“I'm not a hero, not at all,” he said in 1999. “When the Army put me out front, they put the responsibility on me, and you think about that responsibility instead of the fear.”
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
“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!
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!
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.
Betsy Tara Ross courage is not the absence of fear, but the perseverance through it to achieve a greater goal. He exemplifies that. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A great MOH winner for His heroism,but even a great person for His humanitarian beliefs in not shooting a defenseless kid🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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.
My fathers era. Greatest generation.
Uncommon Valor Most definitely!
RIP Soldier.
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!
Well done, sir.
“I'm not a hero, not at all,” Oh yes you were, Melvin.
HUZZAH HERO!!! 🇺🇸
I can't express in adequate words how impressed I am with this young mans actions during this battle.
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.
What a wonderful story of heroism. Thank you Tara
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.
“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!