CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR

The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. And while over 150 years have passed since its inception, the meaning behind the Medal has never tarnished. Etched within are the very values that each Recipient displayed in the moments that mattered—bravery, courage, sacrifice, and integrity. A deep love of country and a desire to always do what is right.

A distinguished award presented only to the deserving, the Medal tells a story of its own.

Charles Roan, from Claude; fought with the Marine Corp in WWII, Pacific-Peleiu

Charles Roan, from Claude; fought with the Marine Corp in WWII, Pacific-Peleiu

Thomas E. Creek, from Amarillo; fought with the Marine Corp in Vietnam

Thomas E. Creek, from Amarillo; fought with the Marine Corp in Vietnam

Samuel Major Sampler, from Quannah; fought with the US Army in WWI, Germany

Samuel Major Sampler, from Quannah; fought with the US Army in WWI, Germany

Dwight W. Birdwell, born in Amarillo; fought with the US Army in Vietnam

Dwight W. Birdwell, born in Amarillo; fought with the US Army in Vietnam

John “Red” Morgan, from Vernon; fought in Germany with the Army Air Corp in WWII

John “Red” Morgan, from Vernon; fought in Germany with the Army Air Corp in WWII