50 of the Most Decorated War Heroes in American History (24/7 Wall St; 24/7 Tempo) - Page 2

"There is no greater service to the nation than giving one's life for one's country. President Abraham Lincoln movingly referred to sacrifice of Union soldiers in his Gettysburg Address in 1863 as the "last full measure of devotion." The United States honors military heroes on holidays including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day at events across the country, which have particular resonance in America's military cities. Some Americans, though, pause their celebration to remember a loved one who passed in the service of the nation or is presently on duty protecting our freedom and liberty at one of America's largest military bases around the world. 24/7 Tempo pays tribute to some of the most decorated war heroes in our nation's history. We created our list from information obtained from sources such as the Department of Defense." - 247wallst.com