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January 9: Medal of Honor Actions

4 Medal of Honors earned on January 9 between 1876 and 1970.

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January 9, 1876

Interim 1871–1899 · Lisbon, Portugal · 2 recipients

JH John Handran Seaman · Navy Interim 1871–1899 · 1876 EM Edward Maddin Ordinary Seaman · Navy Interim 1871–1899 · 1876

January 9, 1945

World War II · Hatten, France · 1 recipient

VB Vito R. Bertoldo Master Sergeant · Army World War II · 1945

January 9, 1970

Vietnam War · Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam · 1 recipient

DP Danny John Petersen Specialist Fourth Class · Army Vietnam War · 1970 ✦