#medal of honor

Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Hawai‘i soldier, Pvt. Bruno Orig

A Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously to Hawai’i native Private Bruno Raymond Abing Orig, US Army during a ceremony at the White House on Friday.

Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Seventy-six years after valiant service during the Pearl Harbor attack, the remains of Seaman 1st Class James Ward were identified and he will be reburied with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Biden awards Medal of Honor to two Vietnam War soldiers from Hawaiʻi

President Joe Biden today, awarded the Medal of Honor to two U.S. Army soldiers from Hawai‘i, Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro (posthumous) and Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii.

Critical Milestone for Bill to Honor WWII Filipino Veterans

The bill, HR2737, recently crossed a critical milestone and, after decades of attempted recognition for Filipino World War II veterans, Rep. Gabbard said the bill is “closer to passage than ever before.”

Gabbard to Honor Hawai‘i Medal of Honor Recipient

US Representative Tulsi Gabbard will honor Hawaiʻi’s only living Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Allan Kellogg Jr. of Kailua, in a ceremony tonight.

Kaho’ohanohano to Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor

Pfc. Kahoohanohano is being honored posthumously with the Medal of Honor during a May 2, 2011 ceremony.