Robert Maxwell was among the best. It is a miracle that he survived the blast from the grenade. Such selfless actions are common traits of the Medal of Honor recipients. It was fortunate his commander had not left yet. Who knows if Maxwell would have made it out without his help.
Mr. Maxwell was a great of the greatest generation. He made a difference saving the men around him. Then to be the oldest MoH recipient at his death. Long live his memory. Thanks Tara. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
Robert Maxwell, another MOH honoree who was just doing his job and upon jumping on a grenade and saving other American lives accomplished the only alternative he had. As a non combatant Mr. Maxwell was a hero for his brave actions. Thank you Tara.
“It’s not the case that I was brave or a hero or anything like that,” Maxwell said of his Medal, “because I just did what the only alternative was at the time. And there was nothing else to do.”
🇺🇲 A Bronze Star, 2 Silver Stars, and the Medal of Honor, in a non-combat role? I think that would qualify as a hero, and the men you saved, and their families would agree.
Maxwell was crazy brave, jumping on a grenade knowing he was going to die but he would save the lives of others. The fact that he lived is amazing, his men left him for dead (who wouldn't) image he surprise of his platton leader when Maxwell came crawling in!! What a brave and humble man!!
Robert Maxwell was among the best. It is a miracle that he survived the blast from the grenade. Such selfless actions are common traits of the Medal of Honor recipients. It was fortunate his commander had not left yet. Who knows if Maxwell would have made it out without his help.
Heroes = the folks that take action when, "...there was nothing else to do.” Thank you, Tara Ross, for keeping the memory of Robert Maxwell alive.
Mr. Maxwell was a great of the greatest generation. He made a difference saving the men around him. Then to be the oldest MoH recipient at his death. Long live his memory. Thanks Tara. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
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Great story. The war brought out the best of the best. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Robert Maxwell, another MOH honoree who was just doing his job and upon jumping on a grenade and saving other American lives accomplished the only alternative he had. As a non combatant Mr. Maxwell was a hero for his brave actions. Thank you Tara.
“It’s not the case that I was brave or a hero or anything like that,” Maxwell said of his Medal, “because I just did what the only alternative was at the time. And there was nothing else to do.”
True Heroes!
🇺🇲 A Bronze Star, 2 Silver Stars, and the Medal of Honor, in a non-combat role? I think that would qualify as a hero, and the men you saved, and their families would agree.
R.I.P., Mr. Maxwell.🇺🇸
Thanks TR!
Thank you, Tara.
Exactly Right Tara,Rest in Peace Soldier ! Thank you for your Service Sir.🫡🫡🫡
Maxwell was crazy brave, jumping on a grenade knowing he was going to die but he would save the lives of others. The fact that he lived is amazing, his men left him for dead (who wouldn't) image he surprise of his platton leader when Maxwell came crawling in!! What a brave and humble man!!
Thank you Robert Maxwell for your courage and bravery. That was some quick thinking to grab that blanket saving your men while protecting yourself.
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Wow! What a tremendous story of courage and resolve! Thank you for sharing this important American memory of Maxwell. Truly a genuine hero!