President Joe Biden is set to recognize acts of selflessness and bravery in times of war by awarding the Medal of Honor to several individuals, both posthumously and to a living recipient. Among those being honored is Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig, who sacrificed his life during the Korean War Battle of Chipyong-ni to save his fellow soldiers. Pvt. Orig provided first aid, manned a machine gun post, and ultimately perished defending his comrades.
Other Medal of Honor recipients include Pfc. Wataru Nakamura, Army Cpl. Fred B. McGee, Pfc. Charles R. Johnson, 1st Lt. Richard E. Cavazos, Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr., and Pfc. Kenneth J. David. Each of these individuals displayed exceptional courage and valor in the face of enemy forces, with some making the ultimate sacrifice.
In addition to the Medal of Honor recipients, President Biden will also present the Medal of Valor to eight first responders who risked their lives to save others. These brave individuals include law enforcement officials who responded to a tragic shooting incident at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as Sgt. Tu Tran of the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department and Lt. John Vanderstar and firefighter Brendan Gaffney from the New York City Fire Department.
These acts of heroism and selflessness serve as a reminder of the courage and dedication exhibited by individuals in the face of adversity. President Biden's recognition of these Medal of Honor recipients and first responders highlights the importance of honoring those who go above and beyond to protect and save others.
