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February 28: Medal of Honor Actions

3 Medal of Honors earned on February 28 between 1945 and 1967.

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February 28, 1945

World War II · Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands · 1 recipient

John Harlan Willis Pharmacist's Mate First Class · Navy World War II · 1945 ✦

February 28, 1967

Vietnam War · northwest of Cam Lo, Republic of Vietnam · 2 recipients

James Anderson Jr. Private First Class · Marine Corps Vietnam War · 1967 ✦

Matthew Leonard Sergeant First Class · Army Vietnam War · 1967 ✦