Most Badass Medal of Honor Recipients of All Time
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- The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest and most-prestigious personal military decoration that may be awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor, and in today's most epic video we are counting down the most badass Medal of Honor recipients in history! Check out the bravest of the brave in our new amazing video!
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Roy benivedez story is so much more miraculous than told here. He flew in with nothing but a knife and rescued all the men in 6 hours all alone. It's a miracle story and the inspiration for Rambo! He entered the special forces after stepping on a land mine and being told he'd never walk again. The guy is a beast.
Ok thanx for the info
yea hey you can watch the simple history version I like it more
@@thatrandomscripter4057 that's exactly the video I had in mind. It's a great video does the story really well.
Should have been number one
Ft. Hood should be renamed after Tango Mike Mike.
what about Desmond Doss the medic that saves over 200 lives and never killed or even picked up a gun.
Yeah man, he should have been on the first place
A true pacifist
That’s not badass. That’s greatest of all time.
honestly, watching hacksaw ridge, and just reading about desmond, thats worth more than just a medal of honor
@Asserting Word yea well, he saved lives, both american and japanese
Every MOH recipient is a badass..
Exactly
Agree with you besides the ones that were awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Technically you would abbreviate it with MoH because the word “of” isn’t supposed to be capitalised.
Not the ones that slaughtered native women and children at the wounded knee massacre...
There is a Netflix series that remakes Medal of Honor fights also there is a Netflix movie called the outpost witch hight lights one
benevidez survived 37 bullet holes, 3 grenades and 9 stab wounds but died from a sugar cube in his coffee...
My best friend has 5 purple 💜 s and has diabetes he is 73
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@@oihilguest5902 I'm calling BS on this, unless you can provide his full name
lol bro nobody cares about your opinion enough to provide government documents to you. Grow up.
I was blown away by the fact that he died in 1929 and didnt receive recognition until 2003 and 2015 respectively. Instantly brought tears to my eyes he deserved recognition while he was alive!!
Sad af
Photo op for a politician.
I assure he is hardly the only person of color that has happened too. Sad.
Blacks didnt get medals. Often times if a black soldier did something incredible his white officer would get the credit. It is upsetting but not unusual. The world operated with serfs and slaves for 10,000 years and they never got the credit they earned.
@@MSNBCensorship BS
For the Custer story about capturing flags it is important to understand that capturing a units flag typically routed the entire unit because the flag was used to rally forces and organize the force for battle. So by capturing the flag, Custer essentially broke the enemy’s ability to put up organized resistance as a military unit.
Also he got shot in the face without caring
@@sidollasign4052 "Oh, you shot me in the face? I guess I'll return the favor!" (BLAM)
Crazy brave those Custers were.
I read a story that George would be in envy of Thomas because of his two MoHs for the rest of their lives up to Little Big Horn
Announcer: "Flag Captured!"
Announcer: "Game Over"
My grandpa was always proud that he served with Daniel Inouye, who fought in the 442nd combat unit in Europe during WWII. He'd been shot trying to take a village but still cleared out machine gun nests with grenades and a gun. He was priming another grenade when he lost an arm from a German grenade. He pried the live grenade from his mangled arm and threw it with his good one. He then continued trying to fight, but was shot again and blacked out. When he awoke, the medics at the field hospital didn't want to risk surgery, but he insisted on it anyway. He was so souped up on morphine that he underwent surgery without sedation. He survived and went on to become a senator for Hawaii.
I’m so glad your grandpa survived the unthinkable. Hope he’s still doing well 🙏🏻
@@legowarproductions7099 Thank you! Unfortunately, he died of cancer, but he died happy and surrounded by family and friends.
I was a bit disappointed that Daniel Inouye wasn't in this video. What a total badass and the epitome of an American Hero.
Bob Dole had nearly the same story of bravely fighting and being wounded. He didn't lose his arm, but he lost nearly all *use* of it. Was like that til he passed away recently.
Nano machines son.
Henry: Saves his entire regiment.
Military: Kicks him out and gets him arrested.
*and that’s how the mafia works!*
Sometimes when my mums not home I like to go to the backyard and bury myself and pretend I’m a carrot
@@ihsan7949 you're silly
@@ava198 thank you
@@ihsan7949 your welcome
My favorite medal of honor is the story of John Chapman.
Yeah he is one of my favourites too. Only recorded. Its sad that NWSC tried to block his recommendation.
