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Charlie Kendall's avatar

Unassuming young man plucked from a small town in Indiana to do a big job on a world stage. And what a job he did!

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Melvin Biddle seems to be the epitome of any American fighting man. Accepting the responsibility given to him sweeping fear aside to protect his fellow soldiers.

Mr. Biddle was truly a hero and deserving of the MOH for his brave actions and determination. Thank you Tara.

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

Betsy Tara Ross courage is not the absence of fear, but the perseverance through it to achieve a greater goal. He exemplifies that. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Bob Hall's avatar

A great MOH winner for His heroism,but even a great person for His humanitarian beliefs in not shooting a defenseless kid🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Carl Wetzel's avatar

Another hero who just did his job, except that he did so much more… is it adrenaline, sharpening of the senses, or just plain old determination. For days he performed above expectations , so-yes- he was a hero and saved many of his friends lives by performing as he did.

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BJ Jackson's avatar

My fathers era. Greatest generation.

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Jim's avatar

Uncommon Valor Most definitely!

RIP Soldier.

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Mark E Johnson's avatar

It seems uncommon that a CMH recipient would ever claim he had done anything out of the ordinary. This seems the thread that holds them together. Uncommon valor, willingness to fight through the fear and save/protect his fellows in the face of grave danger. Thanks, Pfc Biddle!

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Owen Perez's avatar

Well done, sir.

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Ermal Neil Summers's avatar

“I'm not a hero, not at all,” Oh yes you were, Melvin.

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Dominick Caridi's avatar

HUZZAH HERO!!! 🇺🇸

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Charles Baesler's avatar

I can't express in adequate words how impressed I am with this young mans actions during this battle.

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John J. Crawford's avatar

These Medal of Honor are so great. They help us to know what our ancestors did before us to secure the nation that we have today. What is even better, though, is that your writing style, Tara, really puts us there and even helps us understand what they are thinking and feeling at those crucial moments.

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Gregory Keller ⁷'s avatar

What a wonderful story of heroism. Thank you Tara

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Patty's avatar

The Metal of Honor recipients never seem like the type to perform with such courage. They are never looking for honor or feel self important. They are motivated by feeling of duty and love of country and for their fellow Americans. Melvin Biddle is another good example of what made up the greatest generation.

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Samuel Vanderburg's avatar

“I'm not a hero, not at all,” he said. Although he saw what he was doing as his job, few others could have completed it as well as he did. The 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment produced some marvelously well trained soldiers who were more than ready for the task. Add to that his Hoosier background and Pfc. Melvin Biddle was one of America's finest! Thank you for sharing his story, Tara Ross! These need to be remembered! A great American should never be forgotten!

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