Medal of Honor
noun phrase
: a U.S. military decoration awarded in the name of the Congress for conspicuous intrepidity at the risk of life in action with an enemy
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Alone at Dawn is based on the 2019 book of the same name and is inspired by the true story of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and the intelligence officer who, years later, fought to secure him a Medal of Honor.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
This book contains the same practical strategy Williams used to help Arlington retain the Texas Rangers, recruit the National Medal of Honor Museum, build a thriving entertainment district, and pioneer innovative public transportation solutions.
—Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jason Dunham, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save fellow Marines in Iraq.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Alone at Dawn is based on the 2019 book of the same name and is inspired by the true story of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and the intelligence officer who, years later, fought to secure him a Medal of Honor.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
This book contains the same practical strategy Williams used to help Arlington retain the Texas Rangers, recruit the National Medal of Honor Museum, build a thriving entertainment district, and pioneer innovative public transportation solutions.
—Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jason Dunham, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save fellow Marines in Iraq.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Medal of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medal%20of%20Honor. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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