These Stories of Valor are part of an ongoing oral history program of the Honor Project to ensure the experiences of our combat wounded and those who gave their all in the service of America are remembered for generations to come.
Michael Webster enlisted in the Army in January 2003 and served for three-plus years. Along with his Purple Heart, SP4 Webster was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and more.
Read MoreMatthew King enlisted in the Army in February 2004 and served for the next three years. Along with his Purple Heart, SP4 King was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including the Army Commendation Medal with “V’ device, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and more.
Read MoreDaniel Carmona was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967, and served until 1969 with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. On November 1, 1968, SP4 Carmona's company was on an early morning mission. Carmona's platoon was moving along a trail, with Carmona third in line, when they encountered a booby trap.
Read MoreGlenn Boche was drafted into the U.S. Army in April 1969 and served with the 22nd Infantry Regiment, the 25th Infantry Division, while in Vietnam.
Read MoreJames Ives was drafted into the Army in November 1967 and served for the next two years as a member of the173rd Airborne Brigade, including a tour in Vietnam.
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