It’s good there were witnesses to tell Frank Luke, Jr’s acts of heroism. Like so many before and after him he didn’t do it for the metal. He did it because it was his duty, for his fellow soldiers and for his country. So thankful for every courage man and woman who fought and fight for our nation. We owe them a debt we can never repay except to be good citizens and value our hard won freedoms.
Wow. The "balloon buster", Frank Luke Jr. was a hero for his brave actions. Singlehandedly taking out so many airplanes and hot air balloons before being severely wounded. He killed several of the enemy while landing his plane. His MOH was awarded posthumously. I find it amazing that he was able to be such a successful aviator just one short year following his enlistment.
Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday. God bless Mr. Luke and may God bless all who have served or currently serve this great nation.
He never gave up. He never surrendered. He died fighting. That's a man's man.
Tough as nails...Thank you Frank Luke Jr.
I had never heard of Lt. Luke!
Thank you for filling that large hole in my education Tara!
I am curious as to his burial site, if you have details. My uncle is buried in France, KIA 10/4/18, and I intend to visit his grave.
It’s good there were witnesses to tell Frank Luke, Jr’s acts of heroism. Like so many before and after him he didn’t do it for the metal. He did it because it was his duty, for his fellow soldiers and for his country. So thankful for every courage man and woman who fought and fight for our nation. We owe them a debt we can never repay except to be good citizens and value our hard won freedoms.
Great story Tara, I never heard of Frank Luke Jr. before or what he did during WW1. We need more stores of the heroes of the war to end all wars.
Yes, Frank Luke was the best. Rickenbacher the most famous, Luke was the Best.
Thank you Tara, you always show us what a true hero looks like.
Truly above and beyond the call of duty was he. RIP 🙏🏼 ✨️. As always thank you Tara for all you do.
Thank you, Tara.
RIP, Luke! Your story follows your deeds.
A great pilot who is also expert with a pistol is really something!
Wow. The "balloon buster", Frank Luke Jr. was a hero for his brave actions. Singlehandedly taking out so many airplanes and hot air balloons before being severely wounded. He killed several of the enemy while landing his plane. His MOH was awarded posthumously. I find it amazing that he was able to be such a successful aviator just one short year following his enlistment.
Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday. God bless Mr. Luke and may God bless all who have served or currently serve this great nation.
What a fighter. Thanks for another interesting MoH story, Tara.
Thank you, Tara, for bringing to light another forgotten American hero!
🇺🇸 I had not heard of Lt. Luke until now. Thanks for sharing his amazing story, TR! 🇺🇲