Medal of Honor & A&M

Vocabulary flashcards detailing Texas A&M Medal of Honor recipients and their actions as documented in the study guide.

George Dennis Keathley '37

While mortally wounded, gave aid, distributed ammunition, and led his men until the enemy withdrew.

Horace Silas Carswell Jr. '38

Stayed aboard his crippled bomber to save two crewmen who could not safely bail out, dying in the crash.

Eli Lamar Whiteley '41

Though badly wounded, cleared enemy positions and kept leading his platoon until the mission was complete.

Turney White Leonard '42

Though severely wounded, led his men and directed fire that destroyed enemy tanks, then returned to battle and was killed.

William George Harrell '43

Defended his position on Iwo Jima despite losing both hands and kept fighting until the attack was stopped.

Lloyd Herbert Hughes Jr. '43

Flew his damaged, fuel-leaking B-24 through fire to complete the bombing run before his plane crashed.

Thomas Weldon Fowler '43

Cleared a minefield by hand, led troops through it, and treated wounded soldiers while under enemy fire.

Clarence Eugene Sasser '73

Treated wounded soldiers under heavy fire in Vietnam and kept crawling to help others even after being wounded.

Matthew O. Williams '25

Fought through heavy fire to reach a trapped team, treated the wounded, and carried soldiers down a mountain to safety.