Can't believe it wasn't on here
@@sdmqp1329 nope
Lt Mike Murphy's valour is also somewhat recorded
@@yashvardhanojha6796 wrong
Yeah same
No Mike Murphy? Lone survive? Man walked out into the dead open on a cliff to call for extraction so the rest of his men wouldn't die.
Dietz, Murphy, and Axelson were badasses.
rip murph axe and danny
William D Hawkins: *gets hit in the chest by a shrapnel*
Also William: ‘‘tis but a scratch”
I can’t believe they left out Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier the world has ever seen. He received every single award that was available at the time for his bravery.
Thank you that’s what I’m saying he’s literally #1 he took out a platoon by himself on top of a burning tank
Exactly
They literally have an entire other video about him
I love all these military stories
Wish we had more
@lukere Francis well I'm joining the service and I love my freedom so unfortunately wars and battle are the ways to get it
Same but the vs series is better
Yeah same
Me too
That guy who jumped over the grenade saving his mates reminds me of my great grandpa who was in Finnish Navy in WW2.
He also saved 7 of his fellow soldiers when grenade was thrown to the deck of their vessel. He was the only one who saw it and jumped straight in front of it and survived. He was so full of shrapnels that he was rushed into hospital as soon as possible and even there the surgeons couldn’t remove all of ’em but he lived. Eventually he died 3 months before I was born due the one of the remaining shrapnel finding it’s way into his heart.
May he rest in peace. Kiitos.
Legend
Real life gigachad right there
Mad respect
I met a Medal of Honor recipient. His name was woody and he went to my school. He was a marine in WW2 who was attacking iwo jima and his Blatton was sorounded but he took a flamethrower and attack several bunkers that were raining fire down on the American troops. In doing this he was able to safely get all the American troops safely onto the island
This man’s name is Hershey "Woody" Williams. He lives in West Virginia and is still alive as of 2021. He took out several Japanese bunkers with a flame thrower during the battle of Iwo Jima.
I’ve met one too, James C. McCloughan because he’s a fellow alumni of my college Olivet College and I was in the school marching band at the time and he was honored at homecoming in 2017 right after he was awarded the medal for his actions in Vietnam and I shook his hand thanking him for his service big time and I was in awe of this hero.
I met Woody at a Iwo Jima reunion back in 2007. Awesome man and still very sharp
@@bobkeller6332 not Hershey, it's Hershel Willams
I met him to and had the honor to be part of the crew who commissioned the navy ship named after him
Daniel Inouye. Cleared machine gun nests in WWII. Had his arm severed while trying to throw a grenade and pried it from his own dead hand and threw it with his other. Then continued to move forward and attack with one arm. After the war served in the US Senate for 49 years.
Thank you for this video! I’m honored that you included my grandfather amongst the brave Medal of Honor recipients. Thank you for continuing to preserve not only his legacy, but that of all the brave men and women that serve our country proudly.
Who was your grandpa?
@@legowarproductions7099 Roy P. Benavidez. Medal of Honor recipient.
@@matthewbenavidez6691 Wow
They show his speech in reception at Fort Leonard Wood.
Tu abuelo es una leyenda. RIP Raul Perez Benavidez 🇲🇽🇲🇽
I like how Benavidez was said to not have a weapon when he got onto the helicopter in the video specifically about him. But in this one he had a Rifle on his back lol I love you guys!
How about US marines in WW2 carrying Drangonov or the left handed rifles
Henry Johnson wasn't the first African American to win the Medal of Honor. It was during the Civil War by William H. Carney when he was seriously wounded protecting his regimental colors falling into enemy hands during the Battle of Fort Wagner. Which was a huge moment of pride in those days
See the movie Glory with Denzel. Story of the 5th Massachusetts Infantry and the battle of Ft Wagner.
You don't win the Medal of Honor, you EARN it!
Bob wagner, i thought it was the 54th Massachusetts, led by Col. Robert Shaw, at least thats what it said in our "smartbooks". I have only read the story, I haven't seen the movie. I think Mathew Brodrick played Shaw, my guess is that more than one CMH should have been given out that day!!!
“You are hero”
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"Boys I sure hate to leave you like this" last words of an absolute legend.
Respect goes out the seal in the beginning mortality wounded
ROY BENAVIDEZ, NOT BENITEZ!!! I met that man in San Antonio. He was humble, self-effacing and funny. His example of heroism and leadership were told and retold even when I was a young man, and I'm over 60 now.
MSgt John Chapman, US Air Force CCT, battle of Roberts Ridge... as an Airman myself, MSgt Chapman is all i can aspire to be in the sense of his determination and perseverance at the call to duty... his MOH is the first scenario where it was recorded and is available to watch on TH-cam... I recommend watching it to really get a grasp on how legendary he was
Infographics show: badass
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Why would they demonetize this?
