8 Bullets Thomas A. Baker was born and raised in Troy, New York before joining the 105th Infantry Regiment and kicked serious ass in the Battle of Saipan against the Japanese in World War ll. Being awarded the Medal of Honor, this man 's career was like an anthology of heroic and daring stories stacked on top of each other. During the Battle of Saipan he went ahead of his company alone with a bazooka in hand and decided to take on a Japanese encampment. His friends probably thought he was a dead man but amazingly, he not only survived but also came back with a demolished enemy emplacement behind him. This allowed his company to continue the assault where he again, facing all odds charged 2 strong holds against a dozen men and eventually, killed them all as well. Eventually though he was wounded badly from a Japanese attack consisting of 3000-5000 men and had to be dragged 50 yards away. After many attempts by his fellow soldiers to assist him he denied their help and said he would rather die than risk the lives of more men. Under his orders he was placed against a small tree and given a 1911 pistol with only 8 bullets left in its magazine. Denying more offers for help, he was last seen sitting by a tree, …show more content…
As the Nazi war machine spread like a cancer across Europe the Nazi 's began a massive invasion against Russia. The Germans were ordered to seize a bombed out building near the Volga River which only held around two dozen Russian defenders. The Germans had much more people, and tanks and flamethrowers, walk in the park right? Well maybe, if said park was on fire and defended by soldiers who 's orders were strictly "not one step back". Yakov Pavlov was the commanding officer of this small group of men and not even in the least deterred by the sheer odds against them set up 4 layers of barbed wire, a mine field and machine gun placements in every window
After telling their troops to fall back the union sharpshooter’s spotted them and shot off Mini balls. As the generals took off, Polk seemed to drag behind for an unknown reason, some say he was praying. During this time two more shots were fired, one striking polk and practically “splitting him in half.” The generals rushed to get him help, but it was to late, Polk was dead
Having been awarded over thirty combat awards Murphy is a great example of American patriotism. While his medals are too many to list individually, some of his more distinguished awards included three Purple Hearts, the Congressional Medal of Honor, and the Medal for Valor. The American patriot defended his country’s pride and honor killing over 50 Germans and ordering artillery attacks on many more. Murphy’s men in shock explained, “It was the greatest display of guts and courage I have ever seen” (Audie Murphy Biography). Murphy was asked to stop fighting while he encountered a leg injury, malaria, and gangrene; Audie refused to stop battling for his beloved country.
Elias Adams lived 89 years. In those years he served his country, crossed the plains. Elias Adams was an accomplished man, a father, a husband, and a friend. He was brave in the way he served, and protected what he loved. He was dedicated in the way he lived, and loved.
A soldier protested “General the Corps commander ought not to risk his life in that way,” and Hancock replied “There are times where a Corps commander’s life does not matter.” It was at this battle that Hancock’s friend Lewis Armistead was mortally wounded and died two days later. Being wounded himself, Hancock was unable to visit his dying friend. Hancock was wounded himself during the battle when a bullet struck his saddle and debris punctured his leg. Being an inspiration to all of his troops throughout the three day battle Hancock was given a letter of recognition from
This act of heroism showed he was caring and courageous. Archie Biggers showed courage as he continued to fight the enemy while he was wounded. According to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor “2nd Lieutenant Biggers was wounded when his platoon came under intense fire. Despite his wound, he led an assault against enemy position, forcing them to abandon that position.”
Tim O’Brien views heroism much differently than most. His comrades in Vietnam may base a hero upon his accomplishments in war; however, O’Brien’s version of a hero comes in the most casual aspect. O’Brien’s message on heroism communicates the simplicity of wisdom through the rhetorical elements of diction, tone, and ethos. In O’Brien’s acceptance speech, he uses effective diction to describe his hero, Elroy Birdall.
Also, “Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, America's second ranking ace in World War One, Frank Luke epitomized the reckless, undisciplined, loner image of a fighter pilot. He went after the toughest targets, heavily defended German observation balloons.”
He came back with 6 Japanese prisoners the officer in charge said good job but don’t walk away again. Later that night he went back out with some ammo. in his pocket and came back with 12 prisoners this time. The officer in charge wonder how he was getting all these prisoners.(PBS)The answer is simple Guy Gabaldon who at 18 year of age captured over 1,000 Japanese soldiers because he was bluffing. He would find out where they were hiding and say things like “we have bombs surrounding you either come out of we will blow you
Moreover, The Telegraph informs us that approximately 600 U.S. soliders die from their military feats every year, averaging out at approximately two every day. Comparatively, Journeyman Editor YahwehSaves informs us that relatively 1,910,162 Purple Hearts have been awarded as of June 5, 2010. By putting himself among the ranks of these devoted soldiers, Fields belittles the soldiers and the soldiers' families dedication and contribution to our country and diminishes the virtue of our nation as a
Although in the Pacific battlefield Desmond dawes has never been any record honor kill the enemy, but without any weapon in the battle of multiple rescue of the injured, make many
A Japanese ship found him and brought him to a prison camp. He then went to a Prisoner of War (POW) camp. In both places, he was abused. A man who the POWs called The Bird abused him the most. Then he was rescued by America.
The soldiers had only one choice, move the rest of the prisoners. Bozenka
Soon after America won the war, the POW’s were sent home. After being hospitalized for a period of time he immediately was questioned; people wanting to know what kind of life it was for him for two painful years. One of the questions asked him to summarize what he endured. The survivor plainly responded, “ ‘If I knew I had to go through that again.’ ” he finally said, “ ‘I’d kill myself” (328).
And once he lost his “only” weapon, to him the fight was already over. In his mind, he had already lost. Second of all, there was more pressure on him since he didn’t only have to protect himself and his friends who had the same potential to protect themselves. He had to protect a park ranger, and a whole family- everyone else who couldn’t really have done anything even if they tried. He needed to protect everyone else who were inexperienced and didn’t even think that this situation could possibly happen in real life.