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Medal of Honor Podcast

Medal of Honor Podcast

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Ken Harbaugh tells the stories of service members who have distinguished themselves through an act of valor. These stories from the Civil War to present day include recipients who were originally overlooked for the medal as well as those who were celebrated at the time.This podcast is made in partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Medal of Honor Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Medal of Honor Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Medal of Honor Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Medal of Honor Podcast - MSgt Roy Benavidez

MSgt Roy Benavidez

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03/06/23 • 4 min

Master Sergeant Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez spent his adolescence working a series of odd jobs in Cuero, TX before enlisting in the National Guard in 1952. He would later join the Army and earn his Green beret before being deployed to Vietnam. It was here that he earned the Medal of Honor for risking his own life to rescue wounded soldiers and recover the body of a fallen soldier and the classified information he was carrying.

You can find Benavidez’s autobiographical books about his experiences here:

Medal of Honor

The Three Wars of Roy Benavidez

Medal of Honor: One Man’s Journey From Poverty and Prejudice

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Medal of Honor Podcast - SSgt. William Bordelon: Bunker Buster
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04/03/23 • 4 min

One of four Marines on his tractor to make it to the beach alive, SSgt. Bordelon leveled four enemy machine gun bunkers using improvised explosives and saved wounded Marines. Severely wounded himself, Bordelon covered Marines as they landed before being killed by machine gun fire. Bordelon’s actions helped secure the beachhead and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - MA2 Michael Monsoor

MA2 Michael Monsoor

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02/06/23 • 3 min

Michael Monsoor was born in Long Beach, CA, and followed in his father’s footsteps to serve in the military. As a SEAL during the Global War on Terror, Monsoor was frequently deployed to the Middle East. While in Iraq in 2006, Monsoor sacrificed his own life to save his fellow SEALs, an act for which he received the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - LT Capodanno: The Grunt Padre in Vietnam
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02/20/23 • 3 min

LT Capodanno spent 10 years as a priest before becoming a Navy Chaplain and deploying to Vietnam. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for saving Marines and sailors without regard for his own safety.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - 2ndLt O’Brien: First Battle of the Hook
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02/27/23 • 4 min

2ndLt O’Brien fought in the Korean War’s First Battle of the Hook. After the PVA seized a key hill near the 38th Parallel, O’Brien led an attack through mortar and artillery fire to win it back. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, during a ceremony at the White House in 1953.

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Ernest Janson went AWOL from the Army and joined the Marines under a false name: Charles Hoffman. Eight years later, at the legendary Battle of Belleau Wood, Hoffman’s actions awarded him the Medal of Honor when he single handedly charged a German machine gun squad from attacking his Marines.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - The Myth of the Arizona Balloon Buster: 1st Lt. Frank Luke
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02/19/24 • 10 min

1st Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr. served in the Army in World War I as a pilot. He quickly gained a reputation as being arrogant and overconfident, but he had the skills to back it up. He scored 18 aerial victories in under three weeks, mostly on unsanctioned missions. His friendship to his group commander allowed him to fly as he pleased, consequence free.

On September 29th, 1918, after almost being grounded by his squad commander, Luke left on another solo flight, destroying three German observation balloons. What happened after became subject exaggeration and speculation for decades to come. Originally, it was thought that Luke fought 10 German planes, destroying two of them before being shot down himself, and then died in a gunfight on the ground with German soldiers. For this he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Decades later in 2008, thanks to archeological digs, interviews with descendants of witnesses, reviewing unpublished material, and analyzing evidence, the truth was finally revealed. After destroying three German observation balloons, Luke had circled back to head home, but was down by a German machine gun. He crash landed and attempted to escape on foot, but succumbed to his injuries.

Luke was reburied at the Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Italian War Cross, in addition to being the first airman ever awarded the Medal of Honor. He’s been commemorated with a statue that stands at the Arizona State Capitol, and by Luke Air Force Base, which was named after him. To this day, Luke’s Medal of Honor citation has never been updated to reflect the full picture.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - Cpl Harold Roberts: Only One of Us Can Make It
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08/07/23 • 3 min

When Corporal Roberts’ tank sank into 10 feet of water, his first instinct was to save his gunner, knowing only one of them could escape. Because of his self sacrifice, Roberts was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - SERG Sabo Jr.: Ambush on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
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02/13/23 • 3 min

After immigrating from Austria, Specialist Sabo served his new home by joining the US Army and deploying to Vietnam and Cambodia in 1970. On a mission to interdict enemy supply lines, Sabo fought off an ambush, saved a wounded soldier, and sacrificed his life to destroy an enemy bunker. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor 42 years later.

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Medal of Honor Podcast - Colonel Harvey C. Barnum: Taking Command in Vietnam
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05/01/23 • 4 min

With his company commander killed in an ambush, and Marines isolated from the rest of the battalion, Colonel Barnum took over the company and defeated the enemy. Barnum used attack helicopters on enemy positions and evacuated his dead and wounded.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Medal of Honor Podcast have?

Medal of Honor Podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

What topics does Medal of Honor Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Medal of Honor Podcast?

The episode title 'SgtMaj Charles Hoffman (Ernest Janson): Battle of Belleau Wood' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Medal of Honor Podcast?

The average episode length on Medal of Honor Podcast is 5 minutes.

How often are episodes of Medal of Honor Podcast released?

Episodes of Medal of Honor Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Medal of Honor Podcast?

The first episode of Medal of Honor Podcast was released on Jun 5, 2020.

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