@@Gen_66 pretty sure you can’t have bad words in title
@@verdansk badass is bad word??
@@Gen_66 In some sense 😂
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who's favorite is Gary Gordon and Randall Shugart
If U dont know them watch Black Hawk Down movie
They are one of my favourites
Desmond Doss: Heavy Breathing
What about John Chapman
Comrade stalin
Nice to meet you
When my dad was a drill Sargent he would tell recruits bed time stories about medal of honor winners. He got a citation, the good kind, for finding a new way to teach morals to recruits.
Thomas: *gets blasted*
Guy: dude what is that thing IN you face?
Thomas: “I got shot in the face. Don’t worry I’m OK.”
LOL.
These military stories are always awesome to watch. And they are testament to the courage, resilience, bravery and "never day die" attitude of United States soldiers. I'm not even from the USA (I'm from Australia) but it is impossible not to be in awe of the soldiers of the US military.
Indeed! Most in the Military, especially front line combatants, will tell you they don't do these selfless acts for God and Country... the4y are fighting for the guy on their Left and the guy on their Right. That's there Esprit de Corps instilled in myself as a U.S. Marine. The World shrinks down to that when the buyllets and shrapnel are flying. Love Australia!
Randy and Gordy , rip. Those dudes have been hero’s to me since I was a child
For some reason this showed up in my recommended feed and I am so glad I watched it.
Vernon Baker was my granddad, and growing up he didn't really talk about his life in the military much (other than when he showed me that badass blue medal, of course. Lol).
I've read about a couple of the other recipients in this video, but for the most part these stories and men are new to me. Very informative and well made 😁😁
Henry johnson also was awarded the french version of their highest military award. Two highest military honors from two countries. That should be noted too.
MSgt. Benavidez was an incredible soldier and human being...first learned of him during Basic, and couldn't believe my ears....he's a legend, was a complete beast and hero...Hooah 🤘🏻🇺🇸
These men deserve the utmost respect.
World War II. Audie Murphy received every military combat award for valor available from the U.S. Army, as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism
Yeah. Most decorated service member in WW2.
I'm surprised the MOH recipient who's actions were caught on satellite video didn't make this list. That video documented that guys superhuman and selfless actions and was incredibly sad at the same time
John chapman if I m not wrong
There was a airmen back in 2004 who saved not only his whole squad while trying to recover the body of a fallen seal in the afganistan mountains but also the entire rescue team that was sent to rescue him after his team managed to escape down the mountain. The where ambushed in the pitch black taking heavy fire from 2 bunkers filled with Taliban soilders in waist deep snow while his team ran to what little cover they could fine, John Chapman mad a dash for the first bunker he was under point blank AK47 fire before climbing into the bunker and killing one of the two men in hand to hand combat and then killing the other with his gun. During this he suffered more then one gun shot to the chest and stab wounds causing chapman to fall incapacitated. believing chapman was dead his squad leader called AC-130 fire directly on and around the first bunker which chapman was in, for 5 minutes chapman was experiencing the assault of the ac130 first hand but once the fire had ended he came to and emerged from the bunker taking point on a near by boulder still fighting back as the rescuse chopper for him was shot down by RPGs like the chopper he arrived on as the men came out multiple where fatally shot but Chapman distracted the enemy long enough for the crew to get to safety. Chapman had been fighting for over 12 hours at this point his ammo was running low and he had more then 17 gunshot and shrapnel wounds. To quote the video of this action that was shown "Chapman's body was already in the process of dying" he managed to hold off for a little while longer after the men made it to safety before being shot directly in the heart killing him instantly.
This was not only one of few times someone was award 2 medals of honor (he got his first one from storming the bunker the second was for giving his life to protect his fellow soilders) but he was also the first airmen to receive a medal of honor In i believe it 13 years. But it doesnt end there it was also the first Time the actions that get someone those medals where recorded.
Actually it was 2002, the battle of Takur Ghar. He fought alone for about 40 to 50 mins, not 12 hours. He had 16 wounds, as stated in video not 17. He was awarded only 1 Medal. His different actions were eligible for 2 Medals but since its in the same battle, it will be counted as 1. The government or Congress made some changes to awarding the MOH. If its the same action or different actions in the same battle, only 1 Medal of Honor will be awarded. So in this case, Chapman's 2 different actions, that were eligible for 2 MOH recommendations, were in the same battle, so only 1 will be awarded. Not sure whether it's 13 years since an Airman was awarded the Medal of Honor, but definitely since the Vietnam war.
