heroes

Distinguished Service Cross

 Distinguished Service Medals
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1873 - 1941 Korea Vietnam 1862 - 1960 RVN - Present

United States Navy Heroes
Navy Cross Silver Star Navy Corpsmen
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1915 - 1941 WWII Korea - Present WWII

United States Marine Corps Heroes
Navy Cross Silver Star
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1915 - WWII Korea - Present 1900 - 1941 WWII 1947 - Korea Vietnam - Present

WINGS OF VALOR
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The Defining Generation
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Recipients Of The

Navy Cross

(This listing is as complete as we are able to provide from numerous resources, however it is possible that a few recipients may not be listed.  You can verify if someone received the Navy Cross from this list, but absence of a name should NOT be construed to definitively negate a veteran's claim to this award.)

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1st Haitian Campaign (1915 - 1917)
Name

Rank

Branch

Date of Action
Cole, Eli K. Colonel USMC

Aug 4, 1915 - 1917

On August 4, 1915 Colonel Cole landed in Haiti with the 2nd Regiment, US Marines to establish order following a coup earlier in the year that had led to unrest, chaos and murder. In 1917 he assumed command of the 1st Provisional Brigade comprising all Marine forces in Haiti, commanding the American forces in their efforts to restore order until his return home in November 1917.  In 1920 he was awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership of US Marines in Haiti during this critical period.
Five Medals of Honor were awarded during the period to:

 

 
Diplomatic Service (1916 - 1917)
Name

Rank

Branch

Date of Action
Breckenridge, James C. Lieutenant Colonel USMC

Apr 1916 - Aug 1917

 

 
Dominican Campaign (1916 - 1918)
Name

Rank

Branch

Date of Action
Pendleton, Joseph H. Brigadier General USMC Jun 18 - Dec 31, 1916

On June 18, 1916 the Fourth Marine Regiment landed at Monte Cristi under the command of Colonel Joseph Pendleton, who assumed command of all Naval forces ashore in Santo Domingo the following day. By June 27 the forces under his personal leadership had engaged and defeated enemy forces at Las Trencheras and Dona Antonia. On July 3 the rebel forces again attacked, this time on the road to Guayacanas. Again Colonel Pendleton led his men in repulsing the attack. On August 29 Colonel Pendleton was promoted to Brigadier General. From October 29, 1916 until November 29, 1917 he served as acting military governor of Santo Domingo, and thereafter as Military Governor until October 21, 1918. For his participation in engagements with the enemy at Las Trencheras, Dona Antonia, and Guayacanes, as well as his subsequent service as Military Governor, General Pendleton (for whom Camp Pendleton is named), was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal.

Four others were also awarded Navy Crosses for action in the Dominican Republic during the period.
Glenn, Chase W. Lieutenant (MC) USN (circa) 1916-1918
Kilgore, William J., Jr. Pharmacist's Mate First Class USN (circa) 1916-1918
Schovan, Arnold A. 
  aka: J. Harold Arnold		 Drummer USMC Dec 1, 1916
Shinn, Herbert L. Lieutenant (MC) USN Aug 15, 1918
Three Medals of Honor were awarded during the Period to:

Glowin, Joseph A.   -   Winans, Roswell   -   Williams, Ernest C.

 

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