#medal of honor
Flags to be lowered June 24-26 in honor of John Henry Felix
Born and raised in Honolulu, John Henry Felix dedicated his life to advancing the common good. His roles spanned Chair Emeritus of the Hawai‘i Red Cross, founder of multiple Red Cross Societies in the Pacific, field delegate in international relief efforts across Southeast Asia and Africa, Chair of the American Red Cross International Committee, and distinguished leader in the Boy Scouts of America and March of Dimes.
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.”