These stories need more attention and those heros need to never be forgotten
Agreed
I recently found out I had relatives that fought at the battle of little big horn under general Custer. One even won the medal of honor. Benjamin Criswell was his name. I had no idea. Not many are given out so when a soldier gets this award its saying ALOT! We're so lucky to have soldiers like this guy on our side. Thanks to ALL who have fought for our country.
I love your videos. Keep up the great work. History simplified, entertaining, what really happened. Cool.
Title should just read: Medal of Honor Recipient Stories. Every service member who has earned the MOH is badass and deserves the utmost respect and honor.
What about Audie Murphy? Mans is the most decorated ww2 soldier and took down 6 tanks and 50 men with a single machine gun, not to mention getting injured multiple times! And that’s only a part of what he did!
Roy’s medal of honour story is told in much more detail by simple history in case anyone’s interested
Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II who was, shortly after the war, the most popular man in America. Look up his MOH story as it makes all these seem small.
Tears are welling up in my eyes. The bravery is unbelievable and makes me so proud to be American. Thank you to all who have served and thank you to all who continue to serve. 🇺🇸
@Zack Smith good for you bud. You sound like a pretty miserable person. Maybe try to get a better job or get some exercise- it’ll help with that nasty, negative mindset you have 👍🏻
Roy should be top 5 if anything because his story is unreal.
Benevitez is a True HERO!
🇺🇸🤠
Black soldiers always have fought on many fronts
Thomas Custer: "Your flags will make a fine addition to my collection"
MSgt Benavidez spat on the Doctor trying to zip up his body bag because he was wounded so much that he didn't have the strength to even whisper or whimper and that was the only thing he could do to let them know he was still alive. He did not spit on his fellow soldiers for no reason.
I love that your helping keep their storys alive.
A lot of people don’t know but these awards usually take a very long time to get approved, mostly because they go through strict vetting and background check everything involving the event. It took my friend (David Bellavia) about 14 years for his to get approved and his actions were even partially caught on film, and it still took that long. It’s usually a very long process.
Yes it takes a long time. They do strict background checks, investigations, interview witnesses, survey the site etc, plus the recommendation process from the unit commander, to the higher command, to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and all the way up to the President. The manufacturing of the Medal takes time too. It can be faster if there is evidence like recording of it similar to Chapman. But during Chapman's time, the video was not so advanced yet until at least a decade plus later, only the technology was advanced enough to identify that Chapman's actions deserve the MOH. That's when the Air Force Secretary pushed for a MOH.
I know these guys are far less known but I'm still surprised you didn't include Audie Murphy
Murphy!? Good Example.
American heros one and all. Making America proud. I've heard that the heros didn't return home. Makes be proud to have served and to see such heros.
I should've gotten a medal of honor for all my hard work to keep my fellow Americans safe. Vampire and Zombie extermination, ending slavery, and many more.
Did you end segregation?
I feel for ya abe.
You got the wrestling hall of fame tho
You paid someone else to enter the army for you though
You only worried about slavery when you realized you could benefit from it.
“Just one moeeee ....” - Andrew Garfield
-Desmond doss. You don't attribute a quote to the person who acted a character.
Corporal Desmond Doss, the 1st conscentious objector to receive the Medal of Honor.
“We don’t need to tell you how bad...”
*Proceeds to tell us regardless*
Col. Robert Howard was the man who I was in awe of
And Clint Eastwood should have played him in a movie.
Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Collin T. Thomas was a hero as well. He gave his own life to save and protect his teams lives by flanking the enemy in battle in Afghanistan.
You forgot to mention “Wild Bill Donavan “ from the Fighting 69 th, etc, etc.
Infographics, You missed Kyle Carpenter, he deserves to be mentioned.
I love your videos!!!! Everything that has been last at War and our war heros can be honored 🎖! R.I.P and thank you, for your service fellow Americans! May we get through hard times together! ❤️
Roy Benevidez Should've been number 1. That man was a different breed of Hero.
They should have done chesty puller he was a marine on iwo jima and was the most decorated Marine in american military history including the medal of honor
Slight correction: Lt. Gen. Puller is the most decorated Marine, but he did not win the Medal of Honor. Still a badass, though.
Man from my town, Dedham Mass, John Barnes did the same as the #6. Jumped on a Grenade in Nam'. We have our main field where we have every event at named Memorial Field and we have a nice memorial for him. A hero beyond words.
