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March 3: Medal of Honor Actions

7 Medal of Honors earned on March 3 between 1945 and 1969.

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March 3, 1945

World War II · Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands · 5 recipients

Charles Joseph Berry Corporal · Marine Corps World War II · 1945 ✦

William Robert Caddy Private First Class · Marine Corps World War II · 1945 ✦

William George Harrell Sergeant · Marine Corps World War II · 1945

George Edward Wahlen Pharmacist's Mate Second Class · Navy World War II · 1945 JW Jack Williams Pharmacist's Mate Third Class · Navy World War II · 1945 ✦

March 3, 1969

Vietnam War · west of Landing Zone Liz, Republic of Vietnam · 2 recipients

LS Lester Raymond Stone Jr. Sergeant · Army Vietnam War · 1969 ✦

Alfred Mac Wilson Private First Class · Marine Corps Vietnam War · 1969 ✦