Duty & Valor - Military Stories of Courage and Sacrifice - US Army Lt. Col. Matt Urban, The Ghost - WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

US Army Lt. Col. Matt Urban, The Ghost - WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

11/11/22 • 10 min

Duty & Valor - Military Stories of Courage and Sacrifice

US Army Lt. Col. Matt Urban "The Ghost" was among the most decorated American WWII soldiers. His actions were instrumental in aiding the success of his unit, the 2nd Battalion of the 60th Infantry Regiment, as they fought in North Africa and then through Northern Europe on their advance towards Berlin. Though injured, he fought on and was an inspiring leader to his men. He was a US military hero who was awarded the US Medal of Honor, and I am honored to tell you his true story.
You can find his book here:
The Matt Urban Story

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Urban#Later_years

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3056650/medal-of-honor-monday-army-lt-col-matt-urban/

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients/World-War-II-MoH-recipients/Matt-Urban

https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/matt-urban-is-the-most-decorated-infantry-officer-youve-never-heard-of/

https://www.normandyamericanheroes.com/blog/the-ghost-of-normandy

https://ww2gravestone.com/people/urban-matt-louis/

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/murban.htm

https://biography.yourdictionary.com/matt-urban

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Please visit our website to learn more about other American Heroes.
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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Urban#Later_years

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3056650/medal-of-honor-monday-army-lt-col-matt-urban/

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients/World-War-II-MoH-recipients/Matt-Urban

https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/matt-urban-is-the-most-decorated-infantry-officer-youve-never-heard-of/

https://www.normandyamericanheroes.com/blog/the-ghost-of-normandy

https://ww2gravestone.com/people/urban-matt-louis/

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/murban.htm

https://biography.yourdictionary.com/matt-urban

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If you like history, especially US military history, then I think you will love Duty & Valor. Our mission is to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military veterans by sharing their seldom heard heroic stories. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by our veterans. Whether you're a military veteran, active-duty service member, or just someone who wants to learn more about the sacrifices made by our military heroes, Duty & Valor Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Please join us each week as we honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military heroes.
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Bong#Legacy

https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-bong

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/richard-bong-medal-of-honor

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/p-80-shooting-star-richard-bong.html?chrome=1

http://ss.sites.mtu.edu/mhugl/2015/10/11/richard-bong-ace-of-aces/

https://pacificwrecks.com/people/veterans/bong/

https://www.bongcenter.org/richard-i-bong

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/richard-i-bong

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Duty & Valor - Military Stories of Courage and Sacrifice - US Army Lt. Col. Matt Urban, The Ghost - WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

Transcript

Hi everyone, In this premiere episode of Duty & Valor, I’m going to tell you the story of a man who selflessly served our nation in the midst of the most horrific fighting during WWII. A man whose battlefield actions would be considered fiction if it weren’t real. A man who, if you called him a hero, it would be an understatement. A man who would earn the Medal of Honor, two Silver Stars, Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars with valor, and seven Purple Hearts among many awards.