Garlin M. Conner was born on June 2, 1919, and raised in rural Clinton County, Kentucky. With the nearest high school almost 15 miles away, Conner’s formal education ended in eighth grade. He spent his teenage years working on his family’s farm and served in the...
Sgt. Kyle Jerome White joined the Army in 2006, from Washington State. He attended basic training, advanced individual training, and U.S. Army Airborne School consecutively, at Fort Benning, Ga., before being assigned to the 2-503rd, at Camp Ederle, Italy, from 2006...
Medal of Honor recipient Joe R. Baldonado was born in Colorado, Aug. 28, 1930. He joined the U.S. Army as a light weapons infantryman (parachutist) during the Korean War. Baldonado distinguished himself on Nov. 25, 1950, while serving as a machine-gunner in the...
Medal of Honor recipient Pedro Cano was born in La Morita, Mexico, June 19, 1920. He joined the U.S. Army in 1944, during World War II. Cano is being recognized for his valorous actions in the months-long battle of Hurtgen Forest. He was advancing with his company...
Utah American Legion Honor Guard service for Korean War Veteran Hunt performed on August 7, 2018. This song was posted in the veteran’s program. If You’re Reading This If you’re reading this My Momma’s sittin’ there Looks like I only got...
Specialist Smith was seriously wounded in action on 21 October 1966 while serving with the B Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. His gallantry earned him the Silver star. His Silver star citation reads: “On that date,...
