Arrmy Pfc. Charles Barger was presented with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on Oct. 31, 1918. (Wikimedia Commons) ...

Mr. Coolidge’s death leaves Hershel W. Williams, 97, as the oldest surviving recipient of the medal. Mr. Williams received it for his exploits fighting with the Marines on Iwo Jima in World War II.

In October 1918, deep in the Argonne Forest of France, Major Charles Whittlesey led over 600 men, men-immigrants and working-class soldiers from the 77th Division, into history.

World War I Gold Star Mothers Pilgrimage Medal issued to Mrs. Margaret A. Neal African American Museum. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for more information. Click to view ...