I listen to these videos while i play video games. Really sets the mood ngl.
You should've mentioned John A. Chapman.
Exactly that is one of the most important medals that was given to a man that definitely deserved it
Chapman deserves so a mention and much much more.
I was sad I didn't see him here
yeah I was looking to see if anyone mentioned him he was one helluva soldier
I've been waiting for a video like this for a long time. It is so fun for me to read medal of honor stories.
All hail Britannia!
@@WeabooScourgeKiller haha it's rare that people realize it's that flag
honestly from the new zealand army back in ww1 my dad told me about his grandad he was fierce and instead of bringing a gun he brang a taiaha a maori weapon and killed 60+ people with it and injured lots by himself while the rest were fighting he deserved the metal of honor tbh one of his friends were there and told my dad about him but he died with no trace and yet to be found
Surprised he didn’t get the Victoria Cross since it’s your guys version of our MoH
Yeah. Medal of Honor is reserved for American military personnel, but he definitely deserves a Victoria Cross.
Thank you for this very informative video! 👍🏻
Bryant Womach, a hero, a legend, and a man who did get a movie made about him, the only man to fight a war never lifting a firearm, the only soldier who was a passifist, a man who passed in the line of duty never having killed an enemy soldier, but having saved thousands of his own. God bless you Womach
loved this piece, but have to mention Audie Murphy as one of my favorites! If you don't know any of his story check into it, it's a good read! Also like to mention how it brings tears to my eyes to read about those who received the MOH posthumously after 50-60-70 years afterwards simply because they were not the right color, never even truly considered for it just because they were not white, simply rejected, sad!!!!
No Audi murphy? He's EASILY the most badass man to walk this earth
I agree most decorated in WW2
How did Audey Murphy not make this list? Dude should have been at the top.
Roy was unbelievable' he was like the terminator; he never stopped
Such great stories of patriotism/ heroism. How did we go from that to people disrespecting our country and flag and what these types of people gave their lives up for!
a man calls his dog from the opposite side of the river. The dog crosses the river without getting wet, and without using a bridge or boat. How?
The river was frozen.
Why?
Who?
@@tres8003 What?
When he said that he spat on the guy 😄😄😄😄😲👏😁
Warriors all I salute them. Now these were bold men.
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Love it, I was a Platoon 2IC for H coy 2RCR, proudly served 12 years. 🤘🤘
Thank you for your service and God bless you
I don't get emotional to a lot of things but hearing about these always brings me to tears
Thank you to all who serve the US and all its allies very thankful for everyone keeping us safe
Why is it that every time you talking about marines fighting Japanese they are holding soviet weapons and the Japanese are using Mp40s? Literally makes no sense.
Why did they give the US troops XM8s for the Afghanistan situations? 😆
You missed the Bren gun.
Really No William Pitts and John Chapman The two greatest Air Force men to receive their Medal of Honor . They need their own video for their heroic
Agreed! MSgt Chapman was a modern hero... he’s all i aspire to be as an Airman
simple history just uploaded the first medal of honor that caught on drone.
Champman spent his final moments and hours saving SEALs and was left for dead on the mountain to continue fighting
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Should add the story of Benjamin Lewis Soloman. A dentist who fought off Japanese attack to save the wounded. It was something!
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How is he one of the last to win the award, that’s not a accurate statement.
As in recently
It won’t be for too long, thankfully a lot of guys from Vietnam are finally getting the respect they deserved and quite a bit of war on terror vets are being evaluated to see if their Distinguished Service, Navy, or Air Force Cross can be upgraded to the MoH, I also heard rumblings online so take it with a pinch of salt that besides having Michael Murphy as a MoH winner from Operation Red Wings there was talk of upgrading Danny Dietz, Mathew Axelson and Marcus Luttrell’s Navy Crosses to MoHs
Here’s one Ben L. Salomon, during WW2 he served as a frontline surgeon. During the battle for Saipan he was doing his job when the Japanese launched a sudden attack on the American lines. Very quickly Salomon’s aid station came under attack as the Japanese broke through, realizing that his patients would end up massacred he ordered the station evacuated and manned a heavy machine gun alone. He killed 98 Japanese soldiers before succumbing to numerous wounds. We was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2002
Thank you for including the first black Medal of Honor, you got my subscribe right there
Slapping someone with your fist is usually called a punch
5:49 SVD vs MP 40 ? the Germans don't stand a chance!
They also gave the Americans XM8s 😆
Nothing but respect.
hawkins: gets shot
others: go back to the boat
hawkins: tis but a scratch