1917-1918
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“Engaged in aerial combat, while on patrol. In aiding the escape of a comrade, was self shot down when outnumbered by enemies. Fell 15,000 feet, plane crashing through tree. Taken captive by Germans.
Morris Albert Martin, U.S. Army
General Donovan is the only American to receive the Nation’s four highest awards.
He boasted that he had been born to be hanged rather than die in battle (Signal Corps/National Archives)
World War I
Hillie John Franz, U.S. Army
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Paul Frank Baer, 1st Lt., WWI ACE
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Major General Wild Bill Donovan
Awarded the Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal
National Security Medal and Silver Star
The Purple Heart
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Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell, U.S. Army
Frank Woodruff Buckles, U.S. Army
World War I Victory Medal
Occupation of Germany Medal
French Legion of Honor
John Joseph Brennan, U.S. Army
The best of the Red White and Blue