Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Frederick F. Henry
September 01, 2025
September 01, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Frederick F. Henry
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During the early days of the Korean War, Army Capt. Frederick Funston Henry chose to take the brunt of an enemy attack alone so the rest of his platoon could survive. For his gallant actions and self-sacrifice, Henry received a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Henry was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Via . . .
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Capt. Frederick F. Henry
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During the early days of the Korean War, Army Capt. Frederick Funston Henry chose to take the brunt of an enemy attack alone so the rest of his platoon could survive. For his gallant actions and self-sacrifice, Henry received a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Henry was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Via . . .