Military Law
Nov. 10, 2022
On Veterans Day, give a thought to California recipient John Baca
"His gallant action and total disregard for his personal well-being directly saved 8 men from certain serious injury or death. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by SPC4 Baca, at the risk of his life, are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
4th Appellate District, Division 3
Eileen C. Moore
Associate Justice
California Courts of Appeal
Of the 40,000,000 men and women who have served in the United States military, fewer than 3,500 have received the Medal of Honor. General George Patton was heard to say: "I'd give my immortal soul for that Medal." A veteran of World War I, President Harry Truman said: "I would much rather have that Medal around my neck than to be President of the United States."
The Medal of Honor is, in fact, the only military medal worn around the neck. A